Over half of Japanese oppose accepting more foreign workers — survey

Indonesia, Dutch sign deal to repatriate two convicts, one on death row

Indonesia, Dutch sign deal to repatriate two convicts, one on death row
Imran Khan healthy but cut off in jail, sister says as family seeks access

Imran Khan healthy but cut off in jail, sister says as family seeks access
Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn
Reuters story on Tajikistan discussing Russian help to guard its Afghan border is withdrawn
No consensus yet on Ukraine's NATO membership, Rutte says

No consensus yet on Ukraine's NATO membership, Rutte says
Explainer-What might a Ukraine peace deal look like?

Explainer-What might a Ukraine peace deal look like?
Hamas hands over one of two last hostage bodies in Gaza, Red Cross says

Hamas hands over one of two last hostage bodies in Gaza, Red Cross says
Germany's foreign minister to visit China next week, as EU prepares to toughen up on trade

Germany's foreign minister to visit China next week, as EU prepares to toughen up on trade
Zelenskiy says Geneva document 'refined' after US peace talks

Zelenskiy says Geneva document 'refined' after US peace talks
EU vets assess Barcelona swine fever outbreak as cases rise to nine

EU vets assess Barcelona swine fever outbreak as cases rise to nine
Danish facilities group ISS falls on link to towers in deadly Hong Kong fire

Danish facilities group ISS falls on link to towers in deadly Hong Kong fire
Russia's Dmitriev to meet US envoy Witkoff in Moscow, sources say

Russia's Dmitriev to meet US envoy Witkoff in Moscow, sources say
'Mischievous hands': Indonesians blame deforestation for devastating floods

'Mischievous hands': Indonesians blame deforestation for devastating floods
Malaysia tightens nuclear controls under amended law

Malaysia tightens nuclear controls under amended law
Death toll from Indonesia floods and landslides passes 700

Death toll from Indonesia floods and landslides passes 700
Sri Lanka grapples with trauma, loss after deadly cyclone that killed hundreds

Sri Lanka grapples with trauma, loss after deadly cyclone that killed hundreds
Is India faking clean air? Doubts cast on New Delhi’s pollution data

Is India faking clean air? Doubts cast on New Delhi’s pollution data
Why a Japan missile sale to the Philippines is raising eyebrows in China

Why a Japan missile sale to the Philippines is raising eyebrows in China
Afghan Taliban vow border cooperation after Tajikistan says attacks killed five Chinese

Afghan Taliban vow border cooperation after Tajikistan says attacks killed five Chinese
China's military reaching further, more frequently into Pacific, says Australia

China's military reaching further, more frequently into Pacific, says Australia
A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant

A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant
Russia's Putin seeks to boost energy, defence exports with India visit

Russia's Putin seeks to boost energy, defence exports with India visit
Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace

Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace
Hong Kong orders judge-led inquiry into fire that killed 156

Hong Kong orders judge-led inquiry into fire that killed 156
No room for compromise on Taiwan's security, president tells reservists

No room for compromise on Taiwan's security, president tells reservists
China, Japan give conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku Islands

China, Japan give conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku Islands
Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance

Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance
Australian teen challenging social media ban says internet will be less safe

Australian teen challenging social media ban says internet will be less safe
UK's Starmer says China poses security threats, but urges deeper business ties

UK's Starmer says China poses security threats, but urges deeper business ties
Cuba says 33 have died of mosquito-borne illnesses as epidemic rages

Cuba says 33 have died of mosquito-borne illnesses as epidemic rages
Guardsman who survived Washington shooting gives thumbs up, still in serious condition

Guardsman who survived Washington shooting gives thumbs up, still in serious condition
Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says

Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says
Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Black Sea commercial ships unacceptable

Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Black Sea commercial ships unacceptable
Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to return to Earth uncrewed for inspection

Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to return to Earth uncrewed for inspection
Four people killed, 40 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Dnipro, Kyiv says

Four people killed, 40 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Dnipro, Kyiv says
Malaysia police to review procedures after arrests over same-sex activities lead to no charges
Malaysia police to review procedures after arrests over same-sex activities lead to no charges
Indonesia Roundup: Deadly floods, economic outlook dims, schools revamp

Indonesia Roundup: Deadly floods, economic outlook dims, schools revamp
Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory

Russia says NATO remarks on pre-emptive strike are irresponsible and escalatory
Jaipur's giant air filters tackling India's pollution: Are they just a ‘PR gimmick’?

Jaipur's giant air filters tackling India's pollution: Are they just a ‘PR gimmick’?
Philippines celebrates 'heroic' helper who survived Hong Kong fire
Philippines celebrates 'heroic' helper who survived Hong Kong fire
Thailand floods hit PM Anutin's popularity ahead of snap polls

Thailand floods hit PM Anutin's popularity ahead of snap polls
Spain to resume pork exports to China from regions unaffected by swine fever outbreak

Spain to resume pork exports to China from regions unaffected by swine fever outbreak
South Koreans arrested in Iran on smuggling charges, Seoul says
South Koreans arrested in Iran on smuggling charges, Seoul says
'Attackers will suffer great losses' - Iran army chief warns

'Attackers will suffer great losses' - Iran army chief warns
Pope Leo XIV defends traditional gender roles amid cultural shifts in Peru

Pope Leo XIV defends traditional gender roles amid cultural shifts in Peru
Mexico's Sheinbaum says Xi meeting will not affect US trade talks

Mexico's Sheinbaum says Xi meeting will not affect US trade talks
Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31

Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31
Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal

Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal
Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue

Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue
Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan

Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan
China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal

China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well

Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy