Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say

Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say
Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say

Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say
Mongolia's top court blocks bid to oust prime minister, deepening political deadlock

Mongolia's top court blocks bid to oust prime minister, deepening political deadlock
North Korea tested 'cutting-edge' weapons system on Wednesday, KCNA reports

North Korea tested 'cutting-edge' weapons system on Wednesday, KCNA reports
Exclusive-US mulls curbs on exports to China made with US software, sources say

Exclusive-US mulls curbs on exports to China made with US software, sources say
How Japan, South Korea, and U.S. are responding to North Korea’s missile launch: Video

How Japan, South Korea, and U.S. are responding to North Korea’s missile launch: Video
Pakistan navy seizes narcotics worth $970 million in the Arabian Sea
Pakistan navy seizes narcotics worth $970 million in the Arabian Sea
Iran welcomes conditional release of Iranian student in France

Iran welcomes conditional release of Iranian student in France
Russian strategic bombers patrol Baltic Sea in scheduled flight, RIA reports
Russian strategic bombers patrol Baltic Sea in scheduled flight, RIA reports
REUTERS NEXT-Saudi heritage site to offer investors projects worth $1.6 billion

REUTERS NEXT-Saudi heritage site to offer investors projects worth $1.6 billion
Trump could meet Brazil's Lula in Malaysia, officials say

Trump could meet Brazil's Lula in Malaysia, officials say
EU to list two Chinese oil refineries, one trader in new Russia sanctions

EU to list two Chinese oil refineries, one trader in new Russia sanctions
Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief

Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief
Australia tells AI chatbot companies to detail child protection steps

Australia tells AI chatbot companies to detail child protection steps
Russia says Putin-Trump summit is still under preparation

Russia says Putin-Trump summit is still under preparation
Thai deputy finance minister resigns amid scam allegations

Thai deputy finance minister resigns amid scam allegations
Emaar founder Alabbar not inclined to take on Gaza rebuild work

Emaar founder Alabbar not inclined to take on Gaza rebuild work
Russia launched 28 missiles and 405 drones overnight, Ukraine says

Russia launched 28 missiles and 405 drones overnight, Ukraine says
Approval rating for Japan's new Takaichi cabinet beats predecessors, Kyodo poll shows

Approval rating for Japan's new Takaichi cabinet beats predecessors, Kyodo poll shows
Kremlin says date of Putin-Trump summit is yet to be set

Kremlin says date of Putin-Trump summit is yet to be set
Russia says no EU asset seizure if Russian assets are spared confiscation

Russia says no EU asset seizure if Russian assets are spared confiscation
Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security

Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security
Italy says any new EU measures on Russian assets must be lawful

Italy says any new EU measures on Russian assets must be lawful
Exclusive-Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with promises on pickups and soybeans

Exclusive-Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with promises on pickups and soybeans
UN cybercrime pact to be signed in Hanoi raises hopes, concerns

UN cybercrime pact to be signed in Hanoi raises hopes, concerns
Factbox-Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Factbox-Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath
China to hold celebration for contested Taiwan 'retrocession' anniversary

China to hold celebration for contested Taiwan 'retrocession' anniversary
China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea

China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea
Taiwan wartime tunnel echoes with music as shells swapped for cellos

Taiwan wartime tunnel echoes with music as shells swapped for cellos
South Korea trade envoy seeks removal of China curbs on Hanwha Ocean's US units

South Korea trade envoy seeks removal of China curbs on Hanwha Ocean's US units
Factbox-Personnel changes to watch at key Chinese Communist Party meeting

Factbox-Personnel changes to watch at key Chinese Communist Party meeting
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip
Japan's Takaichi makes history, but women ask: what changes now?

Japan's Takaichi makes history, but women ask: what changes now?
China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund UN human rights work, report says

China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund UN human rights work, report says
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, EMSC says
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, EMSC says
Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams

Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
Exclusive-Russia reiterated previous Ukraine peace terms to US in private communique, sources say

Exclusive-Russia reiterated previous Ukraine peace terms to US in private communique, sources say
Lack of decision on Tomahawks made Russia less keen on diplomacy, Zelenskiy says

Lack of decision on Tomahawks made Russia less keen on diplomacy, Zelenskiy says
Israeli PM Netanyahu to appoint new national security adviser

Israeli PM Netanyahu to appoint new national security adviser
Europe, Ukraine prepare new proposal to end Russia's war, diplomats say

Europe, Ukraine prepare new proposal to end Russia's war, diplomats say
Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite

Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite
UK removes terrorism designation for Syria's HTS

UK removes terrorism designation for Syria's HTS
Ending polio still possible, health officials say, as funding cut by 30%

Ending polio still possible, health officials say, as funding cut by 30%
'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