South Korea, China, Japan to hold first summit in four years on May 26-27

Chechen leader meets Russia's Putin, offers more troops for Ukraine

Chechen leader meets Russia's Putin, offers more troops for Ukraine
Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs system to defend against Russia's guided bombs

Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs system to defend against Russia's guided bombs
Poland buys US radar systems to monitor its north-eastern borders

Poland buys US radar systems to monitor its north-eastern borders
US has ongoing conversation with Israel over weapons use, Blinken says

US has ongoing conversation with Israel over weapons use, Blinken says
Russian drone hits police car on Kharkiv evacuation trip, Ukraine says
Russian drone hits police car on Kharkiv evacuation trip, Ukraine says
German defence minister not ready to compromise on 2025 budget demand

German defence minister not ready to compromise on 2025 budget demand
Russia strikes cafe in Kharkiv, ten wounded

Russia strikes cafe in Kharkiv, ten wounded
Ukraine equips naval drones with rocket launchers, Kyiv source says
Ukraine equips naval drones with rocket launchers, Kyiv source says
Kremlin says the West needs to engage in talks to defuse rising nuclear tensions

Kremlin says the West needs to engage in talks to defuse rising nuclear tensions
Death of Iran's president has delayed talks with IAEA, Grossi says

Death of Iran's president has delayed talks with IAEA, Grossi says
Kremlin says EU plan to take revenue from frozen Russian assets is still theft

Kremlin says EU plan to take revenue from frozen Russian assets is still theft
Philippine vice admiral accuses Chinese embassy of secretly recording phone call on South China Sea

Philippine vice admiral accuses Chinese embassy of secretly recording phone call on South China Sea
Russian attack in Ukraine's Sumy cut power to more than 500,000, energy ministry says
Russian attack in Ukraine's Sumy cut power to more than 500,000, energy ministry says
Iran's Armed Forces downplay role of Turkish drone in finding President's crash site

Iran's Armed Forces downplay role of Turkish drone in finding President's crash site
After Israel defense, US sees chance to entice Gulf allies on missile shield

After Israel defense, US sees chance to entice Gulf allies on missile shield
Exclusive-New Zealand proposes 6.6% smaller defence budget amid personnel and equipment woes

Exclusive-New Zealand proposes 6.6% smaller defence budget amid personnel and equipment woes
Ukrainian gunners finally get shells to stop Russians near Kharkiv

Ukrainian gunners finally get shells to stop Russians near Kharkiv
Russia says after Raisi crash that U.S. undermined aviation safety with sanctions

Russia says after Raisi crash that U.S. undermined aviation safety with sanctions
Kremlin says Zelenskiy seeks more Western help because his army is in deep trouble

Kremlin says Zelenskiy seeks more Western help because his army is in deep trouble
Elderly Russian scientist jailed for 14 years for treason

Elderly Russian scientist jailed for 14 years for treason
Russia says U.S. subcritical experiment does not violate nuclear test ban treaty
Russia says U.S. subcritical experiment does not violate nuclear test ban treaty
Ukraine says it downs 28 out of 29 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine says it downs 28 out of 29 drones launched by Russia overnight
China's embassy in Japan says it opposes Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan

China's embassy in Japan says it opposes Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan
China rebukes South Korea, Japan lawmakers visiting Taiwan

China rebukes South Korea, Japan lawmakers visiting Taiwan
More than 569 tons of aid delivered across floating pier into Gaza, says US CENTCOM

More than 569 tons of aid delivered across floating pier into Gaza, says US CENTCOM
Biden: What's happening in Gaza is not genocide

Biden: What's happening in Gaza is not genocide
Head of Russia-annexed Luhansk says Ukrainian shelling damages fuel depot

Head of Russia-annexed Luhansk says Ukrainian shelling damages fuel depot
US has no plan to send military trainers into Ukraine, top general says

US has no plan to send military trainers into Ukraine, top general says
Putin appoints another economist as deputy Russian defence minister

Putin appoints another economist as deputy Russian defence minister
ICC prosecutor's move against Netanyahu and Gallant is 'scandalous', Israeli minister says

ICC prosecutor's move against Netanyahu and Gallant is 'scandalous', Israeli minister says
South Korea bans viral North Korea propaganda video praising Kim

South Korea bans viral North Korea propaganda video praising Kim
Russia's Slavyansk oil refinery damaged after weekend drone attack, TASS reports
Russia's Slavyansk oil refinery damaged after weekend drone attack, TASS reports
Factbox-Key facts on Taiwan-China relations as new Taiwan president takes office

Factbox-Key facts on Taiwan-China relations as new Taiwan president takes office
Ukrainian military says it downed all 29 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukrainian military says it downed all 29 drones launched by Russia overnight
Philippines urges China to allow scrutiny of disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines urges China to allow scrutiny of disputed South China Sea shoal
New Taiwanese president calls on China to stop its threats

New Taiwanese president calls on China to stop its threats
Forty-seven dead in heavy rain, floods in northern Afghanistan, official says

Forty-seven dead in heavy rain, floods in northern Afghanistan, official says
Britain's Shapps says stronger China-Russia ties threaten democracy

Britain's Shapps says stronger China-Russia ties threaten democracy
South Sudan Roundup: Peace pact with rebels, forex trade, floods

South Sudan Roundup: Peace pact with rebels, forex trade, floods
Ukraine destroys all 37 drones launched by Russia overnight, air force says
Ukraine destroys all 37 drones launched by Russia overnight, air force says
Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition

Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition
Poland to spend around $2.5 billion on securing eastern border, says PM

Poland to spend around $2.5 billion on securing eastern border, says PM
Austria to unblock funds for UN Palestinian relief organisation

Austria to unblock funds for UN Palestinian relief organisation
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation