Philippines lodges 'firm representations' to Chinese embassy over 'escalating' war of words on South China Sea

Philippines lodges 'firm representations' to Chinese embassy over 'escalating' war of words on South China Sea
Philippines lodges 'firm representations' to Chinese embassy over 'escalating' war of words on South China Sea

Philippines lodges 'firm representations' to Chinese embassy over 'escalating' war of words on South China Sea
Death toll from landslide in Indonesia's West Java rises to 17

Death toll from landslide in Indonesia's West Java rises to 17
Taiwan monitoring 'abnormal' China military leadership changes after top general put under investigation

Taiwan monitoring 'abnormal' China military leadership changes after top general put under investigation
South Korea police say detain 55 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia

South Korea police say detain 55 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia
South Korea mourns death of former prime minister who nurtured democracy

South Korea mourns death of former prime minister who nurtured democracy
Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued

Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued
New Zealand resumes victim recovery efforts after fatal landslide

New Zealand resumes victim recovery efforts after fatal landslide
Israel to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing after search for last hostage body ends

Israel to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing after search for last hostage body ends
North Korea's Kim views sculptures for memorial of soldiers who died in Ukraine

North Korea's Kim views sculptures for memorial of soldiers who died in Ukraine
Brazil takes Mexico's diplomatic representation in Peru after spat over ex-PM asylum

Brazil takes Mexico's diplomatic representation in Peru after spat over ex-PM asylum
Rights group leader says 104 political prisoners released in Venezuela

Rights group leader says 104 political prisoners released in Venezuela
Zelenskiy says security guarantees document from US is 100% ready

Zelenskiy says security guarantees document from US is 100% ready
Russian strike on Ukraine's Kyiv leaves 1,330 buildings still without heat, mayor says

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kyiv leaves 1,330 buildings still without heat, mayor says
South Korea withdraws budget minister nominee after range of allegations
South Korea withdraws budget minister nominee after range of allegations
Russia captures another village in northeastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
Russia captures another village in northeastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
Iraq's Shi'ite alliance nominates Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister
Iraq's Shi'ite alliance nominates Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister
Access road to Chile's Escondida, Zaldivar mines remains blocked amid contractor strike, sources say
Uganda opposition leader says wife hospitalised after being choked by soldiers

Uganda opposition leader says wife hospitalised after being choked by soldiers
US has taken oil from seized Venezuelan tankers, Trump tells NY Post

US has taken oil from seized Venezuelan tankers, Trump tells NY Post
US to seek extradition of alleged leader of Ecuadorian drug trafficking gang from Spain, Ecuadorean official says
US to seek extradition of alleged leader of Ecuadorian drug trafficking gang from Spain, Ecuadorean official says
Hungary's opposition taps energy expert to lead foreign policy ahead of vote

Hungary's opposition taps energy expert to lead foreign policy ahead of vote
China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry

China investigating top general over serious violations, says defence ministry
Iran says two Islamic State‑linked men executed for 2023 bus bombing
Iran says two Islamic State‑linked men executed for 2023 bus bombing
Karachi mall inferno came after ignored warnings, delayed response

Karachi mall inferno came after ignored warnings, delayed response
'Free solo' climb of Taiwan's tallest building postponed due to weather

'Free solo' climb of Taiwan's tallest building postponed due to weather
Venezuela's interim president Rodriguez says 626 prisoners released

Venezuela's interim president Rodriguez says 626 prisoners released
Relatives of Argentine prisoners in Venezuela ask Vatican to intervene for release

Relatives of Argentine prisoners in Venezuela ask Vatican to intervene for release
Kosovo detains 109 after vote tampering probe forces recount

Kosovo detains 109 after vote tampering probe forces recount
Ivory Coast president appoints brother as vice prime minister

Ivory Coast president appoints brother as vice prime minister
Turkey says Syria ceasefire should hold during Islamic State prisoner transfers to Iraq

Turkey says Syria ceasefire should hold during Islamic State prisoner transfers to Iraq
French Navy diverts suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to Marseille-Fos port

French Navy diverts suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to Marseille-Fos port
Explainer-How attacks on Ukraine's nuclear power substations could cause a total blackout

Explainer-How attacks on Ukraine's nuclear power substations could cause a total blackout
Russia, Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue

Russia, Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue
Iran: IAEA must clarify stance on June attacks before inspecting bombed sites

Iran: IAEA must clarify stance on June attacks before inspecting bombed sites
Seven miners shot dead in Nigeria's restive Plateau, youth group, official say
Seven miners shot dead in Nigeria's restive Plateau, youth group, official say
China rejects UN experts' concerns for alleged forced labour in Xinjiang

China rejects UN experts' concerns for alleged forced labour in Xinjiang
Orban rebukes Zelenskiy as Hungarian election looms

Orban rebukes Zelenskiy as Hungarian election looms
China's Xi lauds 'shared future' with Vietnam after To Lam's re-election

China's Xi lauds 'shared future' with Vietnam after To Lam's re-election
Uganda detains 2,000 opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed election, army chief says

Uganda detains 2,000 opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed election, army chief says
To Lam pledges more reforms as he wins new term as Vietnam's leader

To Lam pledges more reforms as he wins new term as Vietnam's leader
To Lam wins second term to rule Vietnam through 2030

To Lam wins second term to rule Vietnam through 2030
Senior US defence official Colby to visit South Korea and Japan next week, Yonhap says

Senior US defence official Colby to visit South Korea and Japan next week, Yonhap says
Vietnam Communist Party confirms To Lam as leader for next 5 years

Vietnam Communist Party confirms To Lam as leader for next 5 years
Factbox-How much does Venezuela owe China, and why is oil involved?

Factbox-How much does Venezuela owe China, and why is oil involved?
Xi assures Brazil's Lula of China's support in 'turbulent' times

Xi assures Brazil's Lula of China's support in 'turbulent' times
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
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement