North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip

Cuban musicians, US ambassador pay homage to 'Queen of Salsa' Celia Cruz

Cuban musicians, US ambassador pay homage to 'Queen of Salsa' Celia Cruz
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
Cameroon security forces disperse election protests as Biya poised for eighth term
Cameroon security forces disperse election protests as Biya poised for eighth term
Trump tells Democrats no meeting over shutdown until government reopens

Trump tells Democrats no meeting over shutdown until government reopens
UN experts say US strikes against Venezuela in international waters amount to 'extrajudicial executions'

UN experts say US strikes against Venezuela in international waters amount to 'extrajudicial executions'
Former US officials urge Congress to examine 'weaponization' working group

Former US officials urge Congress to examine 'weaponization' working group
Merz, Macron, Meloni urge new EU drive to cut red tape

Merz, Macron, Meloni urge new EU drive to cut red tape
UK deploys small number of military officers to Israel following US request

UK deploys small number of military officers to Israel following US request
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
Colombia ex-president acquitted in witness tampering case, senator to appeal

Colombia ex-president acquitted in witness tampering case, senator to appeal
Spanish court orders ex-UN official extradited to US in bribery case
Spanish court orders ex-UN official extradited to US in bribery case
Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with US
Carney cautious about report of potential Canadian trade deal with US
UN chief names Belgium's ex-PM De Croo as head of development agency

UN chief names Belgium's ex-PM De Croo as head of development agency
Brazil government to resubmit part of fiscal measures to Congress after setback

Brazil government to resubmit part of fiscal measures to Congress after setback
Sudan pound suffers as de facto UAE flight ban hits gold exports

Sudan pound suffers as de facto UAE flight ban hits gold exports
Hamas armed wing says it will hand over bodies of two hostages on Tuesday
Hamas armed wing says it will hand over bodies of two hostages on Tuesday
Trump: Hamas must 'do what is right' or face 'brutal' allied force

Trump: Hamas must 'do what is right' or face 'brutal' allied force
Israel urges Canadian PM Carney to drop call for arrest of Netanyahu

Israel urges Canadian PM Carney to drop call for arrest of Netanyahu
Azerbaijan lifts curbs on cargo transit to Armenia in sign of growing peace

Azerbaijan lifts curbs on cargo transit to Armenia in sign of growing peace
China holds event to commemorate Taiwan's 'retrocession', Xinhua reports
China holds event to commemorate Taiwan's 'retrocession', Xinhua reports
U.S. official made clear that decision on tariffs is Trump's, Colombia says

U.S. official made clear that decision on tariffs is Trump's, Colombia says
Factbox-What's being discussed in the next phase of Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan

Factbox-What's being discussed in the next phase of Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan
Uganda sets general election for January 15

Uganda sets general election for January 15
Indonesia to repatriate British death row prisoner on humanitarian grounds
Indonesia to repatriate British death row prisoner on humanitarian grounds
Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire

Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire
Israel's Netanyahu meets head of Egyptian intelligence, PM office says

Israel's Netanyahu meets head of Egyptian intelligence, PM office says
Austria deports first Afghan since Taliban seized power, says more to come
Austria deports first Afghan since Taliban seized power, says more to come
Erdogan ally calls on Turkish Cypriots to join Turkey after vote

Erdogan ally calls on Turkish Cypriots to join Turkey after vote
Kremlin says it does not have dates for Putin-Trump summit

Kremlin says it does not have dates for Putin-Trump summit
Trump threatens Hamas amid push towards next steps of Gaza truce

Trump threatens Hamas amid push towards next steps of Gaza truce
South Korea in talks with Japan to hold summit at APEC, Korea's presidential office says
South Korea in talks with Japan to hold summit at APEC, Korea's presidential office says
Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey

Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey
Iranian detainee in France set for prisoner swap, Tasnim reports

Iranian detainee in France set for prisoner swap, Tasnim reports
Solomon Islands critic of China, Daniel Suidani, dies on eve of protest court ruling
Solomon Islands critic of China, Daniel Suidani, dies on eve of protest court ruling
Taiwan's APEC representative to seek 'proactive' exchanges with other leaders at summit

Taiwan's APEC representative to seek 'proactive' exchanges with other leaders at summit
Russian bombardment plunges hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into blackout

Russian bombardment plunges hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into blackout
Poland warns Russia's Putin against crossing its airspace for Trump summit

Poland warns Russia's Putin against crossing its airspace for Trump summit
European leaders back Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire at present lines

European leaders back Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire at present lines
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
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly
GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release

GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release
Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government

Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government