Myanmar's reclusive general turns jet-setter in quest for election backing

Myanmar's reclusive general turns jet-setter in quest for election backing
Myanmar's reclusive general turns jet-setter in quest for election backing

Myanmar's reclusive general turns jet-setter in quest for election backing
Putin says murder of Charlie Kirk is sign of deep rift in US

Putin says murder of Charlie Kirk is sign of deep rift in US
Putin: US tariffs on Russia's trade partners could backfire economically

Putin: US tariffs on Russia's trade partners could backfire economically
India and China to resume direct flights after five-year freeze

India and China to resume direct flights after five-year freeze
Indonesia races to determine extent of radioactive contamination at industrial zone

Indonesia races to determine extent of radioactive contamination at industrial zone
US is not putting money into Argentina, Bessent says

US is not putting money into Argentina, Bessent says
Russia says 'illegal' sanctions on Iran deepen crisis over its nuclear program

Russia says 'illegal' sanctions on Iran deepen crisis over its nuclear program
Thousands protest in France against spending cuts

Thousands protest in France against spending cuts
France's Macron says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia

France's Macron says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia
Swiss defence minister urges overhaul of arms export law, sees 'trust' at stake

Swiss defence minister urges overhaul of arms export law, sees 'trust' at stake
Solar-powered farming is digging Pakistan into a water catastrophe

Solar-powered farming is digging Pakistan into a water catastrophe
South Korea says no response yet from US on trade proposals, after rough agreement on security

South Korea says no response yet from US on trade proposals, after rough agreement on security
G7 nations say they will target those continuing to increase Russian oil purchases

G7 nations say they will target those continuing to increase Russian oil purchases
Russia does not recognize return of UN sanctions on Iran

Russia does not recognize return of UN sanctions on Iran
EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russia after airspace violations

EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russia after airspace violations
Trump trade chief Greer says 55% China tariffs a 'good status quo'

Trump trade chief Greer says 55% China tariffs a 'good status quo'
France investigates suspected 'shadow fleet' oil tanker anchored off coast
France investigates suspected 'shadow fleet' oil tanker anchored off coast
A secret no more: Russia and N. Korea's battle against Ukraine is celebrated in Moscow exhibit

A secret no more: Russia and N. Korea's battle against Ukraine is celebrated in Moscow exhibit
South Korean, Japanese leaders agree to work together to address global trade turmoil

South Korean, Japanese leaders agree to work together to address global trade turmoil
South Korea's Lee, outgoing Japan PM Ishiba hold talks on global trade, North Korea

South Korea's Lee, outgoing Japan PM Ishiba hold talks on global trade, North Korea
On NATO's eastern flank, bunkers and anti-drone nets set to protect power grids

On NATO's eastern flank, bunkers and anti-drone nets set to protect power grids
Is India closing in on big trade deals with US and EU?

Is India closing in on big trade deals with US and EU?
UK publishes new sanctions over Iran nuclear programme

UK publishes new sanctions over Iran nuclear programme
Six months in, Canada's Carney faces two-front trade war with little leverage

Six months in, Canada's Carney faces two-front trade war with little leverage
Russia warns of escalation risk if US sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

Russia warns of escalation risk if US sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
EU confirms it has reinstated sanctions against Iran

EU confirms it has reinstated sanctions against Iran
Spain expects Mercosur agreement to be ratified by the end of the year

Spain expects Mercosur agreement to be ratified by the end of the year
Analysis-China's new K visa beckons foreign tech talent as US hikes H-1B fee

Analysis-China's new K visa beckons foreign tech talent as US hikes H-1B fee
What ASEAN could gain from a Trump attendance in October summit

What ASEAN could gain from a Trump attendance in October summit
Moldova's pro-EU party wins pivotal election in setback for Russia

Moldova's pro-EU party wins pivotal election in setback for Russia
North Korea, China's foreign ministers meet in Beijing

North Korea, China's foreign ministers meet in Beijing
Analysis-'Snapback' sends West back to the drawing board on Iran's nuclear programme

Analysis-'Snapback' sends West back to the drawing board on Iran's nuclear programme
UN arms embargo, other sanctions reimposed on Iran over nuclear programme

UN arms embargo, other sanctions reimposed on Iran over nuclear programme
Iran recalls envoys of Germany, France and UK over dispute mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions
Iran recalls envoys of Germany, France and UK over dispute mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions
UN sanctions on Iran loom after vote to delay fails

UN sanctions on Iran loom after vote to delay fails
India rejects as 'baseless' NATO chief's remarks about Modi-Putin talks

India rejects as 'baseless' NATO chief's remarks about Modi-Putin talks
Russia's Afipsky refinery douses fire caused by drone debris
Russia's Afipsky refinery douses fire caused by drone debris
EU eastern states agree on need for 'drone wall', bloc's defence chief says

EU eastern states agree on need for 'drone wall', bloc's defence chief says
Russia expands list of banned UK nationals in response to London's 'confrontational course' on Ukraine

Russia expands list of banned UK nationals in response to London's 'confrontational course' on Ukraine
India says U.S. H-1B visa fee hike could hit services exports, remittance

India says U.S. H-1B visa fee hike could hit services exports, remittance
Erdogan hails 'meaningful progress' in his talks with Trump

Erdogan hails 'meaningful progress' in his talks with Trump
Malaysia asks U.S. for zero tariff rate on furniture, automotive and aerospace parts

Malaysia asks U.S. for zero tariff rate on furniture, automotive and aerospace parts
Iran says deal with IAEA hinges on lack of hostile action, including sanctions snapback

Iran says deal with IAEA hinges on lack of hostile action, including sanctions snapback
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
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands