South Korean, Japanese leaders agree to work together to address global trade turmoil

Dutch-flagged vessel remains adrift and ablaze, crew evacuated, after attack in Gulf of Aden
Dutch-flagged vessel remains adrift and ablaze, crew evacuated, after attack in Gulf of Aden
Sudan preservationists struggle to restore country's shattered cultural treasures

Sudan preservationists struggle to restore country's shattered cultural treasures
EU's von der Leyen says she welcomes Trump's Gaza peace proposal

EU's von der Leyen says she welcomes Trump's Gaza peace proposal
Family of four killed in Ukraine's Sumy region, governor says
Family of four killed in Ukraine's Sumy region, governor says
Turkey's Erdogan hails Trump's efforts to end Gaza war after deal

Turkey's Erdogan hails Trump's efforts to end Gaza war after deal
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
Explainer-US proposal for 'temporary' Gaza governance includes Tony Blair, Trump

Explainer-US proposal for 'temporary' Gaza governance includes Tony Blair, Trump
Russia says it has taken control of two villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region
Russia says it has taken control of two villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region
Putin says Russia is prevailing in 'righteous battle' in Ukraine

Putin says Russia is prevailing in 'righteous battle' in Ukraine
North Korea to further strengthen ties with China, foreign minister says

North Korea to further strengthen ties with China, foreign minister says
Illinois governor says Trump administration seeking to deploy 100 troops to Illinois amid immigration blitz

Illinois governor says Trump administration seeking to deploy 100 troops to Illinois amid immigration blitz
Netanyahu says he supports Trump's peace proposal to end war in Gaza

Netanyahu says he supports Trump's peace proposal to end war in Gaza
Trump says he thinks Iran could join Abraham Accords

Trump says he thinks Iran could join Abraham Accords
Factbox-What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?

Factbox-What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?
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
E3 to 'continue to pursue diplomatic channels' on Iran

E3 to 'continue to pursue diplomatic channels' on Iran
Russian defence spending set to fall slightly in 2026, draft budget shows

Russian defence spending set to fall slightly in 2026, draft budget shows
Dutch cargo ship adrift and ablaze after attack in Gulf of Aden, EU maritime mission says
Dutch cargo ship adrift and ablaze after attack in Gulf of Aden, EU maritime mission says
White House says 'very close' to deal on Gaza

White House says 'very close' to deal on Gaza
Hungary blocks 12 Ukrainian news sites in tit-for-tat

Hungary blocks 12 Ukrainian news sites in tit-for-tat
Russia exits European anti-torture convention

Russia exits European anti-torture convention
Kremlin accuses Moldova of preventing hundreds of thousands of Moldovans in Russia from voting

Kremlin accuses Moldova of preventing hundreds of thousands of Moldovans in Russia from voting
Pentagon urges missile makers to double output for potential China conflict, WSJ reports

Pentagon urges missile makers to double output for potential China conflict, WSJ reports
Russia's Belgorod region scrambles to restore power after Ukrainian missile attack, governor says

Russia's Belgorod region scrambles to restore power after Ukrainian missile attack, governor says
Ukraine's Zelenskiy proposes joint air shield with allies

Ukraine's Zelenskiy proposes joint air shield with allies
Bandits kill 12 forest guards in north-central Nigeria, police say
Bandits kill 12 forest guards in north-central Nigeria, police say
Guinea announces first post-coup presidential vote on December 28

Guinea announces first post-coup presidential vote on December 28
Iran executes 'one of most important spies' for Israel

Iran executes 'one of most important spies' for Israel
South Korea, US to hold business visa talks on Tuesday, ministry says

South Korea, US to hold business visa talks on Tuesday, ministry says
There have been no signals from Kyiv about resuming Russia-Ukraine talks, Kremlin says

There have been no signals from Kyiv about resuming Russia-Ukraine talks, Kremlin says
Pentagon calls up 200 National Guard troops after Trump Portland announcement

Pentagon calls up 200 National Guard troops after Trump Portland announcement
Moldova's pro-EU party wins pivotal election in setback for Russia

Moldova's pro-EU party wins pivotal election in setback for Russia
US, Mexico launch joint initiative to tackle cross-border gun trafficking

US, Mexico launch joint initiative to tackle cross-border gun trafficking
Trump says he will tell US military leaders "we love them"

Trump says he will tell US military leaders "we love them"
Airspace near Poland's Lublin, Rzeszow closed due to 'unplanned military activity', Flightradar24 says
Airspace near Poland's Lublin, Rzeszow closed due to 'unplanned military activity', Flightradar24 says
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
Moldova's ruling pro-EU party pulls ahead in parliamentary election

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party pulls ahead in parliamentary election
Ukraine says its drones hit oil pumping station in Russia's Chuvasia
Ukraine says its drones hit oil pumping station in Russia's Chuvasia
Germany to take steps to defend itself against 'high' threat from drones

Germany to take steps to defend itself against 'high' threat from drones
Denmark says new drone sightings overnight at military installations

Denmark says new drone sightings overnight at military installations
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
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison