US and South Korea to meet on American troop costs this week

North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says

North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions

China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions
Factbox-What is the Russian bomber plane that Ukraine says it shot down?

Factbox-What is the Russian bomber plane that Ukraine says it shot down?
US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month

US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month
At UN, Iran warns Israel against further military action

At UN, Iran warns Israel against further military action
How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?

How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?
US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions

US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions
Missiles, drones and warships the priority as Australia plans $32 billion defence boost
Missiles, drones and warships the priority as Australia plans $32 billion defence boost
US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour

US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour
EU's Borrell says Middle East on cliff edge, urges Iran-Israel de-escalation

EU's Borrell says Middle East on cliff edge, urges Iran-Israel de-escalation
Ukraine attack on Russia-controlled town kills 16, official says
Ukraine attack on Russia-controlled town kills 16, official says
South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats
South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats
China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level

China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
Ukraine says it destroys 20 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine says it destroys 20 drones launched by Russia overnight
Russia says it calls emergency IAEA board meeting on Zaporizhzhia attacks

Russia says it calls emergency IAEA board meeting on Zaporizhzhia attacks
Explainer-The nuclear power plant in the eye of the Ukraine war

Explainer-The nuclear power plant in the eye of the Ukraine war
Kremlin says Ukrainian attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant are very dangerous
Kremlin says Ukrainian attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant are very dangerous
Russia says main chance for dialogue with US is on arms, including in space

Russia says main chance for dialogue with US is on arms, including in space
Russia summons South Korean ambassador in protest over sanctions
Russia summons South Korean ambassador in protest over sanctions
Russia's Lavrov says Chinese peace plan on Ukraine is most reasonable so far

Russia's Lavrov says Chinese peace plan on Ukraine is most reasonable so far
Russia says backup power line to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has gone down

Russia says backup power line to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has gone down
Russia says dialogue with NATO at 'zero' but it doesn't seek open conflict

Russia says dialogue with NATO at 'zero' but it doesn't seek open conflict
Factbox-Russian refineries targeted by Ukraine's drones

Factbox-Russian refineries targeted by Ukraine's drones
Analysis-Russian veto points to 'grim future' for North Korea sanctions enforcement

Analysis-Russian veto points to 'grim future' for North Korea sanctions enforcement
US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments

US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments
North Korea's Kim visits tank unit, calls for airtight combat readiness
North Korea's Kim visits tank unit, calls for airtight combat readiness
Exclusive-Ukraine hopes to start installing nuclear reactors from Bulgaria in June

Exclusive-Ukraine hopes to start installing nuclear reactors from Bulgaria in June
Russia's Putin says he will consider China for his first trip in new term

Russia's Putin says he will consider China for his first trip in new term
UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Syria to restart talks

UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Syria to restart talks
North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers, state media says

North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers, state media says
US, Japan urge nations not to deploy nuclear weapons in orbit
US, Japan urge nations not to deploy nuclear weapons in orbit
IAEA to help Iraq develop peaceful nuclear programme, agency head says

IAEA to help Iraq develop peaceful nuclear programme, agency head says
Explainer-What are Putin's top challenges in new six-year term?

Explainer-What are Putin's top challenges in new six-year term?
Ukraine downs 17 out of 22 Russia-launched drones, air force says
Ukraine downs 17 out of 22 Russia-launched drones, air force says
Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3

Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3
Kremlin says Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, U.S. took him out of context

Kremlin says Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, U.S. took him out of context
Vietnam arms imports drop to a trickle despite regional tensions

Vietnam arms imports drop to a trickle despite regional tensions
US-South Korea defense talks on track, but November not a hard deadline-US official

US-South Korea defense talks on track, but November not a hard deadline-US official
US has not adjusted nuclear posture in response to Putin remarks

US has not adjusted nuclear posture in response to Putin remarks
US commission urges action on alleged North Korean labor in China fishing

US commission urges action on alleged North Korean labor in China fishing
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
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil