Russia says US 'playing with fire' in 'indirect war' with Moscow

Ukrainian strike on Crimea airbase destroys three Russian warplanes, satellite firm says

Ukrainian strike on Crimea airbase destroys three Russian warplanes, satellite firm says
Factbox-Top takeaways from Putin's trip to China

Factbox-Top takeaways from Putin's trip to China
Factbox-What is Putin and Xi's 'new era' strategic partnership?

Factbox-What is Putin and Xi's 'new era' strategic partnership?
Putin and Xi deepen partnership and scold the United States

Putin and Xi deepen partnership and scold the United States
US questions China's no-first-use nuclear call given buildup

US questions China's no-first-use nuclear call given buildup
Explainer-Why is Russia holding nuclear exercises - and what to watch for?

Explainer-Why is Russia holding nuclear exercises - and what to watch for?
North Korean leader oversees tactical missile weapons system, KCNA says

North Korean leader oversees tactical missile weapons system, KCNA says
Russia says U.S. ban on Russian nuclear fuel will harm global market

Russia says U.S. ban on Russian nuclear fuel will harm global market
Russia puts submarine-launched Bulava intercontinental missile into service
Russia puts submarine-launched Bulava intercontinental missile into service
US to force China-linked firm to sell land near US missile silos

US to force China-linked firm to sell land near US missile silos
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un inspects artillery weapon system, attends test firing, KCNA says

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un inspects artillery weapon system, attends test firing, KCNA says
Medvedev says aim of nuclear exercises is to work out response to attacks on Russian soil

Medvedev says aim of nuclear exercises is to work out response to attacks on Russian soil
Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at refinery in Russia's Kaluga, RIA reports
Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at refinery in Russia's Kaluga, RIA reports
Russia says Western actions compel it to boost its nuclear deterrent

Russia says Western actions compel it to boost its nuclear deterrent
Republicans urge Biden to prevent French work with Russian nuclear power company

Republicans urge Biden to prevent French work with Russian nuclear power company
Russia says missile moratorium 'in question' because of US approach - RIA

Russia says missile moratorium 'in question' because of US approach - RIA
China's Xi and Macron urge 'political settlement' of Iran nuclear issue, state media reports

China's Xi and Macron urge 'political settlement' of Iran nuclear issue, state media reports
Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says

Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says
Pentagon sees no change in Russia's strategic nuclear force posture

Pentagon sees no change in Russia's strategic nuclear force posture
IAEA chief seeks tougher nuclear checks in Iran, with limited leverage

IAEA chief seeks tougher nuclear checks in Iran, with limited leverage
Factbox-The UN nuclear watchdog's long list of difficulties in Iran

Factbox-The UN nuclear watchdog's long list of difficulties in Iran
Ukrainian drones kill six, injure 35 in Russia's Belgorod region, governor says
Ukrainian drones kill six, injure 35 in Russia's Belgorod region, governor says
Russia says it downs six Ukraine-launched drones
Russia says it downs six Ukraine-launched drones
Russia is shipping oil to North Korea above UN mandated levels - US official

Russia is shipping oil to North Korea above UN mandated levels - US official
US official urges China, Russia to declare only humans, not AI, control nuclear weapons

US official urges China, Russia to declare only humans, not AI, control nuclear weapons
South Korea discusses joining part of AUKUS pact with US, UK and Australia

South Korea discusses joining part of AUKUS pact with US, UK and Australia
Exclusive-UN experts say North Korea missile landed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Exclusive-UN experts say North Korea missile landed in Ukraine's Kharkiv
Russian forces advance in Ukraine's east

Russian forces advance in Ukraine's east
France's nuclear weapons should be part of European defence debate, Macron says

France's nuclear weapons should be part of European defence debate, Macron says
North Korean official lambasts US over sanctions, state media says

North Korean official lambasts US over sanctions, state media says
US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space

US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space
Unstable nuclear-waste dams threaten fertile Central Asia heartland

Unstable nuclear-waste dams threaten fertile Central Asia heartland
US and South Korea to meet on American troop costs this week

US and South Korea to meet on American troop costs this week
UK condemns North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch
UK condemns North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch
Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine

Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine
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
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