Pacific

Samoa dissolves parliament after leader unable to pass budget

Russia to announce next talks with Ukraine soon, Lavrov says

Iran might accept U.S. IAEA inspectors if nuclear deal reached

France wants Palestinian two-state solution, Macron says

China issues flood warnings after heavy rain in southern regions

Indonesia ready to start diplomatic ties with Israel if Palestinian state given independence, Prabowo says

China being provocative, ignoring olive branches, top Taiwan policymaker says

Merz says Ukraine, Germany to jointly produce long-range missiles

Australia's opposition coalition reunites a week after split

Brunei ruler in stable condition in hospital, Malaysia PM's office says

Asia boosts weapons buys, military research as security outlook darkens

Residents fear for safety after deadly blast at China chemical plant

France-Indonesia pact could lead to new Rafale jet orders, says Macron

ASEAN leaders agree tariff deals with US should not harm fellow members

Ukrainian climber released from detention days after record-breaking Everest ascent

Russia chides Germany's Merz over remarks on long-range attacks

Brunei says sultan 'in good health' after being admitted to Malaysian hospital

Singapore Airlines turbulence investigation not yet complete, ministry says

EU ministers approve new 150 billion-euro arms fund

Russia says Ukraine, backed by Europe, is trying to wreck peace talks

Russia says U.S. Golden Dome project undermines strategic stability

ASEAN leaders call for Myanmar dialogue and ceasefire expansion

Candidate spouses take centre stage in South Korea's heated presidential race

Factbox-What is behind the political tension roiling Bangladesh?

North Korea's state security minister to attend high-level meeting in Russia, KCNA says

Putin and Turkish foreign minister discuss Ukraine peace efforts, source says

Nepali Sherpa scales Mount Everest for a record 31st time

South Korea's liberal candidate Lee holds clear lead a week before presidential vote

India and Pakistan's drone battles mark new arms race in Asia

Sikh food charity serves up free hot meals for flood-hit Australians

North Korea says US space shield is 'nuclear war scenario'

Peru seeks high-level meeting with China, Brazil to advance bi-oceanic railroad

Kremlin says enhanced missile range for Ukraine would be dangerous

Macron says Trump, von der Leyen had 'good exchange'

Saudi official denies reports alcohol ban will be lifted

China shifts from developing world's banker to debt collector, says Lowy Institute

Ukraine confirmed Chinese supplies to 20 Russian military plants, intelligence chief says

Philippines open to more agreements with China to keep peace in South China Sea

Protests grip Bangladesh as pressure mounts on Yunus-led government