Taiwan president rallies the troops ahead of possible Chinese drills

Taiwan meets with US for tariff talks in South Korea

Taiwan meets with US for tariff talks in South Korea
Rubio says NATO members will agree to 5% defense spending over next decade by June summit

Rubio says NATO members will agree to 5% defense spending over next decade by June summit
Russia says forces capture two settlements, Ukraine says fighting continues throughout front

Russia says forces capture two settlements, Ukraine says fighting continues throughout front
UAE keen to work with US on regional peace, president tells Trump

UAE keen to work with US on regional peace, president tells Trump
Mali hearing on Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto mines postponed to May 22

Mali hearing on Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto mines postponed to May 22
UN will not take part in US-backed aid effort in Gaza

UN will not take part in US-backed aid effort in Gaza
Ready to talk about peace with India, says Pakistan PM Sharif

Ready to talk about peace with India, says Pakistan PM Sharif
Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine

Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine
Diamond magnate Nirav Modi refused bail pending extradition from UK to India
Diamond magnate Nirav Modi refused bail pending extradition from UK to India
Erdogan tells Zelenskiy that Turkey to host him, Putin when they are ready

Erdogan tells Zelenskiy that Turkey to host him, Putin when they are ready
Zelenskiy says no need for Putin meeting if technical talks agree ceasefire

Zelenskiy says no need for Putin meeting if technical talks agree ceasefire
Russian-backed union free trade deal with Iran goes into effect

Russian-backed union free trade deal with Iran goes into effect
Malaysian minister more hopeful after trade talks with US

Malaysian minister more hopeful after trade talks with US
Driver held after hitting pedestrians near Beijing primary school, state-run outlet reports
Driver held after hitting pedestrians near Beijing primary school, state-run outlet reports
Construction tycoon among 17 wanted in Thailand over deadly tower collapse

Construction tycoon among 17 wanted in Thailand over deadly tower collapse
EU's Kallas proposes further loosening of Syria sanctions – document

EU's Kallas proposes further loosening of Syria sanctions – document
Turkey to discuss roadmap with U.S., Syria after U.S. lifted Syrian sanctions

Turkey to discuss roadmap with U.S., Syria after U.S. lifted Syrian sanctions
Berlin backs Trump's demand to hike NATO spending target to 5%

Berlin backs Trump's demand to hike NATO spending target to 5%
Putin currently has no plans to go to Istanbul talks, the Kremlin says

Putin currently has no plans to go to Istanbul talks, the Kremlin says
Trump says Pakistan-India dispute is settled

Trump says Pakistan-India dispute is settled
Russia says its position on Ukrainian peace reflects the situation on the ground

Russia says its position on Ukrainian peace reflects the situation on the ground
Qatar will invest $10 billion in Al Udeid Air Base, Trump says

Qatar will invest $10 billion in Al Udeid Air Base, Trump says
Zelenskiy describes Russia's delegation to peace talks as 'decorative'

Zelenskiy describes Russia's delegation to peace talks as 'decorative'
Taiwan cannot rule out China holding more drills as president marks a year in office

Taiwan cannot rule out China holding more drills as president marks a year in office
Danish minister heads to China, days after Taiwan ex-leader's contested Denmark trip

Danish minister heads to China, days after Taiwan ex-leader's contested Denmark trip
Trump says he would go to Russia-Ukraine talks 'if it is appropriate'

Trump says he would go to Russia-Ukraine talks 'if it is appropriate'
India calls for IAEA oversight of Pakistan's nuclear weapons

India calls for IAEA oversight of Pakistan's nuclear weapons
Trump: India has offered US a trade deal with no tariffs

Trump: India has offered US a trade deal with no tariffs
How Trump's man in Beijing swung from trade globalist to China hawk

How Trump's man in Beijing swung from trade globalist to China hawk
Indian army operation on Myanmar border kills 10 insurgents
Indian army operation on Myanmar border kills 10 insurgents
Estonia says Russia sent jet after attempt to stop sanction-breaking ship

Estonia says Russia sent jet after attempt to stop sanction-breaking ship
Eighteen separatists killed in Papua region, Indonesian military says
Eighteen separatists killed in Papua region, Indonesian military says
Malaysia PM discusses MH17 downing with Russia's Putin

Malaysia PM discusses MH17 downing with Russia's Putin
Japan to seek third round of US trade talks next week, sources say

Japan to seek third round of US trade talks next week, sources say
APEC warns of stalling trade due to tariffs as China, US officials meet

APEC warns of stalling trade due to tariffs as China, US officials meet
US Justice Department to meet families of 737 MAX victims on Boeing criminal case

US Justice Department to meet families of 737 MAX victims on Boeing criminal case
Germany, Philippines sign defence agreement

Germany, Philippines sign defence agreement
Soccer-Spurs captain Son files blackmail complaint over pregnancy claim

Soccer-Spurs captain Son files blackmail complaint over pregnancy claim
Australia PM Albanese meets Indonesia counterpart in first international visit since re-election

Australia PM Albanese meets Indonesia counterpart in first international visit since re-election
New Zealand parliamentary committee recommends suspension of three indigenous politicians

New Zealand parliamentary committee recommends suspension of three indigenous politicians
New Zealand government to set up $112 million social investment fund

New Zealand government to set up $112 million social investment fund
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation