Singapore to hold election on May 3 amid cost of living and trade concerns

Singapore to hold election on May 3 amid cost of living and trade concerns
Singapore to hold election on May 3 amid cost of living and trade concerns

Singapore to hold election on May 3 amid cost of living and trade concerns
China, Vietnam to assess viability of new railways, document shows

China, Vietnam to assess viability of new railways, document shows
Russia says it is not easy to agree Ukraine peace deal with US

Russia says it is not easy to agree Ukraine peace deal with US
J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura pleads not guilty to indecent assault in Hong Kong

J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura pleads not guilty to indecent assault in Hong Kong
Chinese official says US tariff aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life'

Chinese official says US tariff aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life'
AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say

AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say
Chinese embassy criticises US treasury secretary for 'smearing' China

Chinese embassy criticises US treasury secretary for 'smearing' China
China accuses US of launching 'advanced' cyberattacks, names alleged NSA agents

China accuses US of launching 'advanced' cyberattacks, names alleged NSA agents
New Zealand, US partnership remains important, says NZ Foreign Minister

New Zealand, US partnership remains important, says NZ Foreign Minister
US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China

US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China
US Treasury chief holds out hope for China tariff deal, warns duties 'not a joke'

US Treasury chief holds out hope for China tariff deal, warns duties 'not a joke'
Second round of US-Iran talks to be held in Oman, Iranian media says citing foreign ministry

Second round of US-Iran talks to be held in Oman, Iranian media says citing foreign ministry
Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum in Russia, TASS reports

Syrian ambassador to Moscow requests asylum in Russia, TASS reports
Three dead as protests against Muslim land law turn violent in eastern India
Three dead as protests against Muslim land law turn violent in eastern India
China, Vietnam sign agreements on supply chains, railway cooperation

China, Vietnam sign agreements on supply chains, railway cooperation
South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost economic ties amid looming US tariffs

South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost economic ties amid looming US tariffs
Cambodia deports unknown number of Taiwanese to China on fraud charges, Taiwan says
Cambodia deports unknown number of Taiwanese to China on fraud charges, Taiwan says
EU ministers adopt Iran sanctions over citizen detentions

EU ministers adopt Iran sanctions over citizen detentions
China imposes visa restrictions on US personnel over Tibet

China imposes visa restrictions on US personnel over Tibet
US-Iran nuclear talks must conform with European interests, says French foreign minister

US-Iran nuclear talks must conform with European interests, says French foreign minister
Putin is 'mocking' Trump's goodwill with Ukraine attacks, Poland says
Putin is 'mocking' Trump's goodwill with Ukraine attacks, Poland says
First phase of US tariff talks 'smooth', Taiwan president says

First phase of US tariff talks 'smooth', Taiwan president says
Malaysian PM says to meet Myanmar junta head in Bangkok

Malaysian PM says to meet Myanmar junta head in Bangkok
Eight Pakistanis killed in southeastern Iran
Eight Pakistanis killed in southeastern Iran
EU to boost financial support for Palestinian Authority

EU to boost financial support for Palestinian Authority
Former South Korean mayor of Daegu city announces bid for president

Former South Korean mayor of Daegu city announces bid for president
Indonesia arrests judges who cleared palm oil companies of graft charges

Indonesia arrests judges who cleared palm oil companies of graft charges
Japan says no plan for big concessions in talks on US tariffs

Japan says no plan for big concessions in talks on US tariffs
Philippines says voiced South China Sea concerns during ASEAN-China negotiations

Philippines says voiced South China Sea concerns during ASEAN-China negotiations
Vietnam's party chief wants enhanced defence, security, connectivity with China

Vietnam's party chief wants enhanced defence, security, connectivity with China
Australia's ruling Labor could retain power with slim majority in May vote, poll shows

Australia's ruling Labor could retain power with slim majority in May vote, poll shows
China's Xi urges greater cooperation with Vietnam as trade tensions with US flare

China's Xi urges greater cooperation with Vietnam as trade tensions with US flare
South Korea begins criminal insurrection trial of ousted president Yoon

South Korea begins criminal insurrection trial of ousted president Yoon
China, Vietnam sign deals as Xi visits Hanoi amid US tariff tensions

China, Vietnam sign deals as Xi visits Hanoi amid US tariff tensions
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Fiji Islands region, USGS says
Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Fiji Islands region, USGS says
Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says

Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says
Thailand celebrates its New Year with water festival

Thailand celebrates its New Year with water festival
Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says
Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress

Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress
How China went from courting Trump to ‘never yield’ tariff defiance

How China went from courting Trump to ‘never yield’ tariff defiance
Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding

Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding
Hong Kong denies entry to British opposition lawmaker

Hong Kong denies entry to British opposition lawmaker
‘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