Explainer-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress picks Vietnam's next leaders

Explainer-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress picks Vietnam's next leaders
Explainer-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress picks Vietnam's next leaders

Explainer-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress picks Vietnam's next leaders
China, Philippines go to aid of sinking cargo ship near disputed Scarborough Shoal
China, Philippines go to aid of sinking cargo ship near disputed Scarborough Shoal
Taiwan offers talks with Ukraine on weapons sanctions-busting

Taiwan offers talks with Ukraine on weapons sanctions-busting
New Zealand warns landslide rescue effort could take days; six missing

New Zealand warns landslide rescue effort could take days; six missing
US to complete transfer of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq in coming days, official says
US to complete transfer of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq in coming days, official says
US urges nations to repatriate their citizens from Iraqi facilities with ISIS members

US urges nations to repatriate their citizens from Iraqi facilities with ISIS members
US allows China to purchase Venezuelan oil but not at 'undercut' prices of Maduro days, official says

US allows China to purchase Venezuelan oil but not at 'undercut' prices of Maduro days, official says
Finnish president Stubb says Trump is putting pressure on Russia

Finnish president Stubb says Trump is putting pressure on Russia
Brazil finance minister wants deputy Durigan as successor, sources say

Brazil finance minister wants deputy Durigan as successor, sources say
India's Modi speaks to Brazil's Lula on strategic partnership

India's Modi speaks to Brazil's Lula on strategic partnership
France intercepts suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean

France intercepts suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
In Davos debut, Musk says US tariffs make solar power a challenge

In Davos debut, Musk says US tariffs make solar power a challenge
US pitches 'New Gaza' development plan; Israeli fire kills five Palestinians

US pitches 'New Gaza' development plan; Israeli fire kills five Palestinians
Germany expels Russian diplomat over espionage accusations
Germany expels Russian diplomat over espionage accusations
Russia-China cooperation in Arctic is a concern for NATO, top general says
Russia-China cooperation in Arctic is a concern for NATO, top general says
Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to open next week, Palestinian official says

Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to open next week, Palestinian official says
Exclusive-Trump pact calls for allies to act fast on Arctic security says NATO's Rutte

Exclusive-Trump pact calls for allies to act fast on Arctic security says NATO's Rutte
Philippines will insist South China Sea code is based on international law, foreign minister says

Philippines will insist South China Sea code is based on international law, foreign minister says
Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN

Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
Zelenskiy, after Trump talks, says territorial issue still unsolved

Zelenskiy, after Trump talks, says territorial issue still unsolved
China seeks deeper maritime ties with Malta in Central Mediterranean
China seeks deeper maritime ties with Malta in Central Mediterranean
Czech police detain person suspected of working with Chinese intelligence
Czech police detain person suspected of working with Chinese intelligence
Three people shot dead in eastern Australia, town in lockdown
Three people shot dead in eastern Australia, town in lockdown
US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine peace talks down to one issue

US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine peace talks down to one issue
NATO's Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump to focus on keeping out Russia, China

NATO's Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump to focus on keeping out Russia, China
Putin to discuss Ukraine peace with U.S. envoys after Trump says a deal is reasonably close

Putin to discuss Ukraine peace with U.S. envoys after Trump says a deal is reasonably close
ASEAN chair Philippines hopes to widen talks with anti-junta forces in Myanmar

ASEAN chair Philippines hopes to widen talks with anti-junta forces in Myanmar
South Korea prosecutor appeals court ruling on ex-President Yoon's obstruction charges

South Korea prosecutor appeals court ruling on ex-President Yoon's obstruction charges
Australia PM Albanese 'profoundly sorry' for failing to prevent Bondi Beach attack

Australia PM Albanese 'profoundly sorry' for failing to prevent Bondi Beach attack
Vietnam's Lam edges closer to new leadership term, as decisive congress is cut short

Vietnam's Lam edges closer to new leadership term, as decisive congress is cut short
Spain urges EU to create joint army amid Greenland dispute

Spain urges EU to create joint army amid Greenland dispute
Hong Kong begins national security trial of Tiananmen vigil group

Hong Kong begins national security trial of Tiananmen vigil group
Key events in Hong Kong's squeeze on Tiananmen crackdown commemorations

Key events in Hong Kong's squeeze on Tiananmen crackdown commemorations
New Zealand rescuers seek landslide survivors as weather havoc kills two

New Zealand rescuers seek landslide survivors as weather havoc kills two
Putin says Russia studying peace board proposal after Trump says he accepted invite

Putin says Russia studying peace board proposal after Trump says he accepted invite
Syrian defence ministry says 11 soldiers killed, 25 wounded in attacks by Kurdish-led SDF after ceasefire
Syrian defence ministry says 11 soldiers killed, 25 wounded in attacks by Kurdish-led SDF after ceasefire
'Who can say no?' Trump's Board of Peace tests doubters' resolve in Davos

'Who can say no?' Trump's Board of Peace tests doubters' resolve in Davos
Death toll in Karachi mall fire climbs to around 50, official says

Death toll in Karachi mall fire climbs to around 50, official says
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, UAE join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, UAE join Trump's 'Board of Peace'
US military starts transferring Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq

US military starts transferring Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq
Davos participants react to Trump's Greenland speech

Davos participants react to Trump's Greenland speech
Explainer-What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and how have nations responded to it?

Explainer-What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and how have nations responded to it?
Iran deaths went beyond protesters, hitting bystanders too, witnesses say

Iran deaths went beyond protesters, hitting bystanders too, witnesses say
Israel strikes four Syria-Lebanon border crossings
Israel strikes four Syria-Lebanon border crossings
Number of jailed journalists fell from record high in 2025, CPJ report says

Number of jailed journalists fell from record high in 2025, CPJ report says
‘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