Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea

North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, state media says

North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, state media says
US forces raided ship headed to Iran from China in Indian Ocean, WSJ says
US forces raided ship headed to Iran from China in Indian Ocean, WSJ says
Ukraine hits Russian oil infrastructure in Caspian for second time
Ukraine hits Russian oil infrastructure in Caspian for second time
Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to cease all shooting effective Friday

Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to cease all shooting effective Friday
US aims for international Gaza force deployment early next year, say US officials

US aims for international Gaza force deployment early next year, say US officials
EU open to accommodate Belgian concerns on guarantees in Russian asset plan

EU open to accommodate Belgian concerns on guarantees in Russian asset plan
Euroclear can offset its assets seized by Russia with Russia's assets -EU

Euroclear can offset its assets seized by Russia with Russia's assets -EU
Berlin summons Russian ambassador over increase in hybrid attacks

Berlin summons Russian ambassador over increase in hybrid attacks
Finland to procure AMRAAM missiles from the US
Finland to procure AMRAAM missiles from the US
Zelenskiy visits Kupiansk as Ukraine retakes parts of frontline town

Zelenskiy visits Kupiansk as Ukraine retakes parts of frontline town
Explainer-Thailand's snap election: How will it play out?

Explainer-Thailand's snap election: How will it play out?
Ukraine says it hit two Russian ships transporting military equipment in Caspian Sea
Ukraine says it hit two Russian ships transporting military equipment in Caspian Sea
India, France seal treaty revamp giving Paris dividend relief, Delhi tax rights

India, France seal treaty revamp giving Paris dividend relief, Delhi tax rights
China says it expelled Philippine aircraft, vessels near disputed atolls

China says it expelled Philippine aircraft, vessels near disputed atolls
Hong Kong leader says fire probe expected to conclude within 9 months

Hong Kong leader says fire probe expected to conclude within 9 months
Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty

Google to build subsea cables in Papua New Guinea under Australia defence treaty
Nepal says economy suffered $586 million hit from 'Gen Z' protests

Nepal says economy suffered $586 million hit from 'Gen Z' protests
Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic

Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic
Tsunami advisory lifted after magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region

Tsunami advisory lifted after magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region
Exiled Hong Kong democracy activists say they're targeted by fake sexualised images

Exiled Hong Kong democracy activists say they're targeted by fake sexualised images
Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'cease all shooting'

Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'cease all shooting'
Malaysia drops appeal against acquittal of wife of ex-PM Najib in money laundering, tax evasion case

Malaysia drops appeal against acquittal of wife of ex-PM Najib in money laundering, tax evasion case
Verdict in trial of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai looms as new diplomatic flashpoint

Verdict in trial of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai looms as new diplomatic flashpoint
Thai PM sets course for early election amid border and parliamentary unrest

Thai PM sets course for early election amid border and parliamentary unrest
Cathay passenger arrested after trying to open door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong

Cathay passenger arrested after trying to open door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to send trophy back in protest over Israel's participation

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to send trophy back in protest over Israel's participation
North Korea's Kim Jong Un lauds sending troops overseas in 2025, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim Jong Un lauds sending troops overseas in 2025, KCNA says
Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections

Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections
Russia's Putin reassures Venezuela's Maduro of Moscow's support in call, Kremlin says

Russia's Putin reassures Venezuela's Maduro of Moscow's support in call, Kremlin says
More than 12 million face acute hunger in Myanmar, WFP says

More than 12 million face acute hunger in Myanmar, WFP says
Brothers detained in Thailand after nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa

Brothers detained in Thailand after nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa
NATO's Rutte warns allies they are Russia's next target

NATO's Rutte warns allies they are Russia's next target
Exclusive-Bangladesh president, feeling 'humiliated', wants to step down halfway through term

Exclusive-Bangladesh president, feeling 'humiliated', wants to step down halfway through term
Cambodians flee for their lives into dire conditions amid border clashes

Cambodians flee for their lives into dire conditions amid border clashes
Ukraine hits Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea for first time, official says
Ukraine hits Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea for first time, official says
Two dead after collapse at South Korea library construction site, Yonhap reports
Two dead after collapse at South Korea library construction site, Yonhap reports
Bangladesh to hold national election on Feb 12

Bangladesh to hold national election on Feb 12
Russia says there are no misunderstandings with the U.S. over Ukraine any more

Russia says there are no misunderstandings with the U.S. over Ukraine any more
Interpol-led global wildlife sting makes record seizures of animals, plants, timber

Interpol-led global wildlife sting makes record seizures of animals, plants, timber
First climate migrants arrive in Australia from sinking Tuvalu in South Pacific

First climate migrants arrive in Australia from sinking Tuvalu in South Pacific
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘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