Reagan 1987 address was defence of free but fair trade

China's Xi to visit South Korea for APEC summit

China's Xi to visit South Korea for APEC summit
Hungary working on how to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies -PM Orban

Hungary working on how to circumvent U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies -PM Orban
Explainer-What to expect from Southeast Asian leaders' summit as Trump attends

Explainer-What to expect from Southeast Asian leaders' summit as Trump attends
ASEAN to host Trump at summit as US and China seek to avert trade war escalation

ASEAN to host Trump at summit as US and China seek to avert trade war escalation
Japanese police arrest knife man near US embassy days before Trump visit

Japanese police arrest knife man near US embassy days before Trump visit
Thailand expects to hold election on March 29, senior government official says

Thailand expects to hold election on March 29, senior government official says
Bus collision blaze kills 20 in southern India, media say
Bus collision blaze kills 20 in southern India, media say
Backed by the White House, Taiwan leans on MAGA to bend Trump's ear

Backed by the White House, Taiwan leans on MAGA to bend Trump's ear
Analysis-Japan's Takaichi faces early test of defence ambitions with Trump visit

Analysis-Japan's Takaichi faces early test of defence ambitions with Trump visit
US, Chinese officials face off on export controls, Trump tariff threat in Malaysia

US, Chinese officials face off on export controls, Trump tariff threat in Malaysia
Trump, Xi to make state visits to South Korea next week, Seoul security adviser says

Trump, Xi to make state visits to South Korea next week, Seoul security adviser says
Israeli military says sirens near Gaza were 'false identification'
Israeli military says sirens near Gaza were 'false identification'
North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will 'advance non-stop'

North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will 'advance non-stop'
EU pledges financial aid to Ukraine but demurs on Russian assets plan

EU pledges financial aid to Ukraine but demurs on Russian assets plan
Canada is hoping for a Carney-Xi meeting in Asia next week, says Canadian official

Canada is hoping for a Carney-Xi meeting in Asia next week, says Canadian official
Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia swing

Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia swing
Putin says Russia will never bow to US pressure, warns on missiles

Putin says Russia will never bow to US pressure, warns on missiles
ICC judges reject jurisdiction challenge by Philippines ex-president Duterte

ICC judges reject jurisdiction challenge by Philippines ex-president Duterte
Ivory Coast's mining boom faces test as Ouattara seeks fourth term

Ivory Coast's mining boom faces test as Ouattara seeks fourth term
Pakistan bans Islamist party after deadly clashes
Pakistan bans Islamist party after deadly clashes
Vietnam Communist Party sets Jan 19-25 as dates for 5-yearly congress

Vietnam Communist Party sets Jan 19-25 as dates for 5-yearly congress
Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures push up prices of essentials such as tomatoes

Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures push up prices of essentials such as tomatoes
Explainer-Russia, at war, faces double trouble: Trump ultimatum and a hit to oil sales to India

Explainer-Russia, at war, faces double trouble: Trump ultimatum and a hit to oil sales to India
Zelenskiy appeals to EU leaders over long-range weapons

Zelenskiy appeals to EU leaders over long-range weapons
Brazil's Lula says he will seek re-election in 2026

Brazil's Lula says he will seek re-election in 2026
German foreign minister to press China on semiconductors on Beijing trip

German foreign minister to press China on semiconductors on Beijing trip
Nearly 700 people flee to Thailand after Myanmar scam centre raid

Nearly 700 people flee to Thailand after Myanmar scam centre raid
Japan's Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usual

Japan's Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usual
Kazakhstan says it is tightening control of airspace after drone explodes over its territory
Kazakhstan says it is tightening control of airspace after drone explodes over its territory
East Timor's ASEAN membership a win for Asia's youngest nation

East Timor's ASEAN membership a win for Asia's youngest nation
Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil companies over Ukraine

Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil companies over Ukraine
Britain, Vietnam to upgrade ties as Communist leader visits London

Britain, Vietnam to upgrade ties as Communist leader visits London
Japan's new coalition eyes big spending, but not Abenomics 2.0

Japan's new coalition eyes big spending, but not Abenomics 2.0
India limits content takedown powers to fewer officials after spat with Musk's X

India limits content takedown powers to fewer officials after spat with Musk's X
Trump dismisses bid by some Israeli lawmakers to annex West Bank

Trump dismisses bid by some Israeli lawmakers to annex West Bank
Fear grips Indonesian palm oil industry as military seizes plantations

Fear grips Indonesian palm oil industry as military seizes plantations
EU hits banks, prison medic and Chinese refineries in Russia sanctions

EU hits banks, prison medic and Chinese refineries in Russia sanctions
Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal, Thai defence minister says

Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal, Thai defence minister says
Analysis-Hopes for Xi-Trump summit dampened by tough Beijing moves, rising tension

Analysis-Hopes for Xi-Trump summit dampened by tough Beijing moves, rising tension
Exclusive-French cyclist freed by Russian court says the adventure is over

Exclusive-French cyclist freed by Russian court says the adventure is over
Massive strike in New Zealand as 100,000 demand better pay and conditions
Massive strike in New Zealand as 100,000 demand better pay and conditions
New Zealand parliament to debate teen social media ban

New Zealand parliament to debate teen social media ban
China courts Taiwanese worshippers in religious charm offensive, study shows

China courts Taiwanese worshippers in religious charm offensive, study shows
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