Factbox-Taiwan and its offshore islands near the Chinese coast

Factbox-Taiwan and its offshore islands near the Chinese coast
Factbox-Taiwan and its offshore islands near the Chinese coast

Factbox-Taiwan and its offshore islands near the Chinese coast
Russia says it takes two more Ukrainian villages, struck energy targets overnight
Russia says it takes two more Ukrainian villages, struck energy targets overnight
Mongolia's top court blocks bid to oust prime minister, deepening political deadlock

Mongolia's top court blocks bid to oust prime minister, deepening political deadlock
North Korea tested 'cutting-edge' weapons system on Wednesday, KCNA reports

North Korea tested 'cutting-edge' weapons system on Wednesday, KCNA reports
Exclusive-US mulls curbs on exports to China made with US software, sources say

Exclusive-US mulls curbs on exports to China made with US software, sources say
Pakistan navy seizes narcotics worth $970 million in the Arabian Sea
Pakistan navy seizes narcotics worth $970 million in the Arabian Sea
Iran welcomes conditional release of Iranian student in France

Iran welcomes conditional release of Iranian student in France
Russian strategic bombers patrol Baltic Sea in scheduled flight, RIA reports
Russian strategic bombers patrol Baltic Sea in scheduled flight, RIA reports
REUTERS NEXT-Saudi heritage site to offer investors projects worth $1.6 billion

REUTERS NEXT-Saudi heritage site to offer investors projects worth $1.6 billion
Trump could meet Brazil's Lula in Malaysia, officials say

Trump could meet Brazil's Lula in Malaysia, officials say
EU to list two Chinese oil refineries, one trader in new Russia sanctions

EU to list two Chinese oil refineries, one trader in new Russia sanctions
Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief

Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief
Australia tells AI chatbot companies to detail child protection steps

Australia tells AI chatbot companies to detail child protection steps
Russia says Putin-Trump summit is still under preparation

Russia says Putin-Trump summit is still under preparation
Thai deputy finance minister resigns amid scam allegations

Thai deputy finance minister resigns amid scam allegations
Emaar founder Alabbar not inclined to take on Gaza rebuild work

Emaar founder Alabbar not inclined to take on Gaza rebuild work
Russia launched 28 missiles and 405 drones overnight, Ukraine says

Russia launched 28 missiles and 405 drones overnight, Ukraine says
Approval rating for Japan's new Takaichi cabinet beats predecessors, Kyodo poll shows

Approval rating for Japan's new Takaichi cabinet beats predecessors, Kyodo poll shows
Kremlin says date of Putin-Trump summit is yet to be set

Kremlin says date of Putin-Trump summit is yet to be set
Russia says no EU asset seizure if Russian assets are spared confiscation

Russia says no EU asset seizure if Russian assets are spared confiscation
Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security

Taiwan plans deeper military ties with US to bolster security
Italy says any new EU measures on Russian assets must be lawful

Italy says any new EU measures on Russian assets must be lawful
Exclusive-Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with promises on pickups and soybeans

Exclusive-Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with promises on pickups and soybeans
UN cybercrime pact to be signed in Hanoi raises hopes, concerns

UN cybercrime pact to be signed in Hanoi raises hopes, concerns
Factbox-Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Factbox-Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath
China to hold celebration for contested Taiwan 'retrocession' anniversary

China to hold celebration for contested Taiwan 'retrocession' anniversary
China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea

China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea
Taiwan wartime tunnel echoes with music as shells swapped for cellos

Taiwan wartime tunnel echoes with music as shells swapped for cellos
South Korea trade envoy seeks removal of China curbs on Hanwha Ocean's US units

South Korea trade envoy seeks removal of China curbs on Hanwha Ocean's US units
Factbox-Personnel changes to watch at key Chinese Communist Party meeting

Factbox-Personnel changes to watch at key Chinese Communist Party meeting
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip
Japan's Takaichi makes history, but women ask: what changes now?

Japan's Takaichi makes history, but women ask: what changes now?
China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund UN human rights work, report says

China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund UN human rights work, report says
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, EMSC says
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, EMSC says
Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams

Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
Exclusive-Russia reiterated previous Ukraine peace terms to US in private communique, sources say

Exclusive-Russia reiterated previous Ukraine peace terms to US in private communique, sources say
Lack of decision on Tomahawks made Russia less keen on diplomacy, Zelenskiy says

Lack of decision on Tomahawks made Russia less keen on diplomacy, Zelenskiy says
Israeli PM Netanyahu to appoint new national security adviser

Israeli PM Netanyahu to appoint new national security adviser
Europe, Ukraine prepare new proposal to end Russia's war, diplomats say

Europe, Ukraine prepare new proposal to end Russia's war, diplomats say
Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite

Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite
UK removes terrorism designation for Syria's HTS

UK removes terrorism designation for Syria's HTS
Ending polio still possible, health officials say, as funding cut by 30%

Ending polio still possible, health officials say, as funding cut by 30%
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