Weak turnout seen in Myanmar's phased election, first since 2021 coup

Weak turnout seen in Myanmar's phased election, first since 2021 coup
Weak turnout seen in Myanmar's phased election, first since 2021 coup

Weak turnout seen in Myanmar's phased election, first since 2021 coup
Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn't want peace

Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn't want peace
Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says

Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says
Russia downs 111 Ukrainian drones in three hours, defence ministry says

Russia downs 111 Ukrainian drones in three hours, defence ministry says
Italy loosens court control over public tenders, amid protests

Italy loosens court control over public tenders, amid protests
Taiwan rattled by 7.0 magnitude quake, no major damage reported
Taiwan rattled by 7.0 magnitude quake, no major damage reported
Army chief says Switzerland can't defend itself from full-scale attack

Army chief says Switzerland can't defend itself from full-scale attack
Explainer-What lies ahead for Ukraine's contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant?

Explainer-What lies ahead for Ukraine's contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant?
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting
U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says

U.S.-backed airstrikes in Nigeria hit two ISIS-linked camps, government says
China passes revised foreign trade law to bolster trade war capabilities

China passes revised foreign trade law to bolster trade war capabilities
Yemen's Saudi-led coalition warns STC against moves in Hadramout

Yemen's Saudi-led coalition warns STC against moves in Hadramout
Thailand and Cambodia halt fierce border conflict with second ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia halt fierce border conflict with second ceasefire
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine before Zelenskiy-Trump meeting
Myanmar goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis

Myanmar goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis
Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election

Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election
Russia likely placing new hypersonic missiles at former airbase in Belarus, researchers find

Russia likely placing new hypersonic missiles at former airbase in Belarus, researchers find
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
Rubio spoke with Honduras President-elect Asfura after election victory

Rubio spoke with Honduras President-elect Asfura after election victory
Venezuela frees 99 prisoners detained after post-election protests
Venezuela frees 99 prisoners detained after post-election protests
Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state

Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state
Malaysia's ex-PM Najib ordered to serve 15 years in jail in 1MDB case

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib ordered to serve 15 years in jail in 1MDB case
Zelenskiy says he will meet Trump on Sunday to discuss Ukraine territory, guarantees

Zelenskiy says he will meet Trump on Sunday to discuss Ukraine territory, guarantees
Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to U.S. intelligence
Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to U.S. intelligence
Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say

Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say
Putin sends a signal to Trump on Ukraine proposals

Putin sends a signal to Trump on Ukraine proposals
Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says

Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says
Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills eight

Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills eight
Trump to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, Axios reports

Trump to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, Axios reports
Former China Life president expelled from Communist Party after corruption probe
Former China Life president expelled from Communist Party after corruption probe
Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB saga's biggest trial

Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB saga's biggest trial
Zelenskiy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on Sunday

Zelenskiy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on Sunday
Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says

Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says
Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial

Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial
Southern Yemeni separatists dismiss Saudi call to withdraw from eastern provinces

Southern Yemeni separatists dismiss Saudi call to withdraw from eastern provinces
South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-president Yoon

South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-president Yoon
Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check

Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check
Myanmar to hold third phase of election voting on January 25, state media reports
Myanmar to hold third phase of election voting on January 25, state media reports
Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial

Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial
Ukraine, US negotiators discussed how to bring peace closer, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine, US negotiators discussed how to bring peace closer, Zelenskiy says
Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon
Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon
Jair Bolsonaro backs son's Brazil presidential bid, undergoes hernia surgery

Jair Bolsonaro backs son's Brazil presidential bid, undergoes hernia surgery
Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks

Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks
Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy

Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy
Daughters of King Charles' brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service

Daughters of King Charles' brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks