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Yemeni govt forces fortify defences in Aden

ABU DHABI: Yemen’s internationally recognised government is fortifying positions on the outskirts of Aden province, home...

Japan considers setting five-year defense spending plan at ¥60 trillion

The Defense Ministry estimates that necessary defense expenditures for the five-year period will total ¥70 trillion to ¥...

Trump to hold unprecedented trilateral meeting with Xi, Putin in China

U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a trilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladi...

The Green Report: Wars, El Niño, and COP’s new sales pitch

Rappler's Jee Geronimo and Iya Gozum talk about what's at stake at COP31 and what this means for vulnerable countries li...

Rubio says economic pain inflicted on Iran makes military action unnecessary

Rubio says economic pain inflicted on Iran makes military action unnecessary US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said ...

Historic first summit for Trump, Xi, Putin will not focus on Ukraine, White House says

A U.S. official said that a trilateral meeting has been planned, but will focus on nuclear non-proliferation and the war...

Trump to hold talks with Xi, Putin next week

US President Donald Trump is set to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin du...

Trump, Xi and Putin plan unprecedented joint meeting on sidelines of APEC in China: officials

For the Kremlin, the planned trilateral meeting is a coveted chance to posture as a superpower on par with Washington an...

Iran's navy claims US MQ-I drone shot down off southern coast

Iran's navy claims US MQ-I drone shot down off southern coast Iranian navy has said it shot down a US MQ-1 drone near th...

Trump to raise nuclear-arms cuts with Putin, Xi on Thursday, White House says

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 - US President Donald Trump will raise nuclear-arms reduction at a meeting in China next week with Ru...

Iran warns of 'immediate response' to any US-Israeli attack, slams Gulf nations

Iran warns of 'immediate response' to any US-Israeli attack, slams Gulf nations Iran has said that any renewed US-Israel...

Trump will not raise Nvidia spy issue with Xi at summit, officials say

US president will hold trilateral meeting with Chinese president and Russia’s Vladimir Putin next week

Trial showed obsession to U.S. miliary took ex-elite worker down wrong path

A trial earlier this year that convicted a former major Japanese trading firm employee for illegally entering a U.S. bas...

UN, partners urge Israel to lift restrictions on aid into Gaza

UN, partners urge Israel to lift restrictions on aid into Gaza The UN and its humanitarian partners have called on Israe...

China holds 80% of world’s underwater data centre patents as computing energy demands grow

China owns 80 per cent of the world’s underwater data centre patents, giving it a decisive lead in critical technologies...

India pins hopes on AI start-up to avoid becoming ‘digital colony’

Sarvam has received government backing to build native models in world’s most populous country

Pentagon No. 3 hails subs as ‘indispensable’ to deterring foes in Pacific

Elbridge Colby said the "silent service" is crucial when it comes to denying an adversary control of the "first island c...

ASEAN faces Myanmar dilemma as some members pursue closer ties

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are set to review their decision to exclude Myanmar when they meet...

Progressive challenge to Democratic Senate chief Schumer opens fight for bolder agenda

The challenge escalates a fight inside the Democratic Party over how bold it should be in forcing an end to the Iran war...

BREAKING NEWS: Trump to hold talks with Xi in China on Thursday: U.S. official

BREAKING NEWS: Trump to hold talks with Xi in China on Thursday: U.S. officialRead full story here

Trump doesn’t plan to raise Nvidia, spy issue during China trip: U.S. officials

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned this week after reports of multiple affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy...

White House says Trump to meet with Putin, Xi Jinping in China — news agency

According to the US President's spokesperson, Donald Trump wants to discuss nuclear arms reduction during the meeting

Centcom says two Iranian drones aimed at Bahrain shot down

Centcom says two Iranian drones aimed at Bahrain shot down The US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces shot down tw...

White House confirms US-China-Russia trilateral on Apec sidelines

The White House on Friday confirmed an unprecedented meeting between leaders of the US, China and Russia has been schedu...

Rubio takes swipe at international law, attacking ICC

Rubio cautioned the ICC against "quoting laws to men with swords," as he accused the court of trying to enforce rules th...

White House demanding Japan triple host-nation support for U.S. troops

The United States is demanding that Japan provide a total of ¥3 trillion over the five years starting in fiscal 2027 for...

Trump, Xi and Putin to hold historic meeting on APEC sidelines in China

Trump wants to talk about reducing nuclear arsenals and is also set to bring up his war in Iran — but is not expected to...

BREAKING NEWS: No plan for Trump to meet N. Korea leader during Asia trip: U.S. official

BREAKING NEWS: No plan for Trump to meet N. Korea leader during Asia trip: U.S. official Read full story here

Afghanistan’s new road to China ends at a closed border

Taliban government hopes its Wakhan Corridor road will open new trade routes and reduce reliance on Pakistan.

Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever

The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever

The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

Iran war live: Fighting grips Yemen as Qatar, Turkiye sign defence deal

Doha, Ankara agreement pledges joint action against external attacks as fighting in Yemen displaces civilians.

China drills ‘silent intimidation’: Taiwan

EU leaders seek to tackle challenges in first AI summit

Climate index unfairly ranks Taiwan: minister

Ex-Seychelles leader condemns treatment of Lai

China’s Sun celebrations a ‘united front’ tactic: experts

2026 ELECTIONS: New Taipei City mayoral candidates outline visions

US Congress eyes tighter curbs on chips to China

South African polls show shift in voter loyalties