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South-East Asia chokes on smog from Indonesia's wildfires

For three exhausting months, Andri Susanto and his crew have been fighting raging fires on the island of Borneo — and bl...

AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt election with 43.8% of vote — election commission

This is the best result the AfD has ever achieved in a German state election, doubling its share of the vote compared to...

At least five killed across Gaza on Sunday

At least five killed across Gaza on Sunday Israeli across the Gaza Strip on Sunday resulted in the killing of five Pales...

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Concludes State Visit to Vietnam

The two nations agreed to bolster cooperation in a host of areas, including defense, investment, trade, and digital tech...

Netanyahu orders evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts: Minister

The evacuation concerned outposts built in areas under the control of the Palestinian Authority and without official aut...

Jamaica to file slavery reparations petition during UK visit

Petition to King Charles questions the legality of slavery under English law and UK’s responsibility for reparations.

Singapore PM Wong Warns Racist Comments Risk Deepening Divides

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned against a recent spat of racist comments being made online, saying prejudi...

Ukraine war update: It will be a brutal fall and winter

In a war, length is far more important than ferocity. Trying to keep a war from escalating might seem like a prudent thi...

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's ‘little excursion’ becomes an uphill battle as Iran war continues

Comments from U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright over suggest those promises may be increasingly difficult to reconcile.

Lee reaffirms commitment to 'pacemaker' role to promote N. Korea-US dialogue

President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed his commitment to playing a "pacemaker" role in promoting the resumption of dialo...

Kim Commissions Second Destroyer to Bolster Nuclear Naval Force

North Korea has launched into service its second destroyer in less than three months as leader Kim Jong Un pushes to upg...

Sanctioned ICC head Akane calls court the last bastion of rule of law

The U.S. government imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and an ICC senior trial lawyer last month.

Nepal’s US$5 billion flood damage tab puts UN climate change fund to the test

Even as rescuers search for the thousands still missing in Nepal after catastrophic flooding that killed 1,250 people, t...

Middle East Live: Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon ahead of strikes

The Israeli army demanded early Monday that residents of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon leave a specific zone ahead of...

China mounts fresh campaign to encircle Taiwan with patrols

Since June, Beijing has deployed on average two Coast Guard cutters per month east of Taiwan, an area vital to U.S. alli...

Singapore must never allow prejudice against any community: PM Wong on anti-Indian abuse

Racist comments surfaced online targeting some of the nine Singaporeans missing in the Nepal-Tibet disaster, while quest...

Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers?

President Ruto says small businesses should be reserved for Kenyans as his government moves against foreign traders.

Israeli army announces expulsion orders in south Lebanon, minutes before strikes

Israeli army announces expulsion orders in south Lebanon, minutes before strikes The Israeli military early on Monday or...

Germany’s far-right AfD thanks Elon Musk as France warns state election win a ‘serious moment’

Lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes further ‘strong’ cooperation with Musk as French minister says ‘We cannot forge...

Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west

LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — Officials in Hawaii urged residents and visitors to prepare for heavy rains, flooding and possibly ...

Armed man attempts to attack Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio — TV

The assailant rushed toward Amy Acton and injured several people at the event

Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade honour Ratko Mladic with tifo

Red Star Belgrade fans unveiled a tifo honouring Ratko Mladic at the Belgrade derby with Partizan.

US envoys have 'more effective proposals': Ukraine official

Washington's envoys have brought new, "more effective" proposals on ending the war with Russia to Kyiv, a senior Ukraini...

EU to give Greenland a cash boost amid Trump annexation drive

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is visiting Greenland in a show of support for the territory, which h...

Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election

BERLIN (Reuters) -- The Alternative for Germany surged into first place ‌in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, ...

States with anti-Russian sanctions taking part in EEF underscore its significance — envoy

These countries realize that it's impossible to imagine a world without Russia or the Arctic today, Deputy Prime Ministe...

US envoys bring ‘more effective’ Ukraine peace proposals to Kyiv, official says

US envoys brought new, “more effective” proposals to Kyiv aimed at ending the war with Russia, a senior Ukrainian presid...

European chamber chief in Hong Kong heads to Brussels to ‘reset city’s image’

The head of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (EuroCham) aims to “reset” perceptions about the financial hub...

EU to boost Greenland investment amid Trump annexation claims

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to announce increased EU investment in Greenland on Monda...

Netanyahu orders evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts, minister says

While all Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law, Israel considers some est...

North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’

Leader Kim Jong Un says vessel will form part of Pyongyang's nuclear response system, strengthen naval forces.

Israeli air strikes kills two in Gaza, including a child

Israeli air strikes kills two in Gaza, including a child An Israeli aerial strike on Sunday targeting a civilian car kil...

Susan Sarandon says she is losing movie roles because of her support for Palestine

Oscar-winning actor says she and other outspoken critics of Israel have found it ‘impossible’ to get hired by major stud...

Lee's approval rating hits new low of 37.4%: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has slipped to a new low of 37.4 percent, marking the eighth consecutive week ...

Nepal’s request for flood payout tests new climate-aid system

Costs are expected to come to at least $5 billion, an enormous amount for one of Asia's poorest countries, and the fund ...

Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school

The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim...

China marks major tunnel milestone for Central Asia railway bypassing Russia

Fresh off Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, project officials have announced the successful drilling o...

Nuclear waste plan for Japanese resort town sparks backlash: ‘not our problem’

The rural Japanese town of Hitachiomiya sprawls down the Naka River valley in northwest Ibaraki prefecture, surrounded b...

BSW says it shares common ground with AfD on issues related to Russia, sanctions

According to Thomas Schulze, like the AfD, the BSW advocates for "affordable energy"

US envoys hold talks with Zelenskiy on first Kyiv visit