North Korea says US seeking an excuse for an Asian NATO
North Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson said as much to a question put by KCNA, the…
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Palestinians to let US examine bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
The Al Jazeera journalist was killed while covering an Israeli military raid in the West…
Protesters storm Libya’s eastern parliament building in Tobruk, local media reports
Several cities, including Tripoli, have witnessed demonstrations over deteriorating living conditions and calls for the…
Deadly earthquakes hit southern Iran
Four separate earthquakes were recorded near the southern port city of Bandar-e Lengeh, including one…
Taiwan accepts same-sex marriage, so why not adoption?
This year, in a landmark legal case, the two men became the first same-sex couple…
2 more British citizens charged as ‘mercenaries’ in Russian-backed separatist region of Ukraine
“An investigation is now underway against British mercenaries Dylan Healy and Andrew Hill. They are…
From British to Chinese rule: Hong Kong, in photos
Chinese national and Hong Kong regional flags decorate a public housing building ahead of the…
A leader for all Israelis? Yair Lapid takes over as caretaker prime minister
The son of a prominent family, Lapid has dabbled in acting, screenwriting, music and even…
More than 300,000 killed in decade of Syrian conflict, UN says
The figure represents 83 civilian deaths, including nine women and 18 children, every day for…
Modi’s BJP wrests back control of key Indian state ahead of 2024 election
Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party will now form the government in Mumbai’s home state along with…
Indonesia passes contentious law to create more provinces in Papua
The Southeast Asian nation’s easternmost region, currently split between Papua and West Papua, will now…
Live updates: Hong Kong marks July 1 handover anniversary
A pedestrian waits to cross the street as flags of China and Hong Kong are…
US delegation unable to secure release of Americans detained in Venezuela
US Special President Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens was able to meet with wrongfully…
Buckingham Palace finishes report on handling of Meghan bullying allegations — but won’t say what’s in it
Speaking at a news conference to discuss the Royal Household’s annual financial statement, Michael Stevens…
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sworn in as Philippines’ new President
On Tuesday, Marcos Jr. survived a last-ditch attempt to disqualify him when the Supreme Court…
As Sri Lanka runs out of fuel, doctors and bankers protest ‘impossible situation’
Weeks of street demonstrations against cascading woes such as power cuts and shortages of food…
How Erdogan’s Turkey became NATO’s wild card
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said that Ankara had agreed to support the membership bids of…
Analysis: Xi Jinping brought Hong Kong to heel. Now he’s coming back to a city transformed
In his first trip outside mainland China since the start of the pandemic, Xi is…
Brazilian court orders Bolsonaro to compensate journalist for sexist remarks
The Brazilian president publicly claimed that Patricia Campos Mello, a reporter for newspaper Folha de…
How Erdogan’s Turkey became NATO’s wild card
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said that Ankara had agreed to support the membership bids of…
