Stranded ships exit Baltimore port via temporary channel
Ship traffic remained restricted as a container ship lost power and smashed into the bridge
US intelligence believes Putin probably didn't order Navalny to be killed, Wall Street Journal reports
The US assessment was based on a range of information, including intelligence and analysis of facts
Abbas, international leaders to hold Gaza talks in Riyadh this week
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain will attend the meeting
'Everyone sits out': Yangon parks offer heatwave relief
A wave of exceptionally hot weather has blasted Southeast Asia this week
Netherlands will consider resuming support to Palestinian UNRWA agency
Israel had yet to back up accusations that hundreds of UNRWA staff were behind Oct 7 attack
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian energy facilities in three regions
Ukraine's largest private energy company says its four thermal power stations were hit
Kristi Noem, a Trump VP contender, defends killing dog on family farm
Noem said the dog ruined a hunt and later attacked chickens owned by a local family
PM leaves for Riyadh to attend WEF's special meeting on Global Cooperation
Premier Shehbaz Sharif is also expected to hold meetings with important world leaders
Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government
Last week's election was the first since Sogavare struck a security pact with China in 2022
Sudanese filmmakers shine light on war's 'silent problems'
Desperation highlighted at the Aswan International Women Film Festival through five short films
Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa
As of Friday night, there were several reports of injuries but no immediate deaths reported
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing
China considers Taiwan the most important issue in its relations with the United States
US to give Ukraine new Patriot missiles as part of $6 billion aid package
"This is the largest security assistance package that we've committed to date," Austin told media
Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice
The rallies were spurred by a wave of violence against women as "a woman is killed every four days"
At Trump trial, Pecker says he killed story of affair even though it cost him
Pecker admitted that he "killed the story because it helped the candidate, Donald Trump?"
Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal
China claims almost the entire South China Sea
Gazans mourn baby who dies after rescue from dead mother's womb
The baby had been given the names Sabreen, after her dead mother, and Rouh, which means "soul"
North Korea accuses US of politicising human rights issues
Pyongyang will make stern and decisive choices to protect its sovereignty and safety
Hamas says it received Israel's response to its ceasefire proposal
After more than six months of war with Israel in Gaza, the negotiations remain deadlocked
Thousands in Budapest protest to demand child-protection reform
The protest was led by a former government insider Peter Magyar
Israeli strike kills Lebanese fighters in Beqaa area
Jama'a Islamiya confirmed in a statement that two of its field commanders were killed in the strike
'I can't breathe': Black man in Ohio tells police before he died, video shows
Officers wrestled Tyson to the ground and one of them placed his knee on the back of his neck
Netanyahu says ICC decisions will not affect Israel's actions, set dangerous precedent
Netanyahu said Israel will never accept any attempt by ICC to undermine its right to defend itself.
37 million tonnes of debris in Gaza could take years to clear: UN
There are some 37 million tonnes of debris to clear away in Gaza once the Israeli offensive is over.
UN ends, suspends probes into 5 UNRWA staffers accused by Israel
15 countries including US, UK suspended funding to UNRWA following the Israeli allegations.
Erdogan's White House talks with Biden postponed: Turkish official
The visit planned for May 9 was postponed because of a change in Erdogan's programme.
Strike on Iraq gas complex kills at least four Yemeni workers
Four Yemeni workers were killed in a drone attack on an Emirati-owned gas complex in Iraq.
Xi tells Blinken US, China should be 'partners, not rivals'
Xi said that he hoped that the United States would take "a positive view" of China's development.
Biden says he plans to debate Trump during Howard Stern interview
Joe Biden said on Friday that he would participate in a debate with Donald Trump.
India election sees turnout fall in second phase as Modi and Gandhi trade barbs
India election sees turnout fall in second phase as Modi and Gandhi trade barbs
King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
US says it's reviewing new information about Israeli unit accused of abuses before the war in Gaza
US says it’s reviewing new information about Israeli unit accused of abuses before the war in Gaza
Women and children linked to Islamic State group to Tajikistan
Women and children linked to Islamic State group to Tajikistan
Alphabet and Microsoft push Wall Street toward its first winning week in a month
Alphabet and Microsoft push Wall Street toward its first winning week in a month
Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions
Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
A Russian journalist has been detained for posts criticizing the military, his lawyer says
A Russian journalist has been detained for posts criticizing the military, his lawyer says
Egypt sends delegation to Israel, its latest effort to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Egypt sends delegation to Israel, its latest effort to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator
Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother’s womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator
Shoigu says Russia and allies should step up military exercises in Asia
He was speaking at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Water shortages, traffic aggravate India's Bengaluru as it votes
Bengaluru is home to thousands of startups and global firms
Another State Dept official resigns over US' Gaza policy amid growing student protests
Tariq Habash, who is Palestinian-American, had stepped down in January
Pakistan pushes for stopping Israeli war machine to end Palestinians' slaughter in Gaza
Says Israel’s war in Gaza has spread the conflict to adjacent regions
Pakistan in contact with US over energy requirement, says FO
Spox says PM Shehbaz will attend WEF meeting in Saudi Arabia on April 28-29
Somalia detains US-trained commandos over theft of rations
The Danab unit has been a key pillar of U.S.-backed efforts to combat militant group Al Shabaab
Bangladesh children sweat at home as heatwave shuts schools
Millions of pupils were told to stay home this week as South Asian nation swelters through heatwave
'Negative' factors building in US-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken
Blinken is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today
India begins voting in second phase of giant election as Modi vs Gandhi campaign heats up
Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general elections
Mexican lawmakers approve new pension fund backed by president
The creation of fund is part of a pension reform proposed by the outgoing President
Israel intensifies air strikes on Gaza's Rafah before ground operation
Medics in the besieged Palestinian enclave reported five Israeli air strikes on Rafah on Thursday.
Egypt in renewed mediation push for Gaza truce, sources say
Egypt has asked for a follow-up meeting with Israel in efforts to mediate a deal for a ceasefire.
Israeli land grabs spike in West Bank during Gaza war
Israel has for decades seized land in the Palestinian territory.
UK slaps fresh sanctions on Iran after Israel attack
UK joined the United States and Canada in announcing a fresh set of sanctions against Iran.
NATO chief Stoltenberg says it's 'not too late for Ukraine to prevail' against Russia
Ukraine has suffered setbacks on battlefield against Russia due to ammunition and weapons shortages.
Trump's three US Supreme Court appointees thrash out immunity claim
Trump appealed after lower courts rejected his claim of presidential immunity in a criminal case.
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa
At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding.
Satellite photos show new port construction in Gaza Strip for US-led aid operation
Satellite photos show new port construction in Gaza Strip for US-led aid operation
Wall Street tumbles after dispiriting data on the economy, as Meta sinks
Wall Street tumbles after dispiriting data on the economy, as Meta sinks
Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help
Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help
Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia's deputy defense minister
Third man is detained in a major bribery case that involves Russia’s deputy defense minister
EU military officer says a frigate has destroyed a drone launched from Yemen's Houthi-held areas
EU military officer says a frigate has destroyed a drone launched from Yemen’s Houthi-held areas
Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets ‘special treatment’ on abuses
Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for the prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for the prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden
Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
US House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests
Johnson visited the Manhattan campus "to support Jewish students"
Pro-Palestinian US high school students accuse school of censoring speech
The lawsuit said administrators treated the Arab Student Union differently from other groups
'Europe could die,' Macron warns, as he calls for stronger defences
France has seen some of its key ideas adopted by EU
More than 100 inmates escape after rain damages Nigerian prison
The downpour, which last several hours, wrecked parts of the medium-security prison
French police break up pro-Palestinian university protest
Police intervened as around 60 students gathered on a central Paris campus
Red blades atop Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse overnight
The Moulin Rouge is best known as the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance
Dozens arrested on California campus after students in Texas detained over protests
A Fox 7 photographer was arrested while a senior Texas journalist sustained injuries in the mayhem
Australian police charge five teenagers in Sydney cleric's stabbing
The five boys were arrested on Wednesday in the Sydney region
President, PM call for collective efforts to curb disease on World Malaria Day
Urge provincial govts, other stakeholders to get united to deal with alarming situation
Russia, US clash at UN over nuclear weapons in space
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a US-drafted UNSC resolution calling for end to arms race in space
Emperor penguins perish as ice melts to new lows: study
The report said record-low sea ice levels in 2023 contributed to the second-worst year for penguin
Spanish PM Sanchez considering resignation after wife's graft probe
He said he would announce his decision on Monday and suspend his schedule until then
The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
The missiles were contained in a $300m military aid package approved by President Biden on March 12
In China, Blinken urges fair treatment of American companies
Blinken's trip is the latest contact between the two nations on trade and military communication
Thousands mark Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand
Anzac Day originally commemorated a battle on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey during World War One
TikTok CEO expects to defeat US ban: 'We aren't going anywhere'
Experts question if any potential buyer has the financial resources to buy TikTok
Malala Yousafzai vows support for Gaza after backlash
Yousafzai has publically slated the civilian casualties and called for a ceasefire in Gaza
Massive Israeli air strikes end weeks of relative calm in Gaza
Israeli warplanes pounded the northern Gaza strip for a second day on Wednesday.
Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault
Israel has procured thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians it intends to evacuate from Rafah.
Gazans search for loved ones as bulldozers unearth bodies near hospital
Health workers have begun recovering bodies buried next to the city's Nasser Hospital.
Gaza could surpass famine thresholds in six weeks, UN official says
A UN-backed report published in March said that famine was imminent in northern Gaza.
US student protesters dig in as Israel-Hamas war grinds on
Since last Monday students and alumni have come together to express solidarity with Palestinians.
UAE announces $544 mn for rain repairs, says lessons 'learned'
United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday.
Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal
Zelensky said that 16 Ukrainian children had been reunited with their families.
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
Saudi King Salman leaves hospital after medical checks: state television
Saudi King Salman leaves hospital after medical checks: state television
EU Parliament adopts first EU-wide rules to combat domestic abuse
EU Parliament adopts first EU-wide rules to combat domestic abuse
Russia detains ally of Defence Minister Shoigu for alleged corruption
Russia detains ally of Defence Minister Shoigu for alleged corruption
Cuba apologises to Canada for delivering wrong body to grieving family
Cuba apologises to Canada for delivering wrong body to grieving family
Israeli push to legalise settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
Israeli push to legalise settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
Biden signs bill to provide $61 bn in new military aid for Ukraine, ban TikTok
"I just signed into law the national security package," Biden told reporters
Thousands in heatwave-hit Bangladesh pray for rain
Thousands in heatwave-hit Bangladesh pray for rain
France's Casino supermarket chain to axe up to 3,200 jobs
France's Casino supermarket chain to axe up to 3,200 jobs
A Greek lawmaker faces criminal charges following a brawl in parliament
A Greek lawmaker faces criminal charges following a brawl in parliament
Columbia University cites progress with Gaza war protesters after encampment arrests
Columbia University cites progress with Gaza war protesters after encampment arrests
Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals
Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals
Ukrainian officials thank the US for its latest military aid to help stop Russia's onslaught
Ukrainian officials thank the US for its latest military aid to help stop Russia’s onslaught
JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft
JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft
Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church
Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church
Germany will resume working with UN relief agency for Palestinians after a review
Germany will resume working with UN relief agency for Palestinians after a review
More US military aid will help Ukraine defend against Russia. But victory is a long way off
More US military aid will help Ukraine defend against Russia. But victory is a long way off
TikTok ban bill passes US Senate, what happens next?
TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, is given 9 months to divest the US assets of the app, or face ban
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
The months of March, April and May are typically the hottest and driest in the archipelago nation
Haley voters persist in Pennsylvania as Biden, Trump sweep state
The primary was one of the last tests of voter enthusiasm as both have low approval ratings
Mexico president eyes fresh pension fund ahead of election
The administration hopes to initially pour some 40 billion pesos into the fund
Haiti police bolster security around palace ahead of transition
The palace has come under repeated fire from gangs
Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales
The United States is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier
Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians, calls for unity among political elites
Indonesia president-elect won by a huge margin on Feb 14
Iran's Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka to foster ties, open hydropower project
It is the first visit by an Iranian president to Sri Lanka since April 2008
Famine risk 'very high' in Gaza, especially in north, US official says
The United Nations has long complained of obstacles to getting aid in and distributing it in Gaza
North Korea leader Kim's sister: we will build overwhelming military power
North Korea says US military exercises are preparations for a nuclear war against it
UN rights chief 'horrified' by mass grave reports at Gaza hospitals
Palestinian authorities reported finding hundreds of bodies in mass graves at Nasser hospital
Better US-China ties but still deep disagreements as Blinken starts visit
Blinken will meet with business leaders before heading to Beijing for talks on Friday
US Senate passes $95 bn aid bill, Israel to get $26 bn
The bill passed the Senate on an overwhelming 79-18 vote late Tuesday
Fire, evacuation after Ukraine drone attacks on Russia's Smolensk, Lipetsk
It was not immediately known what facilities were on fire
Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north
Strikes by air and shelling from tanks on ground were also reported in central and southern Gaza
Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn
The growing protests follow mass arrests of demonstrators at some East Coast universities recently
Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border
Myanmar's junta is under unprecedented pressure since last three years
Trump hush money trial: Tabloid publisher testifies he helped candidacy
Pecker testified that Enquirer paid two people for not publishing stories on his sexual misbehavior
North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip
N. Korea and Iran have long been suspected of cooperating on ballistic missile programmes
Tent compound rises in southern Gaza as Israel prepares for Rafah offensive
Khan Younis has been targeted by repeated Israeli military operations over recent weeks.
NATO newcomer Finland is now a 'front-line state' for the alliance, Finnish president says
NATO newcomer Finland is now a ‘front-line state’ for the alliance, Finnish president says
Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail until at least June 30
Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich’s appeal, keeping him in jail until at least June 30
Qatari emir in Nepal, expected to tackle migrant conditions and Nepali student held hostage by Hamas
Qatari emir in Nepal, expected to tackle migrant conditions and Nepali student held hostage by Hamas
Human rights groups condemn UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda after Parliament backs new law
Human rights groups condemn UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda after Parliament backs new law
UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
5 migrants die while crossing the English Channel hours after the UK approved a deportation bill
5 migrants die while crossing the English Channel hours after the UK approved a deportation bill
As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge
As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 crew
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 crew
Modi is accused of using hate speech for calling Muslims 'infiltrators' at an Indian election rally
The Congress party moved the Election Commission saying Modi broke rules by using religion as a tool
Police in Bosnia arrest 23 people suspected of being part of global drug kingpin's 'inner circle'
Police in Bosnia arrest 23 people suspected of being part of global drug kingpin’s ‘inner circle’
Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video
Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video
Two Hezbollah members killed in Israeli strikes
Since Oct 7, there have been near-daily exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israeli army
Aid workers worried over looming Rafah invasion
Oxfam joined 12 other aid groups in a joint call for a ceasefire on April 3
Indian court extends pre-trial detention of opposition leader Kejriwal until May 7
Arvind Kejriwal is a fierce critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags
Kyiv is desperate to replenish its drained and depleted forces, which are outnumbered by Russia
Five migrants die in attempt to cross English Channel: French police says
The French coast guard confirmed a police rescue operation had found several "lifeless bodies"
Top UN officials call on UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda
Other countries are considering tough measures to stem illegal migration
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia
More than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested last week
In world first, Venice to trial day tickets
On Thursday, day visitors will for the first time have to buy a five-euro ($5.3) ticket
Highest-level rainstorm warning issued in south China's Guangdong
Torrential rains have lashed Guangdong in recent days, swelling rivers and raising fears of flooding
Timeline of Donald Trump-Stormy Daniels hush money case
Trump has pleaded not guilty to falsifying business records to cover up the payment
Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo
Helped by Jokowi's tacit endorsement, Prabowo won by a huge margin in Feb 14 election
Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results
The election is being watched by China, the US and neighbouring Australia
Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air, 10 killed
Efforts were underway to verify the identities of the crew members killed
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi lauds Pakistan's stance on war-torn Gaza
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz welcomed President Raisi at Lahore airport
US turns blind eye to Israel's violation of human rights in annual report
Israel’s war on Hamas has also plunged the Middle East into heightened instability and violence
US Supreme Court weighs ban on homeless people sleeping outside
Those breaking the rules face hundred-dollar fines and possible prison sentences for repeat offender
UK Parliament approves controversial Rwanda deportation bill
British PM Rishi Sunak 's latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won approval
On first day of Trump hush money trial, prosecutors say he corrupted 2016 election
Trump is charged with falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to a porn star
Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage
More than 100 people were killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and Muslims
The report noted rise in hate speech and revocation of Muslim-majority Kashmir's special status
200 bodies at Nasser hospital in Gaza, say local authorities
Health workers had uncovered around 200 bodies buried by Israeli forces at a hospital in Khan Yunis.
Gaza health system 'completely obliterated': UN expert
UN expert said the right to health has been decimated at every level.
'Neutrality' issues found at UN agency for Palestinians, but no terrorism proof
An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found some neutrality-related issues.
Dozens arrested on US campuses as tensions flare over Gaza war
A large group of demonstrators has established a "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" on lawns at Columbia.
N. Korea's Kim oversees drill simulating 'nuclear counterattack'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a drill simulating a "nuclear counterattack."
EU disappoints Ukraine by failing to agree on air defence deliveries
Ukraine has asked for seven additional US-made Patriot air defence systems.
Israeli hostage families make Passover plea for return of missing loved ones
Israeli hostage families make Passover plea for return of missing loved ones
White House weighs immigration relief for spouses of US citizens
White House weighs immigration relief for spouses of US citizens
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit
Russian air strike took out TV tower in Ukraine's Kharkiv
Russian air strike took out TV tower in Ukraine's Kharkiv
The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension
The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok’s new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension
Nearly 100 Belarus political prisoners have severe medical problems, rights group says
Nearly 100 Belarus political prisoners have severe medical problems, rights group says
European nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give the air defense systems to Ukraine
European nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give the air defense systems to Ukraine
Pakistan, Iran resolve to broaden bilateral cooperation
Both presidents Zardari, Dr Raisi expressed deep concern over worsening situation in Gaza
Poland's prime minister celebrates after his party wins a string of cities in mayoral votes
Poland’s prime minister celebrates after his party wins a string of cities in mayoral votes
First deportation flights will leave UK for Rwanda in 10-12 weeks, Prime Minister Sunak pledges
First deportation flights will leave UK for Rwanda in 10-12 weeks, Prime Minister Sunak pledges
Greek and Turkish delegations meet in Athens as part of efforts to improve often strained ties
Greek and Turkish delegations meet in Athens as part of efforts to improve often strained ties
Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China
Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China
Heavy rainstorms kill 4 people in southern China. Ten others are missing
Heavy rainstorms kill 4 people in southern China. Ten others are missing
Biden to unveil $7 billion for rooftop solar in Earth Day message
Biden to unveil $7 billion for rooftop solar in Earth Day message
Russia-Ukraine war: What difference will US aid package make?
Kyiv still faces manpower shortages on the battlefield
Pakistan, Iran sign agreements to take trade volume to $10bn
The agreements include cooperation in security and judicial assistance in civil matters
Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine
"Iran has repeatedly said its nuclear programme only serves peaceful purposes"
Turkey's Erdogan in Iraq to push for reset of ties, cooperation against PKK
It is the first visit by a Turkish leader since 2011 following years of rocky relation
China opposes Japan prime minister's offering at Yasukuni shrine
The shrine is seen by Beijing and Seoul as a symbol of Japan's past military aggression
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Oct 7 attack
Russia says West is teetering on brink of conflict between nuclear powers
Negotiations on global plastic treaty to resume in Canada
Negotiators have already met three times and are expected to hold a final round of negotiations
Pro-China party wins Maldives election in landslide, media say
People's National Congress won 65 of the 93 seats
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election
Two videos have been viewed on social media more than half a million times
Who are the 12 jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York?
To protect their safety, the judge overseeing the case has limited what media can report about them
First Iran group in nine years heads to Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia had lifted restrictions on Iranians wanting to perform Umrah in December
China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says
The sea should not be an arena where countries can flex their gunboat muscles
Who are the Trump trial witnesses in the hush money case?
David Pecker, the publisher of a tabloid newspaper, is expected to be prosecution's first witness
Indonesia court to rule on petitions seeking presidential election re-run
Prabowo Subianto has won 58% of the votes
Trump's unprecedented hush money trial moves to opening statements
The Manhattan trial poses a big risk for Trump less than seven months before election day
11 missing, thousands evacuated as storms strike south China
More than 53,000 people have been relocated across Guangdong province, the media added
