US commissions navy warship USS Canberra in Sydney
Warship latest collaboration between the two countries as they join forces to combat China's influence in the Pacific.
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Pop band The 1975’s set stopped in Malaysia after onstage kiss
Good Vibes festival organisers said 1975's set was stopped due to 'non-compliance with local performance guidelines'.
N Korea fires several cruise missiles into sea as tensions soar
Latest North Korean missile launches come amid warnings as US nuclear-armed submarine docks in South Korea port.
‘Why would I vote?’:Cambodians quietly question election’s value
Some plan to resist a discredited national election the only way they can: by staying at home on voting day.
Biden administration warns Texas over floating barriers at border
The US Department of Justice says the barrier in Rio Grande is unlawful and could endanger the lives of immigrants.
Brazil to rein in gun ownership after Bolsonaro-era expansion
Former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro loosened restrictions on gun purchases and encouraged firearm ownership.
Ex-Trump lawyer settles lawsuit for $1.7m in alleged unpaid fees
Former lawyer Michael Cohen is set to play a central role in criminal charges against Donald Trump in New York.
UN expert slams Syria detention of minors over parents’ ISIL ties
Visit to northeastern Syria by UN rapporteur finds 'cradle-to-grave detention' of children violates international law.
Guatemala police raid office of Semilla presidential candidate
Guatemala is on edge as the attorney general's office targets one of the two leading parties in the presidential race.
Texas university president resigns in latest US race-related row
Race, education and inclusivity programmes have become the latest fronts in the 'culture wars'.
MSF says armed men attacked aid workers in Sudan
Doctors Without Borders says security situation has dramatically deteriorated, putting activities in Khartoum at risk.
Any Polish aggression on Belarus is attack on Russia, Putin says
President says Russia will retaliate against any attack on ally. Poland denies having territorial ambitions in Belarus.
UN food agency worker killed in Yemen
Yemen's health minister says WFP employee was killed in an attack in Taiz, calling on authorities to 'arrest criminals'.
India, Sri Lanka agree to boost economic and energy ties
Sri Lankan president's visit to India signals growing ties as neighbours agree to boost cooperation in various sectors.
What is happening in India’s Manipur?
Viral clip showing dozens of men parading around two women stripped naked and and assaulting them has triggered outrage.
Russia detains ex-separatist commander Igor Girkin
The Russian nationalist, who criticised the way Russia is running its war in Ukraine, was taken from his home in Moscow.
Legendary US singer Tony Bennett dies at 96
Bennett was the last of the great saloon singers, whose devotion to classic songs graced a decades-long career.
Trial in Donald Trump’s classified documents case set for May
Jury trial of former US president to begin on May 20, less than six months before presidential election.
Swedish embassy in Iraq relocates after attack over Quran burning
Swedish telecoms company Ericsson also looking into reports that Iraq has suspended its work permits there.
Pakistan election body says ready for national polls in October
Five-year tenure of national and provincial assemblies ends on August 12, with new elections to be held within 60 days.