Malaysia calls for ‘strong’ measures on Myanmar as ASEAN meets
The 10-member Southeast Asian grouping has been strained to the limit over the crisis caused by the 2021 military coup.
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Six killed in Peru in clash between military and Shining Path rebel group
Remnants of the Maoist rebel group once focused on overthrowing the government have turned to drug trafficking.
Russia won’t renew grain until West meets its demands, Putin tells Erdogan
The Russian leader's stance dashes hopes that Erdogan could help revive the vital grain deal amid soaring food prices.
North Korean leader Kim expected to meet Russia’s Putin: US
The US says Kim Jong Un is expected to hold a 'leader-level diplomatic engagement' with Vladimir Putin.
Morocco protests over killed jet ski tourists in Algeria
Morocco's National Council for Human Rights condemned last week's incident, when the tourists strayed across the border.
China will dominate the world of tech, Web Summit’s Cosgrave says
The co-founder of the tech summit, which will be held in Qatar next year, says the West has lost its lead on tech.
Singer Steve Harwell of the pop-rock band Smash Mouth dies at 56
Harwell, who sang hits like All Star and Then the Morning Comes, died of acute liver failure, band manager says.
‘There is no work’: Guatemala political crisis spotlights calls for change
Guatemalans have mixed expectations for next government as president-elect's path to office fraught with uncertainty.
Metro rail service starts in Nigeria’s Lagos, set to ease traffic
The 13km-long (8-mile) first phase, which was delayed for decades, opens its services in step to ease commuting.
Biden hits out at Trump in Labor Day speech focused on US jobs, economy
US president takes repeated shots at his predecessor's economic record as 2024 election campaign begins to heat up.
Israel opens new embassy in Bahrain, agrees to boost trade relations
Israel and Bahrain continue to strengthen ties, after they were established in 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords.
Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president for second term
Re-elected leader pleads for unity and promises to revive ailing economy following last month's disputed polls.
Sweden, EU say Swedish national has been held in Iran since last year
The announcement comes after The New York Times reported on the detention of an employee of the EU diplomatic corps.
India’s moon rover completes walk, put into ‘sleep mode’
The rover's payloads are turned off and data it collected has been transmitted to Earth, India's space agency says.
Roads turned into rivers as torrential rains lash Spain
Record rainfall caused heavy flooding in central Spain, shutting roads, subway lines and high-speed train connections.
At least three dead as heavy rainfall triggers flash floods in Spain
Flash floods transform streets into rivers of mud and force the closure of metro lines and high-speed rail links.
Gabon coup leader Nguema sworn in as transitional head of state
Nguema took the oath in the presidential palace in Gabon’s capital Libreville and promised credible elections.
Erdogan visits Putin in Russia’s Sochi in bid to revive Ukraine grain deal
Putin says the deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain will not be restored until the West lifts embargo on Russia.
What is Pirola – the newest BA.2.86 coronavirus variant spreading?
US health agency recommends keeping up to date with COVID vaccines and booster shots annually along with flu jabs.
What is Burning Man? All you need to know about the festival and floods
Tens of thousands of partygoers are stuck in mud as rare desert rain inundated parts of the western US state of Nevada.