US on track to open new Tonga embassy this month
The US has been deepening engagement in the Pacific region amid concerns about China's influence.
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China’s foreign minister touts ‘friendship’ on Myanmar visit
Qin Gang is the highest-ranking Chinese official to meet Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing since his power grab two years ago.
Messi to face disciplinary action at PSG over Saudi Arabia trip
Football superstar Messi may face suspension for taking a trip to Saudi Arabia without permission from PSG: News reports
Beyond barbed wire: South Korea invites public to hike DMZ
New trails, currently open only to Koreans for security reasons, provide a new perspective on heavily-fortified border.
Hong Kong reduces directly-elected seats in district polls
The latest changes are part of an effort to ensure only 'patriots' hold political office in the territory.
Hong Kong court considers journalist appeal on press freedom day
Bao Choy is appealing her conviction over her investigation into a brutal mob attack at the Yuen Long station in 2019.
Palestinian groups, Israeli forces agree to Gaza ceasefire
Israeli forces and armed Palestinian groups in Gaza have agreed to a 'reciprocal and simultaneous' ceasefire.
Amid protests, authorities uphold legitimacy of Paraguay election
The Organization of American States, as well as Paraguay officials, have affirmed the legitimacy of Sunday's vote.
Woman recounts alleged Trump sex assault during civil rape trial
Jessica Leeds says she was sexually assaulted by Trump years before he allegedly raped writer E Jean Carroll.
Senator urges release of new US report on killing of Abu Akleh
The Biden administration has not acknowledged a new assessment on Israel's fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist.
Israel bombs Gaza as tensions rise over death of Khader Adnan
Israel is striking Gaza after Palestinian factions sent rockets across the border following the death of Khader Adnan.
Calls for ceasefire at start of latest Colombia-ELN peace talks
Peace talks between the rebel group and the Colombian government have entered their third round of negotiations in Cuba.
Blast causes another train to derail in Russia near Ukraine
A blast derailed a freight train in a Russian region near Ukraine, authorities say, adding there were no casualties.
India’s Go First airline files for bankruptcy
The airline blamed 'faulty' Pratt & Whitney engines which led to the grounding of half its fleet, hurting revenue.
Brazil’s ‘fake news’ bill sparks outcry from tech giants
Major tech companies are campaigning against legislation, prompting backlash from Brazilian justice minister and courts.
US short-seller says iconic investor Icahn has ‘ponzi-like’ biz
Hindenburg Research said Carl Icahn takes money from new investors 'to pay out dividends to old investors'.
Greece’s top court bans far-right party from May election
The Greeks (Hellenes) Party is the first party to be disqualified since the restoration of democracy in 1974.
Sudan’s warring sides ‘agree seven-day ceasefire’
South Sudan's foreign ministry, which made the announcement, say the truce will start from Thursday.
‘Another era’: As King Charles III takes crown, Canada shrugs
Coronation met with 'ambivalence' in largest Commonwealth nation, experts say, as calls to break with UK monarchy grow.
Detained by Russian occupiers: ‘They jail you and forget’
Liliya Pshenichnaya says Russian forces held her for 60 days in a process that was arbitrary, frightful, and confused.