‘Like a jailhouse’: Afghans languish in US detention centres
Fleeing deteriorating conditions under the Taliban, some Afghan refugees have made a risky trek to the US-Mexico border.
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Protests continue in Israel against proposed judicial changes
Anti-proposal activists demonstrated nationwide all day, including at mass protest at Ben Gurion International Airport.
China promises ‘robust response’ to any NATO expansion in Asia
Beijing rejects NATO concern over its 'stated ambitions', criticises presence of four Asian countries at Vilnius summit.
Philippines allows Barbie film with blurred South China Sea map
Censors want a 'cartoonish map' depicting China's claim over the South China Sea blurred from the film.
China launches world’s first methane-fuelled space rocket
Success of Zhuque-2 puts China ahead of US firms SpaceX and Blue Origin in developing methane-fuelled space rockets.
Full text: NATO Vilnius summit communique
NATO leaders are meeting in the Lithuanian capital against the backdrop of Russia's continuing invasion of Ukraine.
Thai electoral body seeks Pita Limjaroenrat’s disqualification
Move comes a day before the parliament votes on Pita Limjaroenrat's bid to become the next prime minister of Thailand.
Ukraine F-16 fighter pilot training to start soon in Romania
Ukraine defence minister says he hopes training lasts no longer than 6 months so planes in combat against Russia soon.
Sri Lanka’s fishermen face double whammy of climate and economy
Small-scale fishers who supply nearly half of Sri Lanka’s animal protein are being hit by inflation and climate change.
Belarus artist who put manure at Lukashenko’s office dies in jail
Artist and political activist Ales Pushkin, 57, has died in a prison in what his wife said were 'unclear circumstances'.
Taiwan says Chinese air force, navy stage mass drill near island
Defence ministry says monitoring the situation after Chinese air force planes appeared to be coordinating with ships.
North Korea fires suspected long range ballistic missile
Japan lodges 'stern protest' after Pyongyang launched weapon from east coast – its 12th launch this year.
Russia’s Medvedev says NATO’s Ukraine aid brings world war closer
The deputy secretary of Russia's Security Council said Western military aid would not stop Moscow's victory in Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 504
As the conflict enters its 504th day, these are the main developments.
Japan turns to livestreamed fish in Fukushima safety campaign
Tokyo has embarked on a multi-million dollar campaign to convince people it's safe to release radioactive water.
US Justice Dept switches course on Trump immunity in Carroll case
The department previously said Trump enjoyed immunity for comments that writer E Jean Carroll called defamatory.
White Helmets accuse Syrian missile attack of killing volunteer
The volunteer group said Abdul Baset Abdul Khaleq died while a rescue van toured areas shelled by artillery.
Russia launches latest drone attack on Kyiv as NATO meets
Russia also conducted air raids on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday morning with Iranian-made Shahed drones.
Follower of US cult leader Charles Manson released from prison
Leslie Van Houten, 73, was serving a sentence for fatally stabbing a store owner and his wife in Los Angeles in 1969.
Jury declares pages from Aretha Franklin’s couch to be her will
Franklin's sons have disputed which version of their mother's will is valid following the singer's 2018 death.