China declines meeting with US defence chief: Pentagon
The US had proposed the two men meet on the sidelines of this week's Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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Ukraine-Russia border ‘demilitarised zone’ floated for peace deal
Adviser to Ukraine's presidential office Mykhailo Podolyak said the demilitarised zone should be between 100-120km wide.
US to consider visa restrictions over Uganda anti-gay law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says legislation, which includes the death penalty, is deeply troubling.
China launches Shenzhou-16 mission to space station
Three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian to go to space, will spend six months on the Tiangong.
Japan’s Kishida sacks son as aide over ‘inappropriate behaviour’
Moves comes amid public outrage over photos of a party the younger Kishida held at the official prime minister's office.
Kyiv fends off latest Russian air attack, Zelenskyy lauds defence
Latest attack comes just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Ukraine's air defence units for saving lives.
Russian ‘spy’ whale Hvaldimir spotted off Sweden coast
Norwegian officials believe the beluga whale may have been trained by Russia's navy and is accustomed to humans.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 461
As the war enters its 461st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Protests erupt after allegations of Senegalese leader’s detention
Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was diverted to his home after he attempted to lead a convoy of vehicles to Dakar.
1MDB fugitive Jho Low placed in Macau as associates in spotlight
Malaysia's anti-corruption body reveals Jho Low's alleged whereabouts after questioning of 1MDB suspect Kee Kok Thiam.
As per your politics, debt ceiling plan is good or a ‘disaster’
While some of US Congress's most conservative members are not happy with the deal, business groups gave it a thumbs-up.
Iran journalist faces trial over charges tied to Amini protests
Iranian reporter tried in a closed court on charges linked to her coverage of Mahsa Amini’s funeral.
Teenaged student charged with murder in deadly Guyana school fire
The 15-year-old is accused of starting a fire in a school dormitory, killing 19, after her phone was confiscated.
Kosovo-Serbia tension: History, latest flare-up and what’s next?
Clashes erupt between police and local Serbs in northern Kosovo after new ethnic Albanian mayors take office.
El Salvador ex-president sentenced to 14 years over gang talks
Mauricio Funes, who currently lives in Nicaragua, denies the charges and says 2012 truce was brokered by the church.
Libya court sentences 23 to death for ISIL campaign
Appeals court sentences 14 others to life in prison for campaign including the beheading of Egyptian Christians in 2015.
India files graft case against BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce
The 'criminal conspiracy' case is related to the procurement and licensed manufacturing of 123 advanced jet trainers.
Venezuela’s Maduro meets Lula in Brazil as relations improve
Nicolas Maduro makes first visit to Brazil in years as Venezuela sees better ties with region's left-wing leaders.
US Senator Lindsey Graham on Russia wanted list after war remarks
Russia's Investigative Committee says it is opening a criminal investigation into comments made by Republican senator.
NATO troops form security cordons in Kosovo as Serbs protest
Soldiers block off four town halls to keep back Serbs protesting against ethnic Albanian mayors taking office.