North Korea warns US of nuclear retaliation as tensions rise
Warning comes days after the US sent nuclear submarine to South Korea for the first time in decades.
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Spain opens second tax probe into Colombian singer Shakira
The superstar is already due to stand trial at the end of the year in Spain for allegedly failing to pay $16.3m in taxes
UK sanctions Wagner-linked officials in Mali, Sudan and CAR
The individuals now face asset freezes and travel bans in UK for alleged human rights abuses in three African states.
Nine dead, 16 wounded in bomb blast in eastern DR Congo
The blast occurred on Wednesday in North Kivu province in the restive eastern DRC where multiple armed groups are based.
Sri Lanka passes anti-corruption bill as part of IMF bailout plan
This is the first time an IMF programme has been linked to such a measure in Asia.
Middle East Roundup: Cairo grants pardons amidst crackdown
A 'day of disruption' in Israel and regional leaders in a frenzy of deals and talks – here’s the Middle East this week.
Where is China’s foreign minister Qin Gang?
Qin's absence from public view has prompted rampant speculation and highlighted Beijing's lack of transparency.
In India, fantasy gaming is causing addiction and financial ruin
Lack of regulation and massive advertising campaigns by fantasy gaming apps have raised addiction concerns.
At least 20 wounded as Russia strikes Ukraine’s Mykolaiv, Odesa
Latest Russian air attacks hit Ukrainian port cities of Mykolaiv and Odesa, local officials say.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian, injure 4 in occupied West Bank
Palestinian health ministry and Red Crescent said that one person killed and four wounded by Israeli forces in Nablus.
Protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad over Quran burning
Protesters angered by burning of copies of the Quran in Sweden set fire to the Swedish embassy in the Iraqi capital.
Russia warns ships traveling to Ukraine considered part of war
Russia's defence ministry said ships travelling to Ukraine considered to be potentially transporting military cargo.
Stanford president resigns following research ethics probe
Marc Tessier-Lavigne was cleared of participation in research misconduct after concerns arose over data manipulation.
New Zealand shooting kills two ahead of World Cup tournament
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has assured the public that there is 'no wider national security threat' from the shooting.
In Vietnam, risking all in the search for a better life
In Vietnam's Nghe An province, the export of people as migrant labour is a key element of the province's economic plans.
Trump handed dual court defeats amid ongoing legal woes
The former US president is facing two criminal proceedings, as well as a civil case brought by writer E Jean Carroll.
Honduras to build island colony to imprison gang members
Officials hope the isolated facility will cut gang members off from criminal networks on the mainland.
Protests in Thailand as rivals derail Pita’s PM bid
Thai parliament blocks Move Forward Party's progressive leader from renomination for prime minister, prompting protests.
As Cuba’s private sector roars back, choices and inequality rise
Even as more small businesses have popped up across the island, some simply can't afford what's on sale.
US sanctions Guatemalan officials over ‘undemocratic’ activity
US State Department accuses Guatemalan judges and prosecutors of targeting journalists and undermining democracy.