China’s ‘wolf warrior’ foreign minister ill, to miss ASEAN summit
Wang Yi, the former foreign minister, will take his place at the summit in Indonesia, a spokesman said.
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As NATO meets on Ukraine, Russian officials fire warnings at West
Russia has long objected to Ukrainian membership of the alliance. This week's meeting is stirring old arguments.
Thailand PM Prayuth to retire from politics nine years after coup
The former army chief's party lost May's election to a party challenging the royalist military establishment.
Pakistan gets $2bn from Saudi Arabia day before key IMF meeting
Kingdom deposits money into Pakistan's central bank before critical meeting of global lender on $3bn bailout package.
Australia ‘concerned’ by China-Solomon Islands policing deal
Australia urges the nations to publish details of the police deal which it says will 'invite further regional contest'.
Azerbaijan accuses Red Cross of smuggling, shuts road to Karabakh
Azerbaijan says the passage through Lachin checkpoint is closed due to a probe into smuggling by the Red Cross.
India top court to hear pleas on Article 370 removal in Kashmir
Supreme Court to begin hearing pleas challenging government's decision to revoke region's limited autonomy next month.
Israel expels Sub Labans from their home in Jerusalem’s Old City
The family fought settler attempts to take their home for about 45 years. On Monday night, security forces evicted them.
Search under way for toddler missing for third day in French Alps
Hundreds of volunteers are helping rescue services to look for a boy who went missing in the village of Haut-Vernet.
What does Sudan’s crisis mean for the gum arabic industry?
War between Sudanese army and paramilitary RSF threatens an industry that provides income for millions, analysts say.
Five killed in Nepal tourist chopper crash near Mount Everest
The chopper went missing in Solukhunvhu district, home to Mount Everest and other high mountain peaks, authorities say.
Soaring demand for honey keeps Jordan’s beekeepers busy
Jordan prides itself on producing 19 different types of honey, including citrus, eucalyptus and maple.
Daily life returns to Jenin camp after Israeli raid
A week from the Israeli offensive, residents are slowly going back to their lives, rebuilding what they can.
Market for clean energy minerals surges to $320bn: IEA
The market remains vulnerable to volatile prices, supply chain snarls and geopolitical tensions despite soaring demand.
Volcano erupts near Iceland’s capital
Iceland has 33 volcanic systems currently considered active, the highest number in Europe.
Egyptians launch online campaign for Gamal Mubarak as president
Campaigners launch Twitter hashtag and Facebook page, calling for Gamal Mubarak to run for president in April 2024.
Masked men set fire to major market in Mexico, killing nine
Authorities say the violence in the city of Toluca, near Mexico's capital, was possibly linked to business conflicts.
Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff
Senator Tommy Tuberville has blockaded nearly 265 military confirmations to protest the Pentagon's abortion stance.
US and Israel start joint military exercise
The training, which includes midair refueling and 'long range strategic striking', comes amid tensions with Iran.
NATO ‘must confirm’ Ukraine is ‘de facto’ a member: Zelenskyy
While questions about weapons provision to Ukraine continue to be debated by NATO, the country's leader seems confident.