Spain announces $10bn aid package in bid to ease inflation pain
Measures come as Madrid grapples with a cost-of-living crisis exacerbated by the economic fallout from the Ukraine war.
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On the road in San Francisco, riding in a driverless taxi
Autonomous vehicles from companies like Waymo and Cruise make inroads on California streets, despite safety concerns.
As COVID-hit China opens up to travel, others secure their doors
Japan joined India Tuesday in imposing restrictions on Chinese visitors as Beijing relaxed its norms for travellers.
Ethnic Serbs erect more roadblocks as tensions soar in Kosovo
Kosovo has demanded barriers erected by Serb protesters be removed while Serbia has put its army on high alert.
Israel announces arrest of November Jerusalem bombing suspect
Islam Faroukh, a Palestinian mechanical engineer, was arrested a few days after November's bombing attacks in Jerusalem.
Netanyahu closer to far-right Israel gov’t with new legislation
Amendments include revising ministerial fitness standards, meaning officials with suspended sentences can serve in gov't
How much money has the West spent on the Ukraine war?
A German research institute is tracking the funding flowing to Kyiv from its allies as Russia's offensive grinds on.
Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights into Tigray region
The flights resume as Tigray is reconnected to the national power grid and telecoms services are being restored there.
US probes ‘unacceptable’ Southwest Airlines storm cancellations
Airline cancels more than two-thirds of scheduled flights over Christmas break amid a devastating winter storm.
Japan PM sacks fourth minister from scandal-hit cabinet
Reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba has been accused of violating election law and of ties with the Unification Church.
South Korea’s jailed ex-president Lee gets presidential pardon
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol issues pardons for more than 1,300 people in bid for 'national unity.'
Philippines flood death toll rises, search continues for missing
Flash floods caused by heavy rains disrupt Christmas celebrations, with more than 45,000 people seeking shelter.
Taiwan said to extend military service as China dials up pressure
Taiwan's president is expected to announce that compulsory military service will increase from four months to one year.
Ukraine pitches peace conference even as Russia issues threat
Ukraine's foreign minister said the country wanted a UN peace summit by February, but it is unlikely Russia will join.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 307
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 307th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Death toll from torrential rain, floods in Philippines now at 13
Rain and flooding forced more than 45,000 people into evacuation centres, most of the missing believed to be fishers.
North Korea’s Kim hails economic, military successes at meeting
North Korean leader says isolated state has increased economic and military power at opening of key annual gathering.
Russia’s Lavrov issues ultimatum to Ukraine: ‘For your own good’
Fulfil Moscow's demands, 'otherwise, the issue will be decided by the Russian army', Russia's foreign minister said.
Serbian troops on Kosovo border in state of ‘combat readiness’
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has ordered that 'all measures be taken to protect the Serbian people in Kosovo'.
Iranian football legend Ali Daei says family ordered off flight
Former international striker said his wife and daughter were travelling from Tehran to Dubai when flight was diverted.