Blackouts hit 10 million in Ukraine after Russian strikes
Ukraine president says dozens of missiles knocked out electricity to millions as Kremlin blames failure to negotiate.
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Anti-Western and hyper macho, Putin’s appeal in Southeast Asia
Soviet-era nostalgia and anti-Western sentiment fuel online support for Russia's Vladimir Putin and his war on Ukraine.
Freed foreigners return home after Myanmar prisoner amnesty
The four, including an Australian economist and a former UK ambassador, were among thousands detained after the coup.
North Korea tests suspected ICBM with range to reach US mainland
Kamala Harris convenes emergency meeting of leaders at regional summit in Bangkok after weapon lands in seas off Japan.
Why Malaysia’s 2022 election is so difficult to predict
Malaysia holds its general election on Saturday with three leading coalitions vying for power and millions of new voters.
Uvalde police chief who delayed during school shooting steps down
Mariano Pargas, who came under scrutiny over his response to deadly Texas shooting, resigns amid calls he step down.
US to demolish four dams in river restoration effort
Decision by regulators comes after years of advocacy by Native American tribes and environmentalists.
Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores
The walkouts coincide with Starbucks’s annual Red Cup Day, when the company gives free reusable cups to customers.
Senegal star Sadio Mane ruled out of World Cup with leg injury
The injury to the Bayern Munich forward is a crushing blow to Senegal's chances at Qatar 2022.
Fire rips through Gaza residential building, killing 21 people
A fire erupted during birthday celebrations in a home in Jabalia, spreading quickly through a four-storey building.
Photos: Dutch court convicts three men over MH17 downing
The passenger flight was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing nearly 300 people.
‘Complete failure of corporate controls’ at FTX, says new CEO
Bankruptcy specialist John Ray who took over as CEO when FTX filed for bankruptcy said the situation is 'unprecedented'.
Canadian police charge man in plot to topple Haiti’s Moise gov’t
Police accuse 51-year-old of planning 'armed revolution' to seize power from ex-President Jovenel Moise.
US unemployment claims fall, housing market suffers
Widespread layoffs remain low despite a surge in technology-sector job cuts on fears of an upcoming recession.
US offers $5m for information on Paraguayan prosecutor’s killers
US State Department seeks information leading to arrest or conviction of those involved in Marcelo Pecci assassination.
Nancy Pelosi will step down as leader of US House Democrats
'The hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus,' 82-year-old outgoing US House speaker says.
Greece’s top diplomat calls off Tripoli visit on touchdown
Greek FM Nikos Dendias did not disembark from his plane, refusing to meet with his Tripoli counterpart awaiting him.
Jailed Egyptian activist’s health ‘deteriorated severely’: Family
Alaa Abd el-Fattah's family allowed to visit prison for the first time in a month since he escalated his hunger strike.
US watchdog blames Washington, Ghani for the fall of Kabul
SIGAR identifies six factors that contributed to the collapse of the Afghan government and return of Taliban to power.
NATO faces new challenge as Ukraine war spills into Poland
Military alliance and analysts say deadly blast in Poland highlights need to further strengthen NATO's eastern flank.