US, Russia defence chiefs discuss Ukraine war in rare phone call
Few details have emerged of Friday's conversation, but both sides confirmed discussing the Ukraine war.
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Japan, Australia leaders sign new security pact to counter China
Japan's military will participate in training and exercises alongside Australian forces in Australia's northern region.
Pakistani film The Legend of Maula Jatt sets a new benchmark
Writer-director Bilal Lashari’s The Legend of Maula Jatt, released worldwide, is Pakistan’s most expensive film ever.
S Korean officials face arrest over 2020 killing by North Korea
Ex-Defence Minister Suh Wook and former Coast Guard chief Kim Hong-hee implicated in cover up of killing by N Korea.
EU not seeking ‘systematic confrontation’ as rival China grows
The EU officially regards China as a partner, an economic competitor as well as a systemic rival.
US judge applies ‘crime victims’ status in Boeing 737 MAX crashes
The first Boeing Max 737 crashed in Indonesia in October 2018, killing 189, and another crashed in Ethiopia killing 157.
Indonesia says child deaths from acute kidney injury rise to 133
A ban on all syrup and liquid medicine prescriptions and sales will be narrowed to 102 products being investigated.
Xi set to reveal China’s new senior leadership as Congress ends
Chinese president expected to be supported by the most loyal as he heads into an unprecedented third term.
Ethiopians in US shielded from deportation as war rages at home
Rights group welcomes TPS designation as offering 'potentially lifesaving reprieve' to tens of thousands of Ethiopians.
‘Much softer’: Is Russia eyeing a way out of the Ukraine war?
The war's sharp turn raises questions about whether the US and Moscow should engage in negotiations to avoid escalation.
Who is Haiti’s sanctioned gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier?
Rights groups and United Nations accuse head of powerful Haitian G9 gang alliance of deadly attacks on civilians.
US budget deficit halves, despite student loan costs
The $1.4 trillion reduction in the deficit was the largest-ever single-year improvement in the US fiscal position.
Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem
Misinformation about voting and elections abounds on social media despite promises by tech companies to curb these.
January 6 panel issues subpoena for Trump, demands testimony
US panel probing Capitol riot says subpoena for testimony, documents from former president 'significant and historic'.
Pakistan removed from global ‘terrorism’ financing list
Pakistan was on a 'grey list' of nations considered at high risk of money laundering and 'terror' financing since 2018.
Italy’s far-right leader Meloni forms new government
Giorgia Meloni insisted anyone joining her government must be in sync with the West to oppose Russia's war on Ukraine.
Halep vows to ‘fight for the truth’ after doping suspension
Former world number one Simona Halep suspended after testing positive for banned substance roxadustat at US Open.
Why did Central America shift UN votes on Russia-Ukraine war?
Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador’s vote changes this year reflect relations with world superpowers, analysts say.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Russia of planning to destroy dam
Ukrainian president says Russian forces planted explosives inside the Nova Kahkhovka dam.
Inflation in Sri Lanka hits record 73.7 percent
The central bank said that inflation in the island nation is peaking, with price rises likely to ease this month.