Malaysian defence contractor ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuela asylum
Local media reported that Leonard Glenn Francis had requested to remain in Venezuela on health and political grounds.
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Japan honours Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral
Japan bids farewell to slain leader amid anger over cost of funeral and the ruling party's ties to a fringe church.
Japan lodges protest after Russia detains diplomat in Vladivostok
Tatsunori Motoki, accused of spying by Russia's FSB, was released after a few hours and ordered to leave the country.
Giorgia Meloni is on track to win. What’s next for Italy?
What is going to be Brothers of Italy stance with the EU, and are its members' experienced enough?
The church linked to Abe’s killing, Japan’s political troubles
Controversy erupts after Shinzo Abe's assassin says he killed the former leader over his support for a 'religious cult'.
Apple says it will make some of its iPhone 14 in India
Apple has asked manufacturers to shift production from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions.
Kremlin says no decision to seal Russia’s borders amid chaos
Thousands are fleeing the country to avoid call to fight in Ukraine after Russia ordered first mobilisation since WW II.
NASA spacecraft collides with asteroid in planetary defence test
In world's first attempt to change direction of an asteroid, scientists hope method can prevent collisions with Earth.
BoE says monitoring markets ‘very closely’ after pound plunges
The central bank statement came towards the end of a day of turmoil for Britain's currency and debt.
Turkey files protest with Greece and US as Aegean tensions rise
Turkey summons Greek ambassador, files protest with US amid Aegean islands row while Greece slams move as 'unfounded'.
EU, US question Serbia’s EU commitment after Russia deal
West questions Belgrade after signing deal with Moscow pledging long-term consultations on foreign policy.
UN says aid truck hit by debris from Ethiopian drone strike
Truck carrying food to internally displaced people was hit in Ethiopian drone strike, UN food agency says.
Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden
Former US security contractor one of 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship.
US aircraft carrier starts joint military drills in South Korea
US military official says aircraft carrier's visit is 'clear and unambiguous demonstration' of commitment to alliance.
Cuba overwhelmingly approves same-sex marriage in referendum
New code also would allow surrogate pregnancies, broader rights for grandparents and measures against gender violence.
UN chief calls for end to ‘era of nuclear blackmail’
Guterres renews call for abolition of nuclear weapons as concerns grow over Russia's threat to use them in Ukraine.
Hurricane Ian strengthens as Cuba and Florida brace for impact
Authorities urge residents to heed evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Canada to end all COVID travel restrictions from October 1
The move is likely to boost the Canadian travel industry, already booming after months of lull during the pandemic.
Wall Street mixed as it deals with ‘tsunami’ of news
US stocks and global equities were mixed on Monday morning after a slew of developments last week.
Venezuela-Colombia border reopens to trade as tensions ease
People along shared border hope reopening crossings to cargo will boost the economy after years-long closure.