Kim Jong Un pledges to build up North Korea’s attack capability
North Korean leader says his country will develop more 'powerful strike means', days after the launch of Hwasong-17.
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Patriarch Kirill: Putin ally faces backlash after ‘blessing’ war
Pope and several priests appeal to the Russian Orthodox Church leader after he endorsed the Ukraine invasion.
Oscars 2022: ‘CODA’ wins prize for best picture
The win for deaf family drama 'CODA' marks the first time a streaming service took Hollywood's biggest prize.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Moscow cool on Putin-Zelenskyy talks
Foreign minister dismisses possibility of top-level talks as Ukraine pauses civilian evacuations.
Zelenskyy says willing to discuss Russia’s neutrality demand
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's remarks come ahead of a new round of in-person Russia-Ukraine talks.
Gunmen kill two people in central Israel attack
Israeli police say they killed two assailants that had carried out a deadly shooting in the central city of Hadera.
Russia plans a ‘Korean scenario’ for Ukraine: Intelligence chief
Ukraine's military intelligence chief says Russia will try to divide Ukraine into two separate regions.
Malta elections: Ruling Labour party claims victory
Opposition party concedes defeat as Prime Minister Robert Abela secures his first mandate.
US has no strategy of ‘regime change’ in Russia, Blinken says
US officials seek to defuse tensions a day after President Biden said that Putin 'cannot remain in power'.
China: Shanghai to lock down for testing as COVID surges
The financial hub of 26 million people has become a testing ground for China's 'zero-COVID' policy.
Thousands rally in Pakistani capital as pressure grows on PM Khan
Rival pro-government and opposition supporters descend on Islamabad ahead of a no-confidence motion on Imran Khan.
Focus on the IRGC ‘terror’ designation in Iran nuclear talks
Iran and the US are negotiating IRGC designations with help from the European coordinator of the nuclear talks.
Blinken: Nuclear deal the best way to cap Iran nuclear activity
Secretary of state says the US and Israel are 'committed' to preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
Myanmar will ‘annihilate’ coup opponents: Military ruler
Army chief made the threat as the military staged a show of force on the anniversary of its bloodiest crackdown.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 32
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 32nd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Abandoned pet animals join Ukraine’s war exodus
More than 3.7 million Ukrainians have fled the country carrying with them their pets such as dogs, cats and parrots.
Turkey briefly stops traffic in Bosphorus Strait to defuse mine
The strait is opened after a stray mine has been removed from the key waterway linking the Black Sea and Mediterranean.
China Eastern crash: Searchers find second black box
The black box, which contains data such as speed, altitude and heading, was found on Sunday, state media reported.
Transforming for a new era: Inside Doha Forum 2022
Two-day meeting hosts a number of discussions on international relations, economic development, and climate change.
‘Stronger together’: Myanmar, Russia parade military relationship
Increasingly isolated on the world stage, Myanmar's deepening Russia ties will be on display at annual Armed Forces Day.