Campaigning begins in military-run Myanmar ahead of ‘sham’ elections
The vote, which begins on December 28, is being widely viewed as a ploy to legitimise the ruling military government.
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‘Ticking environmental bomb’: Water crisis worsens in Russia-annexed Donbas
Residents say they do not have enough water for their basic needs while officials raise alarm as infections grow.
Ukraine calls for increased pressure on Russian oil
Zelenskyy urges US to raise the pressure on Beijing over Russian energy purchases as Ukraine targets oil revenues.
Does Andrew Cuomo have path to victory in NYC race against Zohran Mamdani?
Former governor seeks to court conservative voters, but is accused of 'fear mongering' in mayoral race's final stretch.
Is Trump pushing for regime change in Venezuela; where else is he meddling?
As Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro lashes out at interference, Trump has also intervened in other countries.
‘Trump 2028’: Could the US president really go for a third term?
US president says he'd 'love' a third term in the White Office.
Impasse leaves Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks mired in uncertainty
Three days of negotiations in Istanbul fail to yield breakthrough, but both sides maintain ceasefire is holding.
Is artificial intelligence to blame for Amazon job cuts?
Amazon confirms 14,000 layoffs after CEO says AI likely to lead to job losses.
Suspect pleads guilty to murdering former Japanese PM Abe
As trial opens, Tetsuya Yamagami admits murdering Japan's longest serving leader three years ago.
Trump, Japan’s Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply
US president heaps praise on Japan's first female prime minister as the leaders sign deals on the supply of minerals.
Trump rules out VP run in 2028, but says he ‘would love’ a third term
US president muses about a third term in office despite the constitution barring him from doing so.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,342
Here are the key events from day 1,342 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Sudan army withdraws from Darfur’s el-Fasher, UN warns of RSF atrocities
Army chief admits retreat from last stronghold in Darfur as fears grow for the civilians trapped in the city.
Hamas hands over remains of captive as Israeli drone strike kills two
The Israeli military says the captive's remains were being transported to its troops by the Red Cross.
UN slams Israel after attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
UN spokesman says incident involved a drone dropping a grenade near a patrol, and a tank opening fire on peacekeepers.
US judge asks for assurance Abrego Garcia won’t be deported to Liberia
Trump administration is seeking to deport Abrego Garcia to West African country, in move decried by lawyers.
What the ceasefire feels like for Palestinians inside Israel
Palestinian citizens of Israel express fear and distrust over a fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Argentine assets cheer Milei party’s election victory with massive rally
Both international bonds and local stocks jumped while the peso strengthened against the US dollar.
Colonel says US watered down report on Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
Former Colonel Steve Gabavics says evidence Israeli soldier intentionally shot journalist shrugged off by US government.
Turkiye signs deal with the UK to buy 20 Eurofighter jets
Britain's Keir Starmer and Turkiye's Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Ankara on Monday to cement the almost $11bn agreement.