Philippines, US sign military intelligence-sharing deal to counter China
The deal allows for sharing of classified information that could benefit a US ally's national defence.
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Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defence
Dissanayake picks a 21-member cabinet as he plans sweeping reforms, including a campaign promise of a new constitution.
Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high
Schools go online until further notice because of toxic smog in the latest bid to ease Indian capital's health crisis.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 997
As the war enters its 997th day, these are the main developments.
‘I will not be silent’: Australia censures senator for King Charles protest
Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe says she has no regrets as Senate expresses disapproval of protest against the monarch.
Australian broadcaster Alan Jones charged with sex offences
Veteran radio host and ex-rugby coach previously denied allegations of indecent assault aired by local media.
Bangladesh’s Yunus seeks time, says election roadmap after reforms
The interim leader pledges electoral and constitutional reforms before elections in address marking 100 days in power.
India police arrest 23 after violence erupts in northeast state of Manipur
Protests erupted after six bodies, believed to have been kidnapped from the Meitei community, were recovered on Friday.
Trump nominates climate change sceptic Chris Wright as energy secretary
Chris Wright, a fracking magnate, has said 'there is no climate crisis' and champions fossil fuel production.
Japan’s troops to train with US, Australian forces amid concerns over China
Joint training is announced after three countries express concerns about 'dangerous conduct' by the Chinese military.
Israeli strike in Lebanon’s Beirut kills Hezbollah spokesman Mohammad Afif
Mohammad Afif killed in an Israeli strike on a building in central Beirut in a setback to the Lebanese armed group.
Israel bombs residential building in north Gaza’s Beit Lahiya, killing 50
Civil defence spokesman says rescue workers are unable to reach the site of the attack due to the Israeli siege.
Russia hits Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in huge drone, missile attacks
Explosions heard across Ukraine, including Kyiv and Odesa, as Russia advances at fastest rate during the three-year war.
Miners holed up in abandoned South Africa shaft ‘starving’
Rescue operations involving volunteers ongoing in Stilfontein amid reports that hundreds are still trapped underground.
Mapping Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s healthcare system
Israel has killed at least 208 health workers and carried out more than 286 attacks on medical facilities.
Senegal holds snap election as President Faye eyes majority to push reforms
More than seven million people eligible to vote in the snap election, with jobs and rising prices on their minds.
The UK’s NHS to roll out free antismoking pill. Will it work?
The UK's National Health Service hopes the drug will help reduce the cost of treating serious illnesses.
Trail of destruction as Typhoon Man-yi lashes the Philippines
Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing hundreds of thousands of people
At APEC 2024, Chinese leader Xi tells Biden he’s ‘ready to work’ with Trump
While Chinese President Xi Jinping never mentioned Trump by name, his message emphasised need for 'mutual respect'.
What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars?
While pro-Israel views are common in US politics, Trump's picks signal support for far-right Israeli aspirations.