North Korea ends all economic cooperation with South as ties hit new low
Relations have deteriorated as Pyongyang ramps up weapons development and Seoul bolsters ties with US, Japan.
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Malaysia says it recovered $5m of stolen 1MDB assets over last 13 months
The Southeast Asian nation is trying to recover billions of dollars investigators say were stolen from the state fund.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 125
A US drone strike in Iraq killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander as Israeli bombing of Gaza enters fifth month.
‘Inherently undemocratic’: Pakistan suspends mobile services on voting day
The government temporarily suspends mobile phone services as it holds the parliamentary and provincial election.
Pakistan’s real test begins after election, say analysts
Pakistan's struggling democracy faces serial crises — political, economic, on the security front, and of legitimacy.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 715
As the war enters its 715th day, these are the main developments.
Amnesty calls for war crimes probe over Myanmar military bombing of church
The January attack in Sagaing killed 17 villagers, including two children, as they attended a Sunday service.
Paramilitary commander killed in Baghdad drone strike: Reports
Abu Baqir al-Saadi of the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah group has been killed in eastern Baghdad, officials say.
‘Reckless’: Proposed ban on US funding for UNRWA raises alarm
Advocates say growing bipartisan support for curbs to UN agency for Palestinian refugees is 'concerning' and 'reckless'.
Blinken says ‘a lot of work’ remains on Israel-Hamas truce talks
US secretary of state meets Israeli officials as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to reject Hamas plan.
Embattled immigration deal shows rightward lurch for Biden and Democrats
A deal for new border restrictions in exchange for foreign aid may fail, but it reveals a platform change for Democrats.
UN chief warns of ‘age of chaos’ as Security Council stays divided on Gaza
Antonio Guterres says the divisions within the UN Security Council are 'dangerous'.
Thousands flee in eastern DR Congo as M23 rebels advance near Goma
Fighters reportedly surround strategic town of Sake, forcing thousands to flee closer to North Kivu's capital.
Ukraine’s Zaluzhny touts drones as path to victory; Russia suffers strikes
In the past week of war, Ukraine strikes a missile corvette, an airfield and an oil refinery with missiles and drones.
Network blackout cuts communications for millions in war-torn Sudan
All three of Sudan's main internet providers are offline as the United Nations appeals for aid funds.
Who is Kwasi Kwarteng and why is he quitting British politics?
The Conservative MP is best known for the financial chaos he unleashed during 38 days as chancellor of the exchequer.
What’s in Hamas’s 135-day proposal for a Gaza truce?
The group has presented a three-stage plan that would see Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners freed.
Why is Amnesty urging India to halt bulldozing of Muslim properties?
Rights group calls for a halt to the demolition of Muslim properties, calling it a form of extra-judicial punishment.
Ukraine lawmakers pass first reading of mobilisation bill
The legislation would tighten draft conditions as Kyiv struggles to replenish its ranks as Russian war grinds on.
Thailand, Muslim separatists agree on new plan to end violence
Talks resume after one year in Malaysia to bring end to conflict that has killed more than 7,000 people since 2004.