North Korea confirms US soldier Travis King is in the country
North Korea on Wednesday confirmed publicly for the first time that US Army Private Travis King crossed into its territory.
2023-08-16 06:58
Poland holds biggest military parade in decades, as its clout in Europe grows
Poland is holding its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive muscle that comes as tensions rise on the border between the NATO nation and key Russian ally Belarus.
2023-08-15 20:29
Gas station explosion kills 30, injures more than 100 in Russia's Dagestan region
At least 30 people were killed and more than 100 injured when a fire caused an explosion at a gas station in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan, local authorities said.
2023-08-15 16:53
Up to 25 people trapped under a collapsed temple in northern India as heavy rains kill at least 41 people
Deadly flooding has caused a temple to collapse in the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, killing nine people and leaving up to 25 others trapped in the rubble.
2023-08-15 00:52
In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground
As oil-rich Gulf states seek to diversify their military partnerships, they are finding themselves ensnared in the intensifying rivalry for global dominance between the United States and China.
2023-08-14 20:19
Saudi Arabia appoints first envoy to Palestinians amid talks on Israel normalization
Saudi Arabia has appointed its first ambassador to the Palestinians, in a move that comes amid talks with the United States over a possible deal to normalize relations between the Gulf kingdom and Israel.
2023-08-14 19:21
Heavy rains bring deadly flash flood and landslide to northwest China
At least 21 people are dead and six others missing after a flash flood and landslide following torrential rains in the outskirts of northwestern China's Xi'an city, local authorities said Sunday.
2023-08-14 13:57
Middle school in China under fire for telling girls not to 'behave flirtatiously' to avoid sexual harassment
A controversial lesson on sexual harassment at a middle school in southern China has stirred online debate about victim-blaming, with many criticizing both the school and what they say is an inadequate response from officials.
2023-08-14 12:54
The West's 'see no evil' approach to Serbia's Vucic is destabilizing the Balkans
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States and European Union accelerated their pivot towards Serbia. Rather than juggling the contradictory demands of pluralistic and fractious Balkan states, Western capitals focused the bulk of their efforts on a singular target.
2023-08-14 12:26
Russia fires warning shots and boards cargo ship in Black Sea
A Russian warship fired warning shots and boarded a cargo ship it claims was headed to Ukraine in the Black Sea on Sunday, according to Russia's Defense Ministry.
2023-08-14 00:51
Pakistani militants attack convoy of Chinese engineers
An attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan was thwarted by Pakistan's military, leaving two militants dead and the Chinese workers unharmed, police say.
2023-08-13 23:58
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian organizer following sexual harassment allegations
The Miss Universe Organization said Saturday it was cutting ties with its Indonesian franchisee and canceling this year's Malaysia pageant after contestants accused local organizers of sexual harassment.
2023-08-13 22:50