The US wishes India well in its efforts to improve strained ties with China, the No 2 US diplomat said on June 12, while cautioning…
One thousand days have passed since girls in Afghanistan were banned from attending secondary schools. That’s according to the U.N. children’s agency, which said on…
The International Monetary Fund released $336 million as part of a bailout loan installment for Sri Lanka despite delays in the crucial restructuring of its…
Two suspected militants and a paramilitary trooper were killed and six security personnel wounded in clashes in Indian-administered Kashmir, police said on June 12. The…
China this week increased its number of vessels in the West Philippine Sea, Manila said, ahead of the start of Beijing’s policy on June 15…
Most economists are expecting Singapore's monetary policy to remain unchanged at the July and October reviews, according to a survey by the central bank, as…
Continuous rainfall over several days has caused severe waterlogging of streets and traffic disruptions in Lao capital Vientiane. "I faced prolonged traffic congestion when I…
Myanmar's resistance fighters notched decisive breakthroughs last year by relying on a scattered fleet of drones in battles against one of Southeast Asia's most feared…
China has delivered six patrol boats to Myanmar’s military junta, fulfilling a promise made in 2020 to the country’s previous democratically elected civilian government, the…
The European Union warned on June 12 it would slap additional tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric car imports from next month after…
Honda Motor on June 10 became the fourth Japanese carmaker to be inspected by the transport ministry over improper tests for vehicle certifications, as several…
Dozens of countries at the United Nations blasted North Korea's human rights record on June 12, overriding objections from China and Russia to even raising…
The US Congress on June 12 passed a bill urging Beijing to re-engage with the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan leaders to peacefully resolve their…
President Emmanuel Macron said on June 12 that a voting reform that triggered deadly riots in French Pacific territory New Caledonia would be “suspended” in…
Australia's population grew by over 650,000 people in 2023, according to official figures. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on June 13 revealed that Australia's…
Vanuatu voters have said yes in its first-ever referendum to two changes to the country's constitution which aim to help settle the troubled political arena.…
Hamas gave its official response to the latest truce proposal for Gaza on June 11, calling for a "complete halt" to Israeli "aggression" as fighting…
A jury found Hunter Biden guilty on June 11 of federal gun charges in a historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting…
Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima was killed in a plane crash, the nation's president said on June 11, after searchers located the wreckage of the…
Violence against children in armed conflicts reached "extreme levels" in 2023, particularly in Gaza and Sudan, according to a forthcoming UN report obtained by AFP…
The WHO on June 12 blamed four major industries -- tobacco, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), fossil fuel and alcohol -- for 2.7 million deaths a year…
The leader of France's traditional right-wing party on June 11 backed an alliance with the far right of Marine Le Pen in snap legislative elections,…
More than 10 million people have been displaced within war-torn Sudan, according to the latest figures released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Since…
Freddy Sanchez and his family walked for days under a scorching sun, crossing into the US less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden announced…
A new government was formed in Haiti on June 11, tasked with restoring security and stability in the Caribbean nation that is ravaged by gang…
