Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in first phase of polls
Item 1 of 2 A polling official assists Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing during voting at Zayarthiri…
Exclusive: India asks refiners for weekly Russian oil import data as it seeks US trade deal, sources say
India’s Russian oil imports expected to dip below 1 million bpd, two govt sources sayRussia supplied 35% of…
China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
Xi’s invitation aims to deepen ties before Lee’s Japan visitSouth Korea seeks balance amid US alliance and North…
Russia and Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks on New Year’s day
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of targeting civiliansRussia says 24 killed in hotel in Russian-occupied territoryUkraine says…
Russia’s top general tells troops to keep carving out ‘buffer zones’ in Ukraine
Item 1 of 2 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed…
China to lower import tariffs on some products beginning 2026
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China announced on Monday tariff adjustments for some products beginning next year, including…
China launches live-firing drills around Taiwan in its biggest war games to date
Item 1 of 4 Helicopters on an amphibious assault ship take part in military drills in waters southeast…
Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan
Item 1 of 2 A resident stands on a dark spot of a public transport infrastructure during a…
Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says
Dec 28 (Reuters) – Russia opposes Taiwan’s independence in any form and considers the island an inseparable part…
Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia strikes Ukraine, Polish armed forces say
Dec 23 (Reuters) – Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early on Tuesday to ensure the safety of…
Vietnam’s next leadership taking shape as January congress nears
Ruling Communist Party selects unnamed candidatesCongress to decide next leadership in JanuaryLam endorsed by party, sources say; viewed…
Why the boss of a Russian defence factory set fire to himself on Red Square
Russia’s government threatens defence manufacturers with jail time if they don’t meet contractual obligationsVladimir Arsenyev says his firm…