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…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un attends New Year celebrations with daughter
Item 1 of 4 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attend an…
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…
UK calls for restraint over China’s military drills around Taiwan
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Britain said on Tuesday that China’s military exercises around Taiwan increased the risk…
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…
Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts
MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law changes that give Russia the…
Aid workers find little life in Sudan’s al-Fashir after paramilitary takeover
RSF attack led to mass exodus from Darfur cityUN visit took weeks to negotiateConcern over people who may…
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…
Trump says US hit Venezuela dock where drugs were allegedly loaded
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. had “hit” a dock…
Three dead in Alawite protests on Syrian coast, local officials say
Item 1 of 5 People from the Alawite sect protest as they demand federalism and an end to…
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…
Kosovo goes to polls in bid to end year-long political impasse
Voting underway in Kosovo’s second election of 2025Kurti seeks majority to end year-long political deadlockOpposition criticises Kurti’s handling…