Taiwan unveils $40bn budget for defence spending to counter China
Taiwan unveils $40bn budget for defence spending to counter China Lai previously laid out plans to boost annual defence spending to more than 3 percent of gross domestic product next…
Stuck in Gaza’s limbo: Palestinians struggle to live amid Israel’s attacks
Stuck in Gaza’s limbo: Palestinians struggle to live amid Israel’s attacks Palestinians in Gaza stuck as they try to plan for peace, even as Israel refuses to fully end its…
China warns foreign interference in Taiwan will be ‘crushed’
China warns foreign interference in Taiwan will be ‘crushed’ Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office warns against foreign interference in the island as Taipei announces new defence spending. A soldier holds a…
India destroyed by Harmer, South Africa in second Test to lose series 2-0
India destroyed by Harmer, South Africa in second Test to lose series 2-0 Six wickets by Simon Harmer in Guwahati allowed South Africa to sweep their two-match Test series with…
Trump says envoy to meet Putin amid efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump is sending senior negotiators to meet Vladimir Putin to push for a deal to end Russia’s war.
LIVE: Ukraine and Russia launch drone strikes during US-led peace talks
Tit-for-tat strikes overnight as Russia accuses European nations of trying to scupper US-backed ceasefire negotiations.
US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks
US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks The spike in fees for non-US residents comes as the National Park Service budget faces potential cuts next…
Southern Thailand floods kill 13, leave thousands stranded
Southern Thailand floods kill 13, leave thousands stranded The floods have left thousands of people stranded and large areas under water in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia. A drone view…
Protesters worldwide demand end to violence against women
In Pictures Protesters worldwide demand end to violence against women The UN finds home most dangerous place for women, with about 50,000 of them killed by partners or family last…
At least 10 people killed in Indonesia floods, landslides
At least 10 people killed in Indonesia floods, landslides Rescuers in Sumatra are racing to find survivors after floods and landslides killed at least 10 people. A rescue team evacuates…