At least 11 killed, 27 missing in Beijing rainstorms
At least 11 people are dead and 27 missing after heavy rains lashed Beijing, state media said on Tuesday, in downpours that have submerged roads…
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We’d have to use a nuclear weapon if Ukrainian offensive was a success: Russia’s Medvedev
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who has sometimes raised the spectre of a nuclear conflict over Ukraine, said on Sunday that Moscow would have to…
Saudi Arabia to host Ukraine peace talks, top official says
Ukrainian official says Saudi Arabia gathering will discuss Kyiv’s 10-point peace formula, which calls for departure of all Russian troops. Saudi Arabia is preparing to…
Beijing records heaviest rainfall of year as Typhoon Doksuri tapers off
The Chinese capital, Beijing, has recorded its heaviest rainfall this year as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri passed through the city, forcing the evacuation of…
At least 12 killed in Thailand fireworks warehouse explosion
At least 12 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured after an explosion ripped through a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand, officials…
US offers ‘unflagging support’ to ousted leader of Niger amid coup attempt
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and reiterated the US’ “unflagging support and emphasized the importance of his…
Four feared dead after Australian military helicopter crashes into Pacific
Australia paused a major military exercise with the United States on Saturday, after a defence helicopter taking part in the drills crashed into the Pacific…
China may be planning overseas naval bases in Asia and Africa, say analysts
Beijing believed to be aiming to rival US’s global maritime power and defeat western sanctions, report concludes. China’s military may be planning to build a…
Niger’s military announces coup, soldiers detain president
Soldiers in Niger claimed to have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power late on Wednesday, hours after members of the presidential guard detained the politician…
Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down after four decades
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, has said he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost…