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U.S. forces to leave Niger by mid-September, defense officials say

U.S. forces will withdraw from Niger by mid-September, officials from both nations announced...

Soaring debt and deficits causing worry about threats to the economy and markets

A view shows the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., May 9, 2024. Kaylee Greenlee...

Huge boost to Ukraine as convoy of 20 vehicles scrapped under London’s Ulez scheme arrive to bolster war effort

A CONVOY of 20 vehicles donated through London’s ultra-low emission zone scrappage scheme...

Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks while Russia continues its push in the east

KYIV, Ukraine -- At least 11 people were reported killed in attacks in...

India summons home envoy to Nepal as new charter sours ties

India summoned its ambassador to Nepal home for urgent talks, officials said on Tuesday, following a sudden downturn in ties after its neighbour adopted...

Malaysia PM involved in U.S. corruption inquiry – New York Times

A U.S. federal grand jury is examining allegations of corruption involving Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and individuals close to him, the New York...

Gunmen abduct three foreign tourists from southern Philippines resort

Two Canadian tourists, a Norwegian resort manager and a Filipino woman were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from a popular resort island in the southern...

Japan enacts bills easing pacifist constitution’s limits on military

Japan's parliament voted into law on Saturday a defence policy shift that could let troops fight overseas for the first time since 1945, a...

North Korea could seek concession on resort, missile for reunions

If North Korea goes ahead with reunions of families separated by the 1950-53 Korean war it is going to expect rewards from the South...

China calls for responsibility as it pushes North Korea talks again

China called on Saturday for all parties involved in talks on North Korea's nuclear programme to adopt a responsible attitude and not take any...

Japanese foreign minister to discuss disputed isles in Moscow

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida will meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov next week to discuss bilateral relations, frayed recently by Prime Minister Dmitry...

Malaysia PM critic says prevented from travelling to U.S. to lodge 1MDB complaint

A former senior member of Malaysia's ruling party said authorities prevented him from boarding a flight on Friday bound for New York, where he...

China: U.S. has repatriated ‘most wanted’ fugitive Yang Jinjun

The United States has repatriated a Chinese businessman on a list of the country's most wanted fugitives. Yang Jinjun, who is suspected of corruption and...

Japan murders: brother of ‘apostle of death’ arrested over killing of six

The brother of a notorious Peruvian mass murderer dubbed the “apostle of death” has been arrested in Japan over suspicions he killed six people...

Japan ruling bloc makes final push on security bills despite protests

The Japanese government began a final push on Friday to enact contentious defence legislation that could let its troops fight overseas for the first...

Australian ruling coalition sees poll bounce after ousting Prime Minister Abbott

Australia's ruling Liberal-National coalition is leading its Labor opposition for the first time in 16 months after former prime minister Tony Abbott was toppled...

Singapore ministers clear the haze from cloud-seeding rumours

Two Singapore ministers on Thursday refuted rumours that the government has conducted cloud seeding to clear the haze ahead of the Formula 1 race...

Kiwi duo arrested in Thailand over two-year-old food bill

A New Zealand father and son have been arrested on arrival in Thailand, accused of not paying a pricey restaurant bill during a visit...

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