Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 891 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 891st day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Fighting Russian shelling of a…
Vietnam President To Lam gets top job as Communist Party chief | News
Lam pledges to maintain predecessor’s anti-corruption campaign as he takes nation’s top job – but it is unclear whether he will also remain president.Vietnamese President…
Bangladesh youth aim to restore hope after deadly student protests | Government
We speak to Bangladeshi youth at the forefront of a movement they say aims to restore trust and hope in the country’s future.Students and youth across…
Japan’s stock market plunges over US economy fears | Financial Markets
Benchmark Nikkei 225 index closes 5.81 percent lower after tumble in Wall Street shares.Japanese stocks have taken a dramatic plunge after Wall Street shares tumbled…
‘Opening horizons’: Why Indonesian star Dian Sastrowardoyo champions women | Arts and Culture
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian actor and filmmaker Dian Sastrowardoyo started her career as a model when she was just a teenager, hoping to save up…
Ecuador, China bag race walk gold to kick off athletics at Paris Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024 News
Ecuador’s Brian Pintado wins first athletics gold in men’s 20km race walk. China’s Yang Jiayu storms the women’s race.Ecuador’s Brian Pintado has won the first…
Malaysia PM Anwar slams Meta after Facebook removes post on Hamas’s Haniyeh | Social Media News
Malaysian prime minister accuses US-based social media platform of ‘cowardice’ and acting on behalf of Israel.Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has accused Meta of “cowardice”…
UN Security Council members fear all-out war after Haniyeh killing in Iran | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Countries of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have condemned the assassination of Hamas’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and called for stepped-up diplomatic…
France’s ‘colonial strategy’ blamed for division in troubled New Caledonia | Politics News
Noumea, New Caledonia – The debris has been cleared from the streets of New Caledonia’s capital Noumea, but the shells of torched buildings are a…
‘Potential for new Myanmar’ as anti-coup forces push new northern offensive | Conflict News
On June 25, an explosion shook the town of Mogok, in Myanmar’s central Mandalay region, sending Hla Su and her family rushing for shelter in…
Argentina and China grab shock Olympic gold in BMX freestyle at Paris 2024 | Paris Olympics 2024 News
First-time Olympians from Argentina and China took gold in the BMX Freestyle finals as a string of dramatic crashes knocked out the reigning medallists under…
Myanmar military government extends state of emergency by six months | Conflict News
Military pledged to hold elections in 2025 after repeated delays caused by extensions of emergency rule.Myanmar’s military government has extended the country’s state of emergency…
US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions | South China Sea News
US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.The United States has announced that it will provide…
Marcos Jr welcomes US support as Blinken and Austin arrive in Philippines | South China Sea News
Manila and Washington have grown closer amid increasing tension with Beijing in the disputed South China Sea.Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has welcomed US Secretary…
Meloni meets Xi as Italian PM seeks to ‘relaunch’ ties with China | Politics News
Giorgia Meloni is in China for the first time since she became prime minister as she seeks to improve economic ties.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…
Air New Zealand scraps 2030 carbon emissions target | Aviation
Flag carrier says it is unable to achieve target due to lack of newer fuel-efficient aircraft and alternative jet fuels.Air New Zealand has scrapped its…
Olympic gold: Japan’s Horigome on skateboard, GB’s Pidcock on mountain bike | Paris Olympics 2024 News
Olympics day three: Gold for Japan in men’s skateboarding and gymnastics, Canada achieves a judo first, and Great Britain wins a mountain bike thriller.Yuto Horigome…
How will US revamp of military command in Japan affect the region? | Politics News
Washington says military restructuring aimed at countering growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.The United States says it is revamping its military command in…
North Korea mobilises military for flood rescue | Weather News
North Korea has deployed military helicopters to bring thousands of people stranded in a flood-hit zone to safety. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported…
North Korea uses military helicopters to rescue thousands from floods | Floods News
Leader Kim Jong Un surveys damage and chastises officials for their failure to prepare and respond to recent torrential rain.North Korea has said it used…