EU and Zelenskiy expected to sign Ukraine security pact
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is expected to sign a security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday,…
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China’s Communist Party expels former defence minister Li Shangfu
BEIJING: Former Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party, state media said on Thursday…
Kremlin says it hopes calm can be restored in Bolivia after attempted coup
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday it hoped calm would be restored in Bolivia in the wake of…
China gives cities over US$316.45mil in emergency relief amid deadly floods
BEIJING: China has provided more than 2.3 billion yuan (US$316.45 million) in funds to help with rescue efforts, emergency supplies…
Russia considering downgrading relations with the West, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia is considering a possible downgrading of diplomatic relations with the…
Travellers departing HK airport may keep liquids, electronics in hand luggage after security upgrade
HONG KONG: Travellers leaving Hong Kong will soon enjoy a quicker departure, as they will be able to keep small…
Kenyan police fire on protesters in new clashes after president’s tax climbdown
NAIROBI (Reuters) -A climbdown by Kenya's president over plans to raise taxes brought no end to nationwide protests on Thursday,…
Brazil’s Lula wants apology from Argentina’s Milei
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he believes his Argentine counterpart Javier…
NATO picks Netherlands’ Mark Rutte as next boss
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -NATO on Wednesday selected Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as NATO's next boss, as the war in Ukraine…