Myanmar’s ethnic armies consolidate strongholds as junta weakens, reports say
(Reuters) - Myanmar's ruling junta has lost control over vast tracts of territory, including access to much of its international…
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In Asia, Pentagon chief Austin seeks to reassure allies and cool China tensions
WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will reassure Asian allies that Washington is committed to helping the region counter China,…
Exclusive-US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States will boycott a United Nations tribute on Thursday to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi,…
Hotels in China fret over rule change to accept foreigners
BEIJING: Hotels in China that currently cater only to locals are worried that a recent rule change that stops them…
North Korea missile salvo may be show for prospective customers, South says
SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) -North Korea fired a salvo of at least 10 short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's…
Record high of 49.9°C reported in Delhi suburbs
Temperatures in India’s capital have soared to a record-high 49.9°C as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Russia putting pressure on countries to shun peace summit
(Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Russia was still trying to disrupt next month's world "peace…
Cyclone toll in India and Bangaldesh rises to 65
A powerful cyclone that smashed into low-lying Bangladesh and India killed at least 65 people, including in torrential rain storms…
At 101, D-Day US veteran heads to France for 80th anniversary
MARTINEZ, California (Reuters) - World War Two U.S. Army veteran Jake Larson is 101 years old and a survivor of…