ANC on course to lose majority in South Africa’s seismic election
MIDRAND, South Africa (Reuters) -The African National Congress appeared poised on Thursday to lose a parliamentary majority it has held…
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Gunmen murder Rohingya teacher and student in Bangladesh
COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Gunmen in Bangladesh have killed a teacher and a student in a Rohingya refugee camp for refusing…
Rescue teams don’t expect to find survivors in Papua New Guinea landslide
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Papua New Guinea ruled out finding survivors under the rubble of a massive landslide on Thursday, with…
China tells critics of HK security law to ‘stop interfering’
HONG KONG: China on Thursday (May 30) told international critics of Hong Kong's security law to "stop interfering" following condemnation…
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…
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…