Category: Asia
Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, President Vladimir Putin has said.
President Putin said the move would not violate nuclea [...]
Vice President Harris embarks on history-making Africa trip amid US-China competition
When Kamala Harris steps off Air Force Two in Ghana on Sunday, she’ll become the first Black woman US vice president to visit Africa, marking another [...]
Tornado kills 23 and brings devastation to Mississippi
At least 23 people have died after a tornado tore through the US state of Mississippi on Friday night.
More people are thought to be trapped under [...]
Russia puts Putin’s ex-speechwriter on wanted list over Ukraine
Police in Russia have placed a former speechwriter for President Vladimir Putin on a wanted list of criminal suspects because of his comments on the [...]
Italy 1-2 England: Harry Kane scores record-breaking goal as Three Lions win
Harry Kane became England's all-time record goalscorer as they opened their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a first victory in Italy since 1961.
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Israel passes new law protecting PM from removal as protests continue
Israel's parliament has passed a new law that would prevent a prime minister from being declared unfit to hold office by the attorney general.
It [...]
Japan celebrates world baseball tournament victory over US
The World Baseball Classic (WBC) final between Japan and the US delivered on many fronts: sporting prowess, drama and for Japan's fans, a long-awaite [...]
SA to consult Russia over Putin’s arrest warrant
South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has said the government will have to discuss the arrest warrant issued by the ICC against Russian Presi [...]
China approves first home-grown mRNA Covid vaccine
China has approved its first home-produced mRNA Covid vaccine, months after ending strict pandemic rules.
Drug regulators cleared the vaccine, dev [...]
Earthquake in Pakistan and Afghanistan kills at least 12 people
At least 12 people have been killed and more than 200 injured after a powerful earthquake shook large parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The 6.5-m [...]