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Taiwan conducts missile drills at sensitive test site
Taiwan conducted missile drills simulating the interception of enemy fighters and munitions at a sensitive test site Tuesday, as the island seeks to step up "combat effectiveness" against an increasingly assertive China.
'We heart Joe': tearful Democrats hail Biden
It was the hero's send-off he had hoped to defer for another four years but when it came, any lingering bitterness seemed forgotten for a cathartic hour as Joe Biden basked in the adulation of his party faithful.
Biden says 'I gave my best' as he passes torch to Harris
An emotional US President Joe Biden passed the torch to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris with a hug on Monday, saying he gave everything for his country in a bittersweet farewell speech at the party's convention in Chicago.
Blinken to head to Egypt on Gaza truce push
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was due to travel to Egypt on Tuesday for talks on a Gaza ceasefire after saying Israel had accepted a US "bridging proposal" for a deal and urging Hamas to do the same.
Philippines to host 'limited number' of Afghans seeking US visas
A "limited number" of Afghans will temporarily stay in the Philippines while being processed for resettlement in the United States, Manila and Washington said Tuesday.
Biden wins huge convention ovation as Democrats bid farewell
An emotional Joe Biden won a huge ovation as he gave a farewell speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, after Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance to thank him for being an "incredible" president.
Venezuela opposition candidate asks Maduro to 'step aside'
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who has claimed he defeated Nicolas Maduro in last month's election, said Monday he was ready to negotiate a transition -- and asked the incumbent to "step aside."
North Korean defects to South, says Seoul military
A North Korean defected to the South by walking across the heavily fortified border that separates the peninsula, Seoul's military said Tuesday.
Harris hails Biden in surprise Democratic convention appearance
Kamala Harris said Democrats would be "forever grateful" to US President Joe Biden as she made a surprise appearance Monday at the start of a party convention in Chicago that will crown her as the new presidential nominee.
US says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack
Iran was behind a recent hack targeting Donald Trump's presidential campaign, US security agencies said on Monday, accusing Tehran of seeking to influence the 2024 election.
Biden to pass torch to Harris in bittersweet farewell in Chicago
Joe Biden said Monday he was ready to pass the torch to new Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, as he prepared to give a bittersweet farewell address to the party's convention in Chicago.
Russia rules out peace talks as Ukraine claims advances
Russia on Monday ruled out any peace talks with Ukraine despite Kyiv raising pressure on the Kremlin by claiming fresh advances in its offensive into Russian territory.
Blinken says Israel backs US proposal in 'last' chance for Gaza truce
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Monday said Israel had accepted a US "bridging proposal" for a Gaza truce deal and pressured Hamas to do the same, having earlier said the talks may be the "last opportunity" for a ceasefire.
Nicaragua shutters 1,500 NGOs as crackdown continues
Nicaragua on Monday shuttered 1,500 NGOs, bringing to more than 5,000 the number of such entities scrapped in a crackdown on opponents by President Daniel Ortega.
Trump shares doctored images showing Taylor Swift support
Donald Trump has shared doctored images on social media showing Taylor Swift and her fans support his presidential campaign, in an apparent effort to tap into the pop singer's mega star power in the US election.
Zelensky hails Kursk success as Russia rules out talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday hailed his forces' success in their surprise offensive into Russia's territory, an advance that triggered the Kremlin to rule out entering peace talks with Kyiv.
Palestinian militants claim Tel Aviv bombing, threaten more attacks
Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad on Monday claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv, calling it a "suicide operation" and threatening more attacks in Israel as the Gaza war drags on.
Indian PM Modi to visit Ukraine, Poland this week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine on Friday, officials said, weeks after Kyiv condemned him for hugging President Vladimir Putin during a visit to traditional ally Russia.
UK support of Ukraine 'unwavering' amid Kursk offensive: spokeswoman
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's commitment to Ukraine "remains absolutely resolute", his spokesperson said Monday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that UK support "has slowed down recently".
Russia rules out peace talks as Zelensky says Kursk campaign a success
The Kremlin on Monday ruled out entering peace talks with Ukraine over Kyiv's surprise offensive into Russian territory, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said was meeting its goals.
Protests widen over Indian doctor's rape and murder
Thousands of outraged Indian protesters, including arch-rival football fans and lawyers, called for justice Monday after the rape and murder of a doctor as widespread strikes by healthcare workers entered a second week.
Kenya govt plans to reinstate some taxes to raise $1.2 bn
The Kenyan government plans to raise about $1.2 billion by reinstating some unpopular taxes contained in a finance bill that was scrapped in the face of deadly street protests, a government minister said.
Blinken meets Israeli leaders at 'decisive moment' for Gaza talks
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Monday urged Israel and Hamas not to derail negotiations that he said may be a "last opportunity" to secure a Gaza truce and hostage release deal.
Indian PM Modi to visit Ukraine: foreign ministry
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine, the foreign ministry said Monday, weeks after Kyiv condemned him for hugging President Vladimir Putin during a visit to traditional ally Russia.
Biden to pass torch to Harris in bittersweet convention farewell
US President Joe Biden will give a bittersweet farewell address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, passing the torch to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for November's election.
New Zealand population growth stalls as Kiwis flee the nest
New Zealand's population growth has come to a near halt, official statistics showed Monday, as tens of thousands of people exit a spluttering economy for pastures new.
Japan war shrine vandalised again with graffiti
A Tokyo shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's past militarism reported on Monday a second case of graffiti in three months.
UN warns of 'unacceptable' level of violence against aid workers
The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.
Government cronies co-opt beloved Hungary lakeside, locals warn
Ringed by once-free beaches and green parks, Hungary's Lake Balaton has delighted generations of holidaymakers -- but now, locals warn, private developers are fencing off the sandy bays for rich visitors, with the nationalist government's blessing.
Asian markets get week off to largely positive start
Asian markets mostly rose Monday following last week's strong performance, with traders focused on a closely followed meeting of central bank chiefs where the Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell is due to deliver a key speech.
Chinese, Philippine ships collide near hotspot reef in South China Sea
Chinese and Philippine vessels collided on Monday during a confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the two countries said.
Indonesia leader to reshuffle cabinet weeks before leaving office
Indonesian President Joko Widodo will reshuffle his cabinet on Monday just weeks before he steps down in an effort to ease the transition to his successor, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, his office said.
Harris arrives in Chicago to star at Democratic convention
Kamala Harris arrived in Chicago on Sunday ahead of her star turn at the Democratic National Convention, perhaps the most pivotal moment yet for her short but stunning election campaign against Donald Trump.
Putin arrives in Azerbaijan for state visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Azerbaijan's capital Baku on Sunday for a two-day state visit, Russian news agencies reported.
Harris on battleground bus tour ahead of Democratic convention
Kamala Harris embarked on a bus tour of the potentially election-deciding state of Pennsylvania on Sunday, as she keeps up the momentum before her star turn at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Bangladesh's Yunus reassures on Rohingya refugees, garment exports
Bangladesh will maintain support both for its immense Rohingya refugee population and its vital garment trade, Nobel laureate and new leader Muhammad Yunus said Sunday in his first major policy address.
Ukraine says struck second key bridge in Russia's Kursk region
Ukraine said Sunday it had struck a second key bridge in the Kursk region, seeking to disrupt Moscow's supply routes as Kyiv's unprecedented incursion on Russian soil stretched through its second week.
Besieged Gazans share shoes, wear same clothes for months
For months, Safaa Yassin has dressed her child in the same white bodysuit, an all-too-familiar tale in the Gaza Strip, which has been devastated by 10 months of war.
Harris in campaign dash before protest-shadowed convention
Kamala Harris takes her surging US presidential campaign on a battleground bus tour Sunday, before heading to the Democratic National Convention for a star turn that will be shadowed by protests against Israel's war in Gaza.