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US, Philippine troops fire rockets at ship in largest-ever drills
US and Philippine troops fired a salvo of rockets at a warship representing an enemy vessel in the disputed South China Sea on Wednesday, in the final exercise of the allies' largest-ever military drills.
Asian stocks off to shaky start after rout on Wall Street
Asian stocks were off to a shaky start on Wednesday following plunges on Wall Street fuelled by concerns for the banking sector and broader fears of recession.
'Abusing scripture': The rise of Kenya's Christian cults
"Jesus told me that the work he gave me had come to an end," said Kenyan self-styled pastor Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, explaining his 2019 decision to close the Good News International Church.
Joy, fear as India's population becomes world's biggest
Exhausted, elated and cradling her newborn daughter in a rundown government hospital, young mother Manu Bala had just helped make India the world's most populous nation.
'Be a real man': Russian army launches recruitment drive
A slick new video that has gone viral on Russian social media platforms shows a taxi driver, a security guard and a fitness coach at work.
US takes leading role on Sudan but faces limited leverage
The United States has taken a lead in trying to end a burst of violence in Sudan but it faces a tough road ahead with limited power to rein in warring generals.
What foreign nations are doing to extract citizens from Sudan
Multiple nations have scrambled to evacuate embassy staff and citizens by road, air and sea from chaos-torn Sudan, where fighting between the army and paramilitaries has killed hundreds.
Erdogan cuts off TV interview citing stomach bug
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday interrupted a live television interview before returning and apologising, saying he had developed a stomach bug.
US stocks tumble on revived worries over banks
Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower Tuesday after dismal First Republic results revived worries about banks, adding to recession fears following lackluster US consumer data.
Republicans take aim at Biden with 'fact check' website
Just before Joe Biden announced his much-anticipated 2024 re-election bid Tuesday, his Republican opponents took aim at the US president in an unexpected way – they rolled out a website to "fact check" him.
Ceasefire shaky as Sudanese, foreigners flee
A US-brokered ceasefire between Sudan's warring generals brought some calm to the capital on Tuesday, but witnesses reported fresh air strikes and paramilitaries claimed to have seized a major oil refinery and power plant.
Colombia president denies expelling Venezuela's Guaido
Colombia President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday denied expelling leading Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaido, but accused him of entering the country illegally.
Child asylum seeker wins hearts with Swedish charity record
An 11-year-old asylum seeker has smashed a charity fundraising record and won hearts across Sweden after he described facing racism while out collecting money, the charity said on Tuesday.
Macron avoids crowds on latest provincial trip
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday steered clear from close contact with the public as he made a new foray into provincial France in the wake of his signing of a hugely unpopular pension reform.
Homegrown fried chicken chain replaces KFC in Russia
The Russian incarnation of KFC opened its first restaurant in Moscow on Tuesday after the American fast food chain exited the country over the Kremlin's offensive in Ukraine.
Foreigners evacuate as Sudan ceasefire largely holds
A US-brokered ceasefire between Sudan's warring generals was largely holding in much of the capital on Tuesday, but witnesses in some areas reported ongoing clashes between the army and paramilitary forces.
South of Khartoum, fuel shortage strands fleeing Sudanese
Shaul Myke fled years ago from war-ravaged South Sudan looking for peace in Khartoum. Now she is on the run again –- six children in tow -– after Sudan's capital became a battle zone.
Biden meets South Korean leader on eve of state visit
US President Joe Biden and South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol will pay homage Tuesday at the Korean War Memorial in Washington ahead of a state visit cementing the countries' deep alliance.
EU designates TikTok, other online platforms for stricter rules
The European Union on Tuesday designated 19 online platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, as having user numbers so big they will come under stricter regulatory rules for content.
Sudan evacuations intensify as ceasefire largely holds in Khartoum
A US-brokered ceasefire between Sudan's warring generals was largely holding in the capital on Tuesday as foreign nations stepped up efforts to evacuate their nationals from the chaos-torn nation.
Guatemala vows to stand by 'solid' ally Taiwan
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged support on Tuesday for "solid diplomatic ally" Taiwan during a visit to the self-ruled island that has been slammed by China.
Juan Carlos leaves Spain after low-key second visit
Former king Juan Carlos I left Spain Tuesday following an almost week-long visit, his second since going into self-imposed exile in Abu Dhabi over a string of financial scandals.
Elderly Biden's reelection bid renews spotlight on VP Harris
If Joe Biden wins a second term, Kamala Harris will again find herself a heartbeat away from the presidency. The only difference: this time it will be an 82-year-old heart.
White House 2024: the hopefuls aiming to take on Biden
As US President Joe Biden embarks on his bid for a second term, a cast of characters that looks at once novel and familiar has lined up to stand in his way.
Joe Biden: racing against time to 'heal' a broken nation
Everything on Joe Biden's to-do list the day he took office as the oldest US president in history was difficult. One item though was nothing less than existential: bringing back together a nation split in two.
Biden, 80, announces 2024 re-election bid
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday he is running for re-election in 2024, plunging at the record age of 80 into a ferocious new White House campaign "to finish the job."
Republican hopeful DeSantis backs Taiwan deterrence
US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis on Tuesday stressed the importance of warding off conflict over Taiwan, telling a Japanese media outlet that "what China respects is strength".
Sporadic gunfire dents Sudan ceasefire as evacuations intensify
Sporadic gunfire rang out in parts of the Sudanese capital Khartoum Tuesday despite a US-brokered agreement between the warring generals to cease fire for 72 hours to pave the way for talks on a more lasting truce.
Hong Kong drops sharply on major losses in Chinese firms
Hong Kong was down sharply on Tuesday on the back of major losses in Chinese firms, as a lack of clear direction ahead of key announcements this week presented a challenge for global investors.
Venezuela's Guaido expelled from Colombia
Colombia expelled leading Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaido on Monday, hours after he arrived in Bogota for a conference on his crisis-torn country.
Venezuela's Guaido 'forced' to leave Colombia
Colombia forced top Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaido to leave its borders on Monday, hours after he arrived in Bogota for a conference on his crisis-torn country, an opposition source told AFP.
Guatemala leader vows to stand by 'solid' ally Taiwan
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei on Tuesday pledged support for "solid diplomatic ally" Taiwan during a visit to the self-ruled island that has been slammed by China.