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Afghanistan’s Taliban makes debut diplomatic trip to Japan
Delegation says Taliban seeks 'dignified' global interaction as it builds 'strong' and 'developed' Afghanistan.
China’s Xi hosts summit with business leaders, including Alibaba’s Jack Ma
Chinese leader meets corporate leaders amid economic challenges including slowing down and high youth unemployment.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India-Pakistan and two other matches to watch
In addition to the India-Pakistan clash on February 23, Australia meet England, and Afghanistan play their debut match.
‘No more silence’: Israelis face Gaza war backlash on Sri Lanka’s beaches
For years, relations between residents and Israeli visitors were cordial, but cracks in this dynamic are now visible.
South Korea removes DeepSeek from app stores pending privacy review
Personal Information Protection Commission says DeepSeek accepted its proposal to suspend downloads of the app.
US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence
US State Department plays down changes as 'routine' update after Taipei welcomes 'positive and friendly' wording.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,089
Here are the key developments on the 1,089th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Trump says he could meet Putin ‘soon’ as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach
UK Prime Minister says he is prepared to supply British troops for post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US
Dead include mother and seven-year-old daughter swept away in rains in Kentucky.
Israeli soldiers used 80-year-old Palestinian as Gaza human shield: Report
With an explosive cord tied on his neck, the senior was forced by army to scout buildings, and shot dead on his release.