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Russia says fighter jet destroys Ukraine ‘reconnaissance boat’ in Black Sea
Defence ministry says Ukrainian vessel attacked by Russian fighter jet near gas production facilities in the Black Sea.
Japan to start releasing Fukushima water from Thursday
Plan to release treated but still radioactive water into the Pacific has drawn criticism from neighbours and fishermen.
North Korea’s Air Koryo makes first international flight since COVID
Flight to Beijing is the latest sign of easing travel restrictions in the isolated state.
Greece to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 jet fighters, Zelenskyy says
Greece fighter pilot training offer comes after Denmark and the Netherlands announced they would supply F-16s to Kyiv.
Can BRICS create a new world order?
Dozens of nations want to join the club as an alternative to the US-led order. But internal fissures could limit BRICS.
Hong Kong bets on crypto as sector’s star dims over crackdowns overseas
The Chinese territory has issued its first licenses for retail crypto trading amid push to cash in on virtual assets.
Russian air defences down two drones near Moscow, mayor says
Air traffic at Moscow's Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports was halted amid latest drone raid on city.
North Korea plans second spy satellite launch in coming days: Japan
Launch could take place between August 24 and 31, after May's attempt ended in disaster.
Thaksin Shinawatra on his way back to Thailand after years-long exile
Supporters gather at airport to welcome home former prime minister who was removed in a 2006 military coup.
Cambodian parliamentarians elect Hun Sen’s son, Hun Manet, as new PM
Hun Manet is now the prime minister but Hun Sen will remain very much at the centre of power, analysts say.