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Ukraine says Black Sea gas, oil platforms recaptured from Russian control
Ukrainian military intelligence says offshore platforms in Black Sea retaken by Kyiv forces in 'unique operation'.
Japan is swamped with tourists. Now visitors are going off the beaten track
Tour operators are touting Japan's less explored regions as surging visitor numbers put strain on popular sites.
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted in Philippines tax evasion case
Journalist who founded Rappler news outlet faces multiple charges brought while Rodrigo Duterte was president.
‘A new and terrifying world’: Kim and Putin to meet again in Russia
With the Russian leader in need of weapons for the war in Ukraine, Kim Jong Un is expected to extract a high price.
US researcher Mark Dickey rescued after 9 days trapped in deep Turkish cave
Dickey, 40, was removed safely from cave following international rescue operation involving more than 150 participants.
Biden administration clears path to transfer $6bn in Iranian assets
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the sanction waivers last week as part of an ongoing prisoner transfer deal.
Biden denounces ‘rising tide’ of ‘extremism’ in 9/11 anniversary speech
The Democratic president, angling for reelection in 2024, called for unity 'regardless of our political backgrounds'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 566
As the war enters its 566th day, these are the main developments.
Dominican president threatens to close border with Haiti over canal dispute
The Dominican government has alleged that a Haitian-built canal threatens to divert its water and harm its farmlands.
Rural residents in Morocco grapple with the earthquake’s deadly aftermath
The earthquake has revealed fault lines in Morocco's society as residents in the countryside struggle to access aid.