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Why is Russia’s Putin visiting Vietnam after North Korea?
Vietnam is a rising nation the West wants closer ties with. The visit is a signal from Russia: Putin isn't isolated.
Landslides kill at least 15, displace millions, in Bangladesh and India
Hundreds of thousands are stranded by flash floods and heavy rain with refugee camps for Rohingya Muslims most affected.
Beware of Vietnam’s new authoritarian president
To Lam's rise to power is indicative of the Vietnam government’s worsening repression.
Video: This Gaza amusement park is filled with displaced Palestinians
One of Gaza’s biggest amusement parks has become an informal camp for forcibly displaced Palestinians seeking refuge.
Sudan accuses UAE of fuelling civil war with arms supplies
Report by UN experts in January found 'credible' evidence that United Arab Emirates has been arming RSF paramilitary.
As big pharma exits Nigeria, asthma patients face spiralling costs
Price of asthma inhalers has more than doubled amid scarcity and added costs after GSK exited Nigerian market in 2023.
USA vs South Africa – T20 World Cup Super Eight: Teams, pitch, weather
USA will look to build on their success and cause another upset against favourites South Africa at North Sound, Antigua.
Russia jails US soldier as it dangles prisoner swap deal
Sentence expands list of US citizens detained in Russia as Moscow says awaiting response on prisoner swap proposals.
Four people killed, at least a dozen missing as extreme weather hits China
Record-breaking rains cause intense flooding in the south, while the north reels from drought and high temperatures.
North Korea welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin with big ceremony
This is the welcome ceremony North Korea held for Russian President Vladimir Putin's first visit there in 24 years.
In Scotland, support grows for Labour as SNP’s dominance looks set to fade
Although independence remains a popular idea, Labour is viewed by many as the strongest party to oust the Conservatives.
China and Malaysia deepen ties with renewed economic pact
Deal signed as China seeks to raise influence in Asia Pacific region amid rising geopolitical tension.
Israel ready for ‘all-out war’ in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has approved operational plans for an offensive against Hezbollah.
Explosions as fire rips through Chad weapons depot
A fire at a weapons depot in Chad sent a series of explosions near the international airport in the capital N'Djamena.
China fears spark Indian race for cobalt in contested ocean waters
India has sought rights to explore an underwater cobalt-rich mountain. But Sri Lanka also has eyes on the region.
Chinese shadow bankers helped Mexican cartel launder drug money, US says
US prosecutors charge two dozen people over alleged $50m money laundering scheme.
Greek-owned Tutor believed to have sunk a week after Houthi missile attack
The crew abandoned the coal carrier after it was struck by Houthi missiles, which started a fire, on June 12.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for first time since 2000
Russian and North Korean leaders aim to deepen ties as both countries face isolation.
McDonald’s scraps AI pilot after order mix-ups go viral
Fast food giant pulls plug on AI-powered voice-ordering at about 100 outlets after viral videos of order mishaps.
