Ukraine says overnight Russian strike on Kyiv leaves first civilians dead this year
KYIV — An overnight Russian air attack on Kyiv and its region killed two people, Ukraine’s authorities said on Monday, in what appeared to...
China seeks to enhance ties with Ireland to boost relations with EU
BEIJING — China is keen on expanding economic and trade cooperation with Ireland while aiming for mutually beneficial results, Chinese President Xi Jinping told...
Vietnam’s annual growth reaches 8% as trade surplus with US hits record despite tariffs
HANOI — Vietnam’s economy grew by 8% in 2025, accelerating from the previous year’s pace due to robust exports despite US tariffs, preliminary government data showed on...
Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire after victims identified
CRANS-MONTANA — Pressure was building for answers on Monday from the investigation into a New Year bar fire in a Swiss ski resort that killed...
Malaysia to push for two-term limit for prime ministers, further reforms
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia aims to implement a slew of institutional reforms this year and next, including a two-term limit for the premiership, Prime...
China says it cannot accept countries acting as ‘world judge’ after US captures Maduro
BEIJING — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the "world's judge" after the United States captured Venezuela's...
North Korea test-fires hypersonic missiles, KCNA says
SEOUL — North Korea test-fired hypersonic missiles on Sunday, state media KCNA reported on Monday, to assess its military operational capability regarding war deterrence.
North Korean...
Investors face more geopolitical whiplash from Trump’s Venezuela gamble
LONDON/NEW YORK — Global investors are facing a fresh surge in geopolitical risk after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a move that could...
Venezuela’s Maduro in custody; Trump says US will run the country
CARACAS/NEW YORK — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York detention center on Sunday after President Donald J. Trump ordered an audacious...
US lifts Caribbean airspace curbs after attack on Venezuela
THE United States has advised airlines its Caribbean airspace curbs will expire at midnight ET (0500 GMT) and flights could resume as schedules are...
Myanmar to free 6,186 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty during election
MYANMAR’S military government will release 6,186 prisoners under an amnesty marking Independence Day, state media said on Saturday, a week after a multi-stage general...
US strike on Venezuela to embolden China’s territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts say
SHANGHAI/BEIJING — The US attack on Venezuela will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the...