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Indonesia leader orders investigation into driver's protest death

Indonesia's president promised Friday to investigate the death of a motorcycle taxi driver in clashes between protesters and police, as discontent grows over the government's handling of the economy.

Japan seeks record defence budget, to triple drone spending

Japan's defence ministry is aiming for a major boost to its drone arsenal as part of another record spending request made Friday to deal with a "severely intensifying security environment".

Nanjing massacre film set becomes China school holiday hotspot

The sound of machine gun fire rattled around collapsed buildings as schoolchildren eagerly explored the ravaged streets of 1930s Nanjing, delighted to be visiting the set of a Chinese blockbuster about a historic massacre.

Zelensky urges more Western pressure on Putin after deadly Russian attack

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies on Thursday to send a "strong joint signal" to Vladimir Putin, after Russia killed 23 people in one of its deadliest attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war.

Cash-strapped Taliban look to airspace for windfall

Far above Kabul, the cash-strapped Taliban government has located a potentially lucrative revenue stream: Afghanistan's airspace.

Trump thumbs nose at decades of India courtship

India once united US policymakers like few issues. For nearly three decades, US presidents of both parties courted New Delhi as an emerging ally, politely overlooking disagreements for the sake of larger goals.

Russian attack killing 23 in Kyiv unleashes international fury

Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 23 people including four children, authorities said, in an attack the United States warned undermines peace efforts.

Rubio to visit Mexico, Ecuador next week to discuss migration, China

Marco Rubio next week will pay his first visit to Mexico as the top US diplomat, as President Donald Trump presses for cooperation against migration and cartels, the State Department said Thursday.

US approves $825 mn missile sale to Ukraine

The United States on Thursday announced the approval of an $825 million sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles and related equipment to Ukraine.

Rubio to visit Mexico, Ecuador next week to discuss migration, China: US

Marco Rubio next week will pay his first visit to Mexico as the top US diplomat, as President Donald Trump presses for cooperation against migration and cartels, the State Department said Thursday.

RFK Jr bashes US health agency after its chief is sacked

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday lashed out at the nation's top public health agency a day after its director was ousted, saying the renowned organization needs to be overhauled.

RFK Jr bashes US health agency after firing its chief

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday lashed out at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a day after its director was ousted, saying the storied agency needs to be overhauled.

UN sets 2027 exit for Lebanon peacekeepers after Israeli strikes

The Security Council voted Thursday for UN peacekeepers to leave Lebanon in 2027, allowing only one final extension after pressure from Israel and its US ally to end the nearly 50-year-old force.

UN Security Council votes for Lebanon peacekeepers to leave in 2027

The Security Council voted Thursday for UN peacekeepers to leave Lebanon in 2027, allowing one final extension after pressure from Israel and its US ally to end the nearly 50-year-old force.

Russian attack killing 19 in Kyiv unleashes international fury

Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 19 people, including four children, in an attack the United States warned undermines peace efforts.

Europe powers move to reimpose Iran sanctions over nuclear drive

France, Britain and Germany on Thursday triggered a mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with commitments over its nuclear programme it agreed to a decade ago.

UN chief condemns 'endless' Gaza horrors as Israel presses offensive

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the "endless catalogue of horrors" in Gaza, as the territory's civil defence reported at least 31 killed by Israeli forces since dawn.

Europe powers move to Iran sanctions 'snapback' over nuclear drive

France, Britain and Germany on Thursday triggered a mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with commitments over its nuclear programme signed a decade ago.

Russian attack kills 18 in Kyiv, unleashes new international fury

Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 18 people, including four children, in an attack the US warned undermines peace efforts.

Europe powers move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear drive

France, Britain and Germany on Thursday triggered a mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with commitments over its nuclear programme.

US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over move to fire her

US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook filed a lawsuit Thursday to challenge Donald Trump's move to fire her from her position -- as the president intensified pressure on the independent central bank.

Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv, unleashes new international fury

Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 17 people, including four children, in an attack that President Volodymyr Zelensky said highlighted Moscow's rejection of peace moves.

Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv, unleashes new internatioinal fury

Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 17 people, including four children, in an attack that President Volodymyr Zelensky said highlighted Moscow's rejection of peace moves.

EU summons Russian envoy after mission damaged in Kyiv strike

The EU summoned Moscow's envoy in Brussels on Thursday after a massive attack on Kyiv killed at least 14 people and damaged the bloc's diplomatic mission in the city.

Deadly Russian attack kills 15 in Kyiv, raising fears for peace talks

Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 15 people, including four children, an attack that President Volodymyr Zelensky said showed Moscow's rejection of peace negotiations.

Russian attack kills 14 in Kyiv, including three children

Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 14 people, including three children, in an attack that President Volodymyr Zelensky said showed Moscow's rejection of peace negotiations.

Five things to know about Guyana

Here are five key facts about the English-speaking South American country Guyana, where legislative elections will be held on September 1.

Russian attack kills eight in Kyiv

Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least eight people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky said represented a clear disregard for peace negotiations.

Russia hits Kyiv with 'massive' deadly overnight strikes

Russian forces launched a "massive" attack on Kyiv on Thursday, hitting the Ukrainian capital with strikes that killed at least four people and wounded around 30 others, Ukrainian officials said.

Long-awaited pension payments relief for Afghan retirees

After a four-year suspension, the Taliban government has announced it would resume pension payments for Afghanistan's nearly 150,000 retired military and civil servants.

China to bolster non-Western alliances at summit, parade

China's President Xi Jinping will host world leaders including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi from Sunday for a summit before a huge military parade as he seeks to showcase a non-Western style of regional collaboration.

Motive probed for US shooting that killed two children, injured 17

Investigators were seeking to find out why a heavily-armed shooter opened fire on school children at a church service in Minneapolis on Wednesday, killing two pupils and wounding 17 people in the latest violent tragedy to jolt the United States.

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