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Azerbaijan pardons French citizen Martin Ryan following Usmanov's delisting

Azerbaijan's President Aliyev pardoned French citizen Martin Ryan, jailed for espionage, as part of a deal in which Fran...

At the U.N., Japan’s Leader Says It’s Time to End ‘Enemy State’ Label

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the United Nations should scrub the World War II-era designation from its Charter. Ch...

China’s first lady Peng Liyuan projects glamour and soft power on world stage

China’s first lady Peng Liyuan is again stepping into the international limelight as she travels to Washington with Pres...

Trump’s New Favorite Neighbor: Mexico

President Trump built his political brand in part on bashing Mexico. Now his second presidency depends on deepening part...

Why Brunei prefers ‘quiet diplomacy’ over confrontation in South China Sea

Brunei’s measured defence ties with Beijing reflect its low-key approach to South China Sea disputes, with analysts sayi...

Hong Kong unveils gold, bond and liquidity plans to drive next phase of yuan adoption

Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will launch yuan-denominated gold futures early next year, while...

Banco Master Fraud: How the Probe Is Roiling Brazil’s Presidential Election

For the full experience visit: The Sprawling Banco Master Probe Is Roiling Brazil’s Presidential Election

How China’s Leader Plans to Win the Future With A.I.

A decade ago, Xi Jinping asked if China could master A.I. His push is remaking the economy, challenging the United State...

Trump-Xi Summit in Washington: Key topics of discussion, schedule and more

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in Washington for a high-stakes state visit with his U.S. counterpar...

Almost ten million people took part in ECB survey on new euro banknotes

Trump Was Rude About Manchester and Burnham Is Just Fine With That

From his previous perch in Manchester city hall, Andy Burnham has watched a string of British prime ministers struggle w...

Russian attacks injure 7 across Ukraine and damage structures

The Russian Defence Ministry said that its forces overnight carried out “group strikes” using drones on Ukraine's “milit...

UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites, defence ministry says

Last year, the head of UK Space Command Major General Paul Tedman warned he was "really worried" by Russia attempting to...

China's purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

HONG KONG/BEIJING, Sept 23 - Purges of military leaders may have dented China's war-fighting readiness, but are likely t...

Azerbaijan pardons French prisoner after EU caves in on sanctions

Editor's note: this is a developing storyAzerbaijan's leader Ilham Aliyev pardoned a French national on Sept. 23 reports...

Israeli fire kills two people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire kills two people in Gaza, medics say An Israeli air strike killed at least two Palestinians in the Gaza Str...

Softbank’s mega junk-bond deal shows capital for the AI race is getting more expensive

The artificial intelligence build-out is officially crossing over to the world of junk bonds, where investors expect to ...

Punjab govt seeks Rangers deployment in Rawalpindi, three other districts until Oct 5

The Punjab government has requested the federal government to deploy Rangers in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and Mianwali ...

China’s purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

The crackdown is likely to have strengthened Xi Jinping's grip on an institution that is a key source of power for the C...

Iranian flight lands in China despite US sanctions threat, according to flight tracker

Iranian flight lands in China despite US sanctions threat, according to flight tracker An Iranian flight has landed in C...

China's new travel rules unsettle tech giants and talent

Beijing is locking the gates to stop expertise and capital in strategic industries from fleeing. The country accused of ...

Von der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law', unlocks €4.2bn in EU funding

The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and reopened Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe...

Democrats worry Trump may make auto industry concessions to Xi

The president has floated the possibility of allowing Chinese carmakers to build vehicles in the US.

China touts significant progress tackling Asian scam syndicates

Beijing has worked with regional governments to repatriate tens of thousands of cybercrime suspects.

Russian attacks kill 10, injure 53 across Ukraine over past day, hit commercial cargo ship

Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said that as a result of the strike, a fire broke out and the ship’s captain, a Ukraini...

Scientists to improve equipment efficiency for biofuel boilers in Arctic

The project is relevant for the Arkhangelsk Region which has been developing actively the use of local biofuels in munic...

EU clears 3 billion euros for Ukraine after Kyiv passes reforms

The agreement comes hours after a meeting between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President Volod...

Trump skirts last Iran lever ahead of Xi visit

The US has so far declined to sanction Chinese banks despite seeking to exert maximum economic pressure on Iran.

Trump battles press as Xi heads to town

A judge is expected to hear arguments in a lawsuit brought by the three news outlets the president banned from the White...

What Machiavelli Would Say About Trump

The U.S. president offers a guide on how to be a very bad prince.

Japanese PM Takaichi voices support for ICC, rule of law in first UN speech

Her UN speech comes as doubts persist over the UN’s ability to address challenges to rules-based order.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine and Russia should stop attacking each other's energy systems

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met President Trump at the U.N. and proposed that Ukraine and Russia stop attack...

Ukraine's Zelenskyy proposes energy truce with Russia during meeting with Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met President Trump at the U.N. and proposed that Ukraine and Russia stop attack...

US senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit

US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to UNGA

Zelensky-von der Leyen meeting confirms Ukraine must reform to unlock more money

The meeting, described as "tense" by Bloomberg, included not just the EU wish for Ukraine to pass reforms, but also Kyiv...

Lavrov to take part in about 20 international meetings at UN, Russian diplomat tells TASS

According to Kirill Logvinov, the top priorities are undoubtedly the ministerial meetings with Russia’s allies within th...

Inside Israel’s prisons: What Palestinian children endure in detention

Every day, Fidaa Zalbani checks the room of her son, Mohammed, 17, tidying his bed and arranging untouched clothes.

Israel blasts ‘grotesque absurdity’ of Macron’s UN remarks on West Bank

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Wednesday issued a stinging rebuke to French President Emmanue...

Trump lays out his agenda as middle powers call for more cooperation at UNGA

Middle powers plead for more cooperation at the United Nations, as President Trump lays out his America First agenda and...

Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties

Doha lauded for mediating Brussels-Kigali rupture, showcasing its trusted role in international peace efforts.