China says it wants peace in Ukraine, but is it only on Russia's terms?
China's envoy for the war in Ukraine ended a nearly two-week tour through Europe with a stop in Moscow on Friday, closing out a mission that served as a key test of Beijing's bid to broker an end to the spiraling conflict.
2023-05-29 15:48
Lukashenko offers nuclear weapons to nations willing 'to join the Union State of Russia and Belarus'
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed that nations who are willing "to join the Union State of Russia and Belarus" will be given nuclear weapons, days after confirming the transfer of some tactical nuclear weapons from Moscow to Minsk had begun.
2023-05-29 11:50
More than 40 Russian drones downed in wave of attacks on Ukrainian capital, Kyiv says
A wave of Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital left one person dead and sparked fires around the city, officials in Kyiv said early Sunday.
2023-05-28 12:17
Russian gunmaker Kalashnikov modifies AK-12 assault rifle based on Ukraine combat experience
Firearms manufacturer Kalashnikov has unveiled an upgraded AK-12 assault rifle, with modifications based on the weapon's use in the war on Ukraine.
2023-05-27 11:18
Terrifying moments as plane door opens midair on Asiana Airlines flight
The door of an Asiana Airlines jet opened as it was coming in to land in Daegu, South Korea, on Friday afternoon, leaving wind whipping through the plane's cabin as terrified passengers gripped their armrests, video of the incident shows.
2023-05-26 15:24
At least four injured in apparent shooting in central Japan - NHK
At least four people were injured Thursday after a man fired something resembling a hunting rifle in Nakano city in Nagano Prefecture in central Japan, the country's public broadcaster NHK reported.
2023-05-25 18:51
US and Papua New Guinea sign defense pact as Washington, Beijing vie for influence in the Pacific
The United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement -- a move that has sparked controversy in the Pacific Island nation and comes as Washington and China jostle for influence in the region.
2023-05-22 15:53
F-16s for Ukraine: Why Kyiv would still face big hurdles in using the US-made fighter jets
Ukraine's quest for US-made F-16 fighter jets received a big boost over the weekend when US President Joe Biden gave his backing for Kyiv's pilots to be trained to fly them.
2023-05-22 14:55
Inferno tears through Manila's historic Central Post Office
A massive fire broke out at the historic Manila Central Post Office in the Philippine capital late Sunday night, with teams of fire fighters battling for more than seven hours overnight before it was finally brought under control.
2023-05-22 14:28
'The water took them.' Myanmar residents describe horror of Cyclone Mocha
Concerns are high for thousands of vulnerable people after coastal areas in Rakhine state bore the brunt of Cyclone Mocha, one of the strongest storms to ever hit Myanmar.
2023-05-21 11:59
Ukraine's Zelensky and India's Modi hold first face-to-face since Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan Saturday, the first in-person meeting between the two since Russia's invasion began.
2023-05-20 20:47
Japan's G7 menu: Leaders have plenty on their plates
World leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima have been treated to a belt-expanding tour of local gastronomical delights with a host of menus showcasing the best of Japanese fine dining.
2023-05-20 15:48