Deadly fight erupts between security forces and Assad loyalists in war-rattled Syria

Panama president rules out talks with Trump over canal threat: "There's nothing to talk about"

Taiwanese Presidential Office holds first China "expansion" simulation amid rising regional tensions

South Korea faces second presidential impeachment in two weeks as political turmoil continues

Japan raises "serious concerns" over China military buildup

Extremely rare baby mammoth remains found in Siberia in "unique discovery"

War-torn Sudan faces "widening" famine crisis, UN-backed report warns

US man sentenced to long stay in Russian penal colony over spying charges

US opens probe into China chip industry over "anticompetitive" concerns

North Korea already suffering massive losses in Ukraine war, new report claims

China slams US military aid to Taiwan: "Gravely infringes on China's sovereignty"

Putin vows "destruction" of Ukraine after reported Kazan drone attack

Miles Henderson aims to bring youth representation to UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

At least five killed in horrific car-ramming attack at German Christmas market UPDATE

Russian skaters allowed to compete as neutrals in 2026 Winter Olympics

US says new Syria rulers are helping in hunt for missing reporter Austin Tice

UK appoints new envoy to US with history of past Trump criticism

Elon Musk sparks fiery backlash after backing the German far right

US diplomats meet with Syria's new Islamist ruler as Syrians rally for democracy

Taiwan lawmakers physically brawl over critical democracy legislation

"Chinese Agent" charged in California for influencing state politics

Pentagon reveals true number of US troops in Syria as officials hold first meeting with victorious rebels

Putin says he's ready to meet President-elect Trump at "any time"

White House urges Trump to keep one area of US-China cooperation alive

North Korea hits out at US and mocks allies in furious response to criticism of role in Ukraine war

Trump teases Canada once again with 51st state push: "I think it is a great idea!"

Chinese astronauts complete record-breaking nine-hour spacewalk

North Korean troops fighting against Ukraine suffer heavy casualties, US official claims

US reacts to Ukraine's reported killing of senior Russian general

Beijing says China and US can achieve "great things" together

Ukraine reportedly takes out top Russian general in high-profile assassination

UK bone pit reveals shocking bronze age massacre, cannibalism

Trump vows to talk with Putin and Zelensky to end Ukraine war "carnage"

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister quits over rift with Trudeau on Trump tariff threats

Canadian official slams Trump tariffs as "problematic" for the US

US and allies warn North Korea's involvement in Ukraine marks "dangerous expansion"

China criticizes US tariff hikes as piling "errors onto errors"

Putin hails "landmark" year in Ukraine invasion and claims Russia has the upper hand

US warship docks at Cambodian port close to major Chinese naval base

Blinken confirms "direct contact" with Syrian rebel group despite US terror designation

Russia using "significant" number of North Korean troops against Ukraine, Zelensky claims

Brazilian ex-defense minister arrested in investigation into alleged coup attempt by Bolsonaro

US starts relocating Marines from Okinawa amid demands for demilitarization

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached over martial law bid

Brazilian President Lula shares big update after emergency surgery

Freed US journalist Evan Gershkovich details shadowy Russian agency behind arrest

Missing US citizen found in Syria as search for detained journalist continues

Kremlin reacts enthusiastically to Trump's stance on Ukraine firing US-supplied missiles

South Korean president faces looming second martial law impeachment vote

Canadian province cracks down on border after Trump's tariff threats

Russia may be preparing hypersonic missile launch after Ukrainian attack with US-supplied weapons

Canadian province threatens to cut energy exports to US over Trump tariffs

South Korean president vows to fight "until the very last minute" amid martial law fallout

Russia vows to respond with "appropriate measures" as Ukraine strikes with US missiles

Russia claims Ukraine hit its territory with US-supplied missiles and vows retaliation

South Korean defense minister accused of trying to trigger war with North in martial law plot

Brazilian President Lula has emergency surgery linked to previous head injury

South Korean police raid president's office amid martial law insurrection probe

Officials confirm Russia is hosting deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad

US imposes trade curbs on Chinese and Russian firms over human rights violations