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North Korea fires artillery shells near South Korean islands
North Korea fired an artillery barrage near two South Korean border islands Friday, Seoul's defence ministry said, prompting a live-fire drill by the South's military.
Ukraine cannot confirm if Russia used N. Korean missiles
Ukraine said Friday it could not confirm that Russia had used North Korean missiles for attacks after Washington accused Moscow of using weapons provided by Pyongyang.
N. Korea fires artillery shells near S. Korean islands
North Korea fired an artillery barrage near two South Korean border islands Friday, Seoul's defence ministry said, prompting a live-fire drill from the South Korean military.
'Rue David Bowie': Paris to name street after rock icon
The city of Paris will on Monday name a street after rock music icon David Bowie, officials said, a first in honour of the singer eight years after his death.
Kyiv 'can't confirm yet' if Russia used N.Korean missiles
Ukraine said Friday it was so far unable to confirm that Russia had used North Korean missiles to attack it after Washington accused Moscow of using weapons provided by Pyongyang.
Haley, DeSantis turn fire on Trump in GOP race
Two Republicans jostling for a distant second place behind Donald Trump in their race to be party flag-bearer took potshots at the former US president on Thursday, days before the first vote in the White House nomination process.
N. Korea fires artillery shells near S. Korean islands: Seoul
North Korea fired more than 200 artillery shells near two South Korean islands on Friday, Seoul's defence ministry said, warning the actions threatened peace and it would respond.
Russia used N. Korean missiles for Ukraine attacks: US
North Korea has provided Russia with ballistic missiles and missile launchers that were used in recent attacks on Ukraine in a major escalation of support for Moscow, the White House said Thursday.
Markets swing ahead of US jobs as rate cut hopes fade
Asian stocks fluctuated on Friday after a bigger-than-expected rise in US private-sector jobs poured cold water on hopes for an interest rate cut in the next few months.
N Korea's Kim calls for expanded missile launcher production
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for expanded production of missile launchers in preparation for a "military showdown" with South Korea and the United States, state media said Friday.
Russia's Belgorod struck again after schools near border kept shut
The Russian city of Belgorod was targeted by another round of Ukrainian shelling late Thursday, officials said, hours after schools in the region were ordered to extend their holiday closures due to the risk of further attacks.
Russia used N.Korean missiles for Ukraine attacks: US
North Korea has provided Russia with ballistic missiles and missile launchers that were used in recent attacks on Ukraine in a major escalation of support for Moscow, the White House said Thursday.
US puts Azerbaijan on religious freedom watchlist
The United States on Thursday added Azerbaijan to a watchlist on religious freedom, following fears for Christian heritage after the country seized back an ethnic Armenian enclave.
Foreign govts paid Trump firms millions while president: report
Former US president Donald Trump's businesses received at least $7.8 million from foreign governments including China during his time in the White House, a congressional report claimed Thursday.
N. Korea supplied Russia with missiles for Ukraine attacks: US
North Korea has provided Russia with ballistic missiles and missile launchers that were used in recent attacks on Ukraine, the White House said Thursday.
Russia keeps border schools shut as deadly strikes hit Ukraine
Russia's Belgorod region bordering Ukraine said Thursday it would keep schools closed beyond the planned end of the winter holidays following unprecedented shelling by Kyiv's forces, as Ukraine reported several killed in strikes across the country.
IS jihadists claim Iran suicide bombings that killed 84
The Islamic State jihadist group said Thursday that it carried out twin bombings which killed at least 84 people at a memorial ceremony in Iran for slain Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani.
Germany drops planned subsidy cuts after farmers protest
The German government on Thursday dropped part of its plans to cut agricultural subsidies in the face of massive protests from farmers.
Hundreds mourn Hamas deputy leader at Beirut funeral
Hundreds of people attended the funeral in Beirut on Thursday of Hamas number two Saleh al-Aruri who was killed in a Lebanon strike blamed on Israel.
UK's Cameron stresses Balkan peace on visit to Kosovo
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Thursday stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Western Balkans, committing £45 million ($57 million) to shoring up security in the region.
UK party leaders kick off election year
Rishi Sunak said Thursday he had pencilled in later this year for a general election, as he and his main political rival to be Britain's next leader effectively kicked off campaigning.
Iran holds day of mourning for 84 killed in twin blasts
Iran observed a day of mourning Thursday for the at least 84 people killed when twin blasts ripped through a crowd commemorating the slain Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani.
UK's Starmer says election year a 'chance to change Britain'
Britain's main opposition leader Keir Starmer said on Thursday that a much anticipated general election this year will offer the UK the chance to "get our future back".
TotalEnergies to review land buyouts in contested Africa projects
French energy giant TotalEnergies on Thursday said it had launched a review of its land acquisition practices for controversial $10-billion projects in Uganda and Tanzania slammed by environmentalists.
Israel launches deadly Gaza strikes as Mideast tensions rise
Israeli bombing killed dozens of people overnight in Gaza, the health ministry of the Hamas-run Palestinian territory said Thursday, as regional tensions have surged over the almost three-months-old war.
Blinken set for Israel visit as regional war fears mount
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head Thursday to the Middle East as fears mount that Israel's war in Gaza will spread across the region, following deadly blasts in Iran and the killing of a Hamas leader in Lebanon.
Ukraine's mobile air defences have ammo for 'few more attacks': commander
Kyiv's mobile air defences have enough ammunition to withstand a few more powerful attacks, but then will need more Western aid, a senior military commander said Wednesday.
Exiled opposition leader condemns 'sham' Bangladesh election
Bangladesh's election on Sunday will be a "sham" designed to cement Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule, exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman has told AFP in an exclusive interview defending his party's boycott.
Asian markets extend new year retreat after Fed minutes
Asian markets continued their disappointing start to the year Thursday, tracking another loss on Wall Street after minutes from the Federal Reserve's December meeting dampened hopes for an early interest rate cut.
Blinken to head Thursday on new Mideast crisis trip: US official
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will leave Thursday on his fourth crisis trip to the Middle East, an official said, as fears mount that the Israel-Hamas conflict will spiral into a regional war.
Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of Guards general Soleimani
Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.
Iran blames Israel, US for blasts that killed 95 near grave of Guards general Soleimani
Iran blamed Israel and the US on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 103 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.