China calls for closer defence ties with Russia in ministers' talks
Says both should ‘jointly enhance the ability to respond to various risks and challenges’ Chinese minister of national defense Dong…
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Firefighters order evacuation as heatwave bakes Australia
Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures in Walpeup and Hopetoun, NW Victoria, reached 48.9°C Authorities issued an immediate emergency evacuation warning…
Trump says Iran wants talks as US aircraft carrier deploys
Analysts say options include strikes on military facilities or targeted hits against Iran’s leadership A US naval strike group led…
President Xi says China seeks to uphold UN-based world order
His comments follow Trump’s unveiling of a “Board of Peace”, sparking fears it could rival the United Nations Chinese President…
In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota governor talk after fatal shooting
Also speaks with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, striking a calmer tone after weeks of clashes Law enforcement officers stand guard…
Bangladesh probes India power overpricing
DHAKA: A Bangladesh government committee said on Monday it had found “egregious anomalies” in a billion-dollar cross-border electricity supply deal…
EU, India conclude major trade deal
NEW DELHI: India and the European Union have finalised a massive free trade deal, Indian government officials said on Monday,…
Bitter cold grips millions in US
NEW YORK: Millions of Americans were facing dangerously cold temperatures on Monday in the wake of a massive winter storm…
Africa now sending more money to China than it gets in new loans
ONE Data report finds debt payments now exceed fresh financing for many low-income countries A picture showing $100 bills. SOURCE:…
Azerbaijan arrests three over planned attack on foreign embassy in Baku
Suspects had been arrested on charges of ‘preparation for terrorism’ on basis of religious hostility, say authorities An Islamic State…