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Taiwan: first new F-16V fighters arrive amid China threat
The US-made jets, part of an order made in 2019, touched down as concerns grow in Taiwan that support from the United States could be wavering. Washington insists its policy towar…
India news: Delhi protesters turn up heat on election chief, police tightens security
Thousands are expected to gather in central Delhi to demand the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, over deletion of voters from electoral rolls. Fol…
South Korea demands Ukraine apology over POW disclosure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.
The Sudan connection: Is Ethiopia at risk of a proxy war?
Ethiopia and Sudan are trading accusations over the armed conflicts they face. Can the conflict dynamics in the wider Horn of Africa exacerbate tensions?
Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners
A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?
Turkey: Stock market scandal hits half a million investors
Asset managers are alleged to have artificially inflated the value of their funds. Turkish authorities have made multiple arrests, and a leading AKP lawmakers has resigned.
Turkey's stock market scandal affects nearly half a million investors. Police have made several arrests and an AKP politician has resigned.
Nearly half a million investors are affected, arrests have been made, and a female politician from the ruling party has resigned. What is behind the stock market manipulation scan…
US pressures EU allies to release diesel stockpiles
The Trump administration has called on its European allies, particularly Germany and France, to release strategic diesel reserves in an effort to ease fuel prices. The EU will hol…
New crew makes the quickest US flight to ISS
The SpaceX spacecraft carrying the Crew-13 team docked with the International Space Station in 7 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new record.
EU ministers mull new ways to curb irregular migration
The proposals include setting up so-called return hubs outside the EU and strengthening the border agency Frontex. Greece has even proposed temporarily suspending asylum applicati…
