A former Thai lawmaker arrested after a shooting at a government office kills 1
A man has been arrested after a shooting at a government office outside Bangkok on Monday
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Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100
The flood crisis in India’s northeastern Assam state remains critical, with the death toll reaching 100 after two more people died overnight
Turkey’s parliament opens debate on a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants
Turkey’s parliament is set to debate a draft bill that could suspend sentences, investigations or trials for thousands of Kurdish militants
Ugandan statesman in the race to become next secretary-general of the United Nations
A Ugandan statesman is in the race to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the latest entrant in a contest that includes six others who want to succeed Antonio Guterres at the end of this year
Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say
Authorities in Russia's Tatarstan region say a Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk killed 12 people and wounded 39 others
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South Korea, US to begin exercises to bolster readiness against North's threats
South Korean and U.S. militaries say they will begin their annual large exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats
South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North's threats
South Korean and U.S. militaries say they will begin their annual large exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats
Tropical storm causes some flooding in eastern China
Tropical Storm Dolphin is dumping heavy rain in eastern China
New Zealanders abroad urged to enroll for the election as new law locks out last-minute voters
New Zealand’s Electoral Commission has launched a campaign urging citizens to register to vote or update their details
Indonesia battles growing wildfires as Mount Bromo blaze spreads
Indonesia is intensifying efforts Monday to combat multiple wildfires as dry weather and strengthening El Nino conditions increase fire risks during the peak dry season
Count Binface seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest election
Count Binface, an intergalactic comedic candidate with a garbage can on his head, is at the center of the U.K.'s political universe
Myanmar rebuffs ASEAN's call to free Aung San Suu Kyi and questions the need for an envoy
Myanmar’s military-backed government has rejected ASEAN's call for the unconditional release of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region
The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July period set in 2022
Porter Airlines flight in Canada canceled after child refuses to sit down
A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was canceled last week after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up, forcing the plane back to the terminal and delaying it past the airport’s runway closure
Nigerian army rescues 33 people abducted by gunmen
The Zamfara region has seen a surge in killings and abductions in recent months.
Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after being extradited
He faces charges of running a drug smuggling and money laundering empire.
Nigerian army rescues 33 people abducted by gunmen in northwest region
Nigeria's army has rescued 33 people who were abducted while traveling in Zamfara state, in the country's north west
Syria will take back control from Russia of 2 key Mediterranean bases under a new deal
Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow's use of two strategic Mediterranean coastal bases as military outposts
Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil facility and Yemeni port, and other Mideast news
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have targeted a crucial Yemeni government-held port on the Red Sea and attacked an oil facility in Saudi Arabia
Syria agrees deal with Russia over future use of 2 key Mediterranean bases
Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow's use of two strategic Mediterranean coastal bases as military outposts
Russia exploits Ukraine's interceptor shortage in ongoing strikes
Russia and Ukraine exchanged more strikes that killed civilians on both sides.
Alleged Irish organized crime boss extradited to Dublin from Dubai
He faces charges of running a drug smuggling and money laundering empire.
Alleged Irish organized crime boss Daniel Kinahan extradited to Dublin from Dubai
Irish media say the alleged leader of a crime gang is on his way back to Ireland from Dubai to face charges
Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes that leave 7 dead, many injured
Russia and Ukraine exchanged more strikes that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported
Wildfire in Indonesian national park grows
Indonesia is battling a growing wildfire threat during an unusually dry season, with authorities warning that drought, strong winds and the El Niño weather pattern have increased fire risks across the country
Nagasaki marks 81 years since atomic bomb, as mayor says deterrence increases risk
Nagasaki has marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing
Cyprus natural gas to supply Europe by first half of 2028, minister says
European consumers can expect natural gas from Cyprus to help meet their energy needs by March 2028, Cyprus' energy minister says
As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war
As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global interest in Homer’s epic, Greece’s ancient Epidaurus theater is presenting another side of the Trojan War
Myanmar rebuffs ASEAN call to free Aung San Suu Kyi, questions need for envoy
Myanmar’s military-backed government has rejected ASEAN's call for the unconditional release of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked an oil facility in southwestern Saudi Arabia