Inside The South Korean Weapons Factory That Could Supply Kyiv
At the outskirts of a South Korean industrial city, workers at a sprawling weapons factory were conducting final-stage testing for a newly built surface-to-air defence system that could, eventually, head to Ukraine.
Putin Hints At Strikes On West In 'Global' Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the conflict in Ukraine had characteristics of a "global" war and did not rule out strikes on Western countries.
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif
The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, as well as Hamas's military chief Mohammed Deif.
Nations Race To Land Climate Deal As COP29 Draft Rejected
Negotiators raced against the clock at UN climate talks Thursday to broker a trillion-dollar deal to help poorer nations tackle global warming after rich and developing countries roundly rejected a draft deal.
US Govt Calls For Breakup Of Google And Chrome
The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant.
One Direction Stars Attend Liam Payne's Funeral In UK
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, gathered for his funeral in Britain on Wednesday.
Kyiv Accuses Russia Of Launching Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Attack
Kyiv on Thursday accused Russia of launching a non-nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine in what would mark the first ever use of the weapon in combat and a sharp escalation of the conflict.
Nationalist Raves Galvanise Traumatised Ukrainian Youth
At a rave in a former silk factory in Kyiv, Bogdana Lukyanchuk was out partying for the first time since her father was killed fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.
Australia Eyes AU$50M Fine For Social Media Flouting Under-16s Ban
Australia is among the vanguard of nations trying to clean up social media, and the proposed age limit would be among the world's strictest measures aimed at children. Details about how social media companies are expected to enforce the ban remain unclear.
Dozens Feared Dead In Gaza After Israeli Strikes
Dozens of people were killed or unaccounted for after Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, a hospital director and the civil defence agency said Thursday.
Romania Sanctuary Seeks To Save Bears As Hunting Resumes
At a bear sanctuary in the heart of Romania's Carpathians, several cubs believed to have been orphaned have just arrived.
India Opposition Leader Demands Tycoon Adani's Arrest After US Charges
Billionaire Indian tycoon Gautam Adani should be arrested after US prosecutors charged him with paying more than $250 million in bribes to secure lucrative government contracts, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said Thursday.
Gautam Adani: Billionaire Indian Tycoon Facing US Bribery Charges
Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani, whose business empire has been rocked by US bribery charges against him, is one of the corporate world's great survivors.
Adani Plunges In Mumbai On Founder's Charges As Asian Markets Retreat
Shares in Indian conglomerate Adani tanked on Thursday after its industrialist owner Gautam Adani was charged by US prosecutors with handing out more than $250 million in bribes for key contracts.
K-drama For Mental Health? Binge On, One Expert Says
If you've ever binge-watched an entire season of a K-drama like "Squid Game" or "Crash Landing On You", one Korean-American expert has good news: it's likely improved your mental health.
Screen To Reality: South Korea Targets K-pop, K-drama Tourism Boom
Deep in South Korea's hinterlands lies a perfect replica of 1900s Seoul: welcome to Sunshine Land, the latest K-drama theme park to cash in on booming K-culture tourism.
Civil War Economy Hits Myanmar Garment Workers
As civil war pounds Myanmar's economy and drives up prices, garment worker Wai Wai often starts her shift making clothes for international brands on an empty stomach.
Xi, Lula Meet In Brasilia To 'Enhance Ties'
China's President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Brazil Wednesday, fresh off a warm reception at summits of the G20 and APEC groups, both held under the cloud of Donald Trump's White House return.
Stock Markets Gain, Dollar Higher Before Nvidia Earnings
Major European and Asian stock markets mostly gained and the dollar firmed against main rivals Wednesday following a positive lead from Wall Street, as all eyes turned to upcoming results from artificial-intelligence giant Nvidia.
Kremlin Says US 'Doing Everything' To Prolong 'War' In Ukraine
Russia on Wednesday accused the US of prolonging the "war in Ukraine" by stepping up weapons deliveries to Kyiv ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Western Powers Move To Censure Iran At UN Nuclear Meet
European powers and the United States have submitted a resolution censuring Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, diplomats told AFP on Wednesday, as Tehran warned of a "proportionate" response if it passes.
'Rust' To Premiere Three Years After On-set Shooting
The Western "Rust" will get its world premiere on Wednesday at a Polish film festival, three years after its cinematographer was killed in a tragic on-set shooting.
Trump Appoints TV Celebrity 'Dr. Oz' To Key US Health Post
Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he was appointing Mehmet Oz, a former surgeon and TV celebrity known as "Dr. Oz," to lead the United States' massive public health insurance program.
US Envoy Presses Israel-Hezbollah Truce Bid In Lebanon Visit
US envoy Amos Hochstein was in Lebanon Wednesday, seeking to hammer out a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hezbollah, as the militant group battled Israeli troops in the south of the country.
UN To Vote Again On Gaza Ceasefire, US Plans Unclear
The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in its latest attempt to exert pressure to end the war.
N. Korea's Latest Weapon? Bombarding South With Noise
Gunshots, screams, eerie laughter: South Korea's border island Ganghwa is being bombarded nightly with blood-curdling sounds, part of a new campaign by the nuclear-armed North that is driving residents to despair.
Lights, Action, Melodrama! Silent Films Get New Reel At London Haven
The black and white silent movie flickered into life as the pianist started up with a dramatic flourish.
'An Inauspicious Day': The Landmines Ruining Myanmar Lives
It was an unlucky day in the Burmese calendar, farmer Yar Swe Kyin warned her husband in July, begging him not to go out to check on their crops.
Japan Ramps Up Tech Ambitions With $65 Bn For AI, Chips
Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as a global tech leader and meeting the urgent challenges of its ageing, shrinking population.
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Takes Witness Stand In Collusion Trial
Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai said Wednesday that his now-shuttered newspaper represented Hong Kong's "core values" as he took the witness stand for the first time in his collusion trial.