Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that Russia was changing its rules towards nuclear weapons, effectively lowering the threshold at which it might use them. Experts said the threat…
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Myanmar military urges anti-coup forces to give up struggle and join talks
Myanmar’s military coup leaders have urged their opponents to put down their weapons and start political dialogue, in a surprise move that was swiftly rejected. The State Administration Council (SAC),…
Ex-minister found guilty in case that gripped Singapore
Singapore’s former transport minister has been convicted of receiving gifts while in office, after he pleaded guilty before a local court. Subramanian Iswaran, 62, was initially charged with corruption, but…
India anger over alleged sexual assault on woman inside police station
A retired Indian high court judge will investigate allegations that a woman was physically and sexually assaulted by a group of police inside a police station in the eastern state…
Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka’s next president
Marxist-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken his oath as Sri Lanka’s new president after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s election. Dissanayake took his oath at the Presidential…
Six dead after record rain causes floods in Japan
Six people have been killed and 10 others are missing after record rainfall caused floods and landslides in parts of Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture. The cities of Wajima and Suzu, which…
North Korea says it tested new ballistic missile with ‘super-large’ warhead
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the successful tests of two types of tactical ballistic missiles, including one with a “super-large conventional warhead” and an “improved” cruise missile,…
Major US labour union declines to endorse either Harris or Trump
One of America’s most influential labour unions, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has declined to issue a US presidential endorsement for the first time since 1996. The union, which boasts…
Still reeling from crisis, Sri Lanka holds pivotal election
“I thought I’d spend my whole life here, fighting a corrupt government – but the younger generation did something.” Samadhi Paramitha Brahmananayake is looking at the field where she spent…
