Rescuers in Afghanistan will try to reach isolated villages in the eastern region of Kunar, the epicentre of an earthquake that killed more than 800 people and injured more than 2,800, authorities told on Tuesday.
Indonesian police have fired tear gas into crowds of protesters near two universities in a major regional city, student bodies and authorities said on Tuesday, adding new tensions to deadly protests that have rocked the country since last week.
More than 300 people were evacuated from their apartments overnight following a Ukrainian drone attack on the capital of the Rostov region, the acting governor said on Tuesday.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto vowed to “not retreat even a step” after violent protests over lawmakers’ allowances left at least four people dead and sparked nationwide unrest.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep sorrow over the deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan that killed hundreds and left thousands injured.
Belgium will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly and impose sanctions on Israel, joining a growing list of countries pushing for a two-state solution.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Tianjin, China, emphasising strong bilateral ties, regional cooperation, and shared achievements in peace and diplomacy.
India's Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin on Monday that India and Russia stood side by side even in difficult times after the Kremlin chief called the Indian prime minister his "dear friend" and gave him a lift in his armoured limousine.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Monday for the funeral of 12 senior Houthi officials, including their prime minister, killed in an Israeli airstrike. The group vowed revenge and pledged intensified action against perceived enemies and spies.
A Pakistani military helicopter crashed in the mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan region on Monday, killing four personnel.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a new missile production facility on Sunday, reviewing automated processes aimed at increasing productivity and the combat readiness of major missile units, KCNA reported on Monday.
China urges Indonesia to ensure the safety of its citizens amid recent protests, while respecting Jakarta’s decision to cancel President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Beijing.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Jin Liqun, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in Tianjin, China on Monday.
On September 1, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Tianjin, China, to strengthen economic, trade, and tourism ties between the two nations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that NATO’s eastward expansion must be addressed to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine, praising efforts by China and India while highlighting progress from his recent talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Falling debris from a destroyed Ukrainian drone sparked a fire at a power substation in Kropotkin, Russia, which was quickly extinguished, authorities said.
Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan has affected 1.5 million people, with more than 850 deaths reported this monsoon season, as swollen rivers devastate villages and force mass displacement.
Russia has supported Azerbaijan and Armenia’s decision to dissolve the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, stating that the structure will be terminated by the end of 2025.
The Israeli military announced on Friday that Gaza City will no longer be covered by its limited daily humanitarian pause, citing the area as a "dangerous combat zone."
Britain has barred Israeli government officials from attending its largest defence trade show, DSEI UK 2025, in response to Israel's escalating military operations in Gaza. The move marks a rare rebuke of a historically close ally during rising humanitarian concerns.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Friday for a two-day summit, aiming to strengthen strategic and economic ties with Japan during growing U.S. trade pressures.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged European leaders to define clear security guarantees for Ukraine during a virtual meeting, stressing the need for unity and stronger pressure on Russia amid ongoing war.
Protesters in Jakarta again confronted police on 28 August, expressing outrage over lawmakers’ high salaries and perks. The unrest turned tragic when a motorcyclist was killed by a police vehicle, leading President Prabowo Subianto to call for calm and launch an investigation.
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