Vietnam votes with Communist Party backing nearly 93% of candidates
Tens of millions of Vietnamese were voting on Sunday (15 March) to elect members of parliament from a list of cand...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss security and regional challenges, as Ankara seeks to reset ties with the new administration.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Washington for high-level meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and address pressing regional concerns. The two-day visit follows a phone call between President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan, which a senior Trump aide described as "transformational."
Once close strategic partners, Türkiye and the U.S. have seen their relationship strained in recent years. Ankara is now pushing for the removal of sanctions and reinstatement in a key fighter-jet program, signaling its interest in improving ties under the new administration.
The discussions cover a wide range of regional issues, including the conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, and Syria. Both sides are exploring new opportunities for cooperation in an effort to rebuild trust and strategic collaboration.
A long-running investigation has suggested that the street artist known as Banksy may be legally named David Jones. A report indicates that Jones was previously known as Robin Gunningham, a name long associated with Banksy, before legally changing his name several years ago.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued veiled threats to Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and Hezbollah on Thursday (12 March), during his first press conference since the conflict with Iran began.
A widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered escalating military strikes across the Middle East, disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and raised concerns over global energy supplies. This live report tracks the latest developments.
North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Saturday (14 March), Japanese and South Korean officials said. The development comes amid the joint annual U.S.-South Korea "Freedom Shield" military drills and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's visit to Washington.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and a key port in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region overnight (13-14 March), local authorities said, causing injuries and damage. In separate action, Russian air attacks on Ukrainian territory killed and wounded civilians near Kyiv, officials reported.
Tens of millions of Vietnamese were voting on Sunday (15 March) to elect members of parliament from a list of candidates almost exclusively fielded by the Communist Party, ensuring the party's continued overwhelming dominance.
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials began a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-launch of 12 600mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers on Saturday (14 March), state media KCNA said, after the United States and South Korea this week launched their annual large-scale military drills in South Korea.
French voters head to the polls on Sunday (15 March) to elect their mayors in a closely watched ballot seen as a test of the strength of the far-right and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential vote.
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