Oil tanker seized by Iraq freedOil tanker seized by Iraq freed
A Liberian-flagged oil tanker that had been detained by Iraq’s navy has been released and is en route to the United Arab Emirates, two sources familiar withthe matter said on
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50 militants killed in 4-day military operation in SW Pakistan50 militants killed in 4-day military operation in SW Pakistan
Pakistani security forces have killed 50 militants during a four-day operation in the country’s southwest Balochistan province, the military said on Tuesday.The latest action was carried out on the night
South Korea awaits ruling on bid to arrest former first ladySouth Korea awaits ruling on bid to arrest former first lady
South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, appeared in court for a five-hour hearing on Tuesday, but the judge has yet to issue a ruling on a prosecution request
China sets temporary anti-dumping duty on Canadian canolaChina sets temporary anti-dumping duty on Canadian canola
China on Tuesday announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports, a fresh escalation in the year-long trade dispute that began with Ottawa’s imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle
Russian forces make sudden thrust in eastern Ukraine, open source data showsRussian forces make sudden thrust in eastern Ukraine, open source data shows
Russian forces have made a sudden thrust into eastern Ukraine east of the mining town of Dobropillia in a move that Ukrainian and Russian military bloggers say could become a
Israel bombards Gaza City overnight; Hamas leader to salvage ceasefire talksIsrael bombards Gaza City overnight; Hamas leader to salvage ceasefire talks
Israeli planes and tanks kept bombarding eastern areas of Gaza City overnight, killing at least 11 people, witnesses and medics said on Tuesday, with Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya due in
Thailand says another soldier injured by landmine near CambodiaThailand says another soldier injured by landmine near Cambodia
A Thai soldier was injured by a landmine near the Cambodian border on Tuesday, the Thai army said, days after the Southeast Asian neighbours agreed a ceasefire following last month’s
Malaysia, Bangladesh among regional partners sending peace mission to MyanmarMalaysia, Bangladesh among regional partners sending peace mission to Myanmar
Malaysia, Bangladesh and some regional partners will send a joint delegation to Myanmar to push for peace and humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees, the Southeast Asian nation’s Prime Minister Anwar
China, US pledge funds for Pacific Islands ahead of key meet they won’t attendChina, US pledge funds for Pacific Islands ahead of key meet they won’t attend
A Chinese corporation has pledged A$1 billion ($651.40 million) to Nauru, the Pacific Islands nation with a population of 12,000 said on Tuesday, as major powers including the United States
Taiwan to evacuate hundreds as Typhoon Podul barrels towards south-eastTaiwan to evacuate hundreds as Typhoon Podul barrels towards south-east
Authorities in Taiwan were scrambling on Tuesday to evacuate hundreds ahead of a possible landfall by Typhoon Podul on the island’s southeastern coast, while nearby areas battle to recover from