Yasukuni: caught in controversy as Japan struggles with history
As Yasukuni marks 150 years since it was founded, the decision to enshrine war criminals casts a shadow over the shrine.
One of the most politically-charged religious...
Sailors killed after Iran missile ‘accidentally’ strikes own ship
Iranian army says missile hit support ship in 'friendly-fire' incident, killing at least 19 sailors and wounding 15.
At least 19 sailors have been killed and 15 wounded after...
Big Tim, one of Kenya’s last giant ‘tusker’ elephants, dies at 50
Dubbed a 'national treasure' in Kenya, Big Tim died in a national park from natural causes, wildlife officials say.
One of Africa's last remaining giant "tusker" elephants...
UAE starts first nuclear reactor at controversial Barakah plant
Experts have raised concerns about potential risks Barakah plant could pose to the environment and regional security.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Saturday that it has started...
UAE joins Saudi Arabia in opening oil taps
The move comes as a row with Russia slams crude prices.
The United Arab Emirates followed Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in promising to raise oil output to...
Turkey tells airlines to think about sacking foreigners first
Authorities in Turkey ask airlines to mull proposals for firing foreign pilots and crew before locals, sources say.
Turkey has floated proposals that would require its airlines to ax...
Brazil to suspend $324 million Covaxin deal with Bharat Biotech amid graft probe
Brazil will suspend a $324 million Indian COVID-19 vaccine contract that has mired President Jair Bolsonaro in accusations of irregularities.
The deal to buy 20 million doses of Bharat...
China says Taiwan drills are meant to hone combat capabilities
Appearance of Chinese bombers, fighter jets has triggered anger in Taiwan, which scrambled its own fighter jets.
A second day of drills by China's military close to...
Spain to extend coronavirus state of emergency as deaths soar
Spain plans to extend its state of emergency for another 15 days, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Sunday, as the number of Covid-19 deaths soars in the country.Sanchez addressed citizens in a...
Fears mount as Syria reports first coronavirus case
Authorities step up lockdown efforts in war-torn country after 20-year-old woman tested positive.
Health officials in war-battered Syria have announced the first case of COVID-19, the disease...