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Myanmar junta leader to visit Vietnam in latest diplomatic push
YANGON, Sept 1 — Myanmar’s junta-chief turned president, Min Aung Hlaing, will visit Vietnam this weekend, both nations said Tuesday, the latest trip on a regional drive for diplomatic recognition. […]
South Korean presidential policy chief quits over AI chip investment row
SEOUL, Sept 1 — The top policy adviser to South Korea’s president has resigned, officials said Tuesday, following criticism over highly speculative investment products tied to the nation’s AI chipmakers […]
North Korea-US summit could happen at any time, Seoul spy agency says
SEOUL, Sept 1 — A summit between the United States and North Korea appears possible “at any time” as signs have emerged of dialogue between them, a lawmaker citing South […]
Ukraine tightens Kyiv security measures as Russian drone strikes intensify
KYIV, Sept 1 — Ukraine on Monday announced stricter security protocols for Kyiv public transport, schools and even parliament amid a major surge in Russian drone attacks it says are […]
Australia backs Pacific bloc’s right to host Taiwan amid China tensions
KOROR (Palau), Sept 1 — Australia said Tuesday the Pacific bloc will decide for itself who attends its annual summit, after China raised objections to Taiwan’s presence on the sidelines. […]
US Supreme Court clears way for Trump’s US$600m White House ballroom project
WASHINGTON, Sept 1 — The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, granting him a major victory as he works […]
More rain threatens Grand Canyon search as flood death toll hits two, 15 missing
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Sept 1 — Heavy rainstorms swept through the Grand Canyon on Monday, threatening efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after flash floods over the […]
US Army secretary Driscoll resigns amid reported tensions with Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Sept 1 — US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed Monday, following reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Asked about a […]
Nepal calls for global climate action after deadly Himalayan disaster
KATHMANDU, Sept 1 — Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah said last week’s deadly Himalayan flood was “not an ordinary” event but driven by climate change, as he demanded international action. […]
‘We’re going to hit them hard’: Trump threatens fresh strikes on Iran after first clashes in weeks
WASHINGTON, Sept 1 — US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to hit Iran “hard” after the two foes traded fire for the first time in weeks, as his Treasury […]