New York City Mayor Mamdani revokes executive orders issued by predecessor after indictment
China: Peace in Taiwan Strait depends on upholding one-China principle
Trump says US will come to 'rescue' if Iran kills protesters
Iran marks 6th anniversary of top commander Soleimani's assassination
Xi's New Year message inspires China's Shenzhou-21 astronauts
'Today begins a new era' — New York mayor Mamdani at inauguration
South Korea's Lee to stress China's role on Korean Peninsula
Japan's emperor hopes for 'peaceful and good' 2026 in New Year greeting
Supporters praise Mamdani's grassroots win, vision for New York City
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum
US congresswoman hails New York mayor Zohran Mamdani as ‘new future for all of us’
New York Mayor Mamdani vows to enact democratic socialist agenda
New York mayor Mamdani unveils housing-focused agenda in first executive actions
Bangladesh's Islamist party open to unity government after February vote
North Korea's Kim Jong Un attends New Year celebrations with daughter
Air raid sirens sound in Kyiv's Independence Square as New Year approaches
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City's mayor
Washington Monument lit up as US 250th founding celebrations begin
Plumes of smoke seen in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah deadline nears
Iranians try to access local government building on fourth day of protests
Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill
Ukrainians in snowy Kyiv wish for peace in new year
UK Prime Minister Starmer promises 'things will get better' in New Year message
'We want war to end but not at any cost' - Zelenskiy in new year’s address to nation
How Israel’s multi-ton truck bombs ripped through Gaza City
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani announces picks for top lawyers and health deputy
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Taiwan simulates defense of important river mouth with waterborne obstacles
Guinea coup leader Doumbouya wins presidential election
Maduro says US shares 'fake news' about Venezuela, calls for 'victory' in 2026
Netanyahu says Trump expressed no concern about Israel's post-ceasefire strikes on Gaza
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Iran's government offers dialogue to protesters
Mixed emotions among New York's Jewish community over Mayor Mamdani
Timeline leading to Yemen's separatists claiming control of southern Yemen
Trump says Hamas must disarm or face consequences
Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty
South Korea calls for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait
Palestinian death toll in Gaza Strip rises to 71,266 since 2023 — health authorities
Peace hopes dented as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin residence
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80
Kosovo wakes up to 'political earthquake' as Kurti wins election
Mamdani to enter New York City Hall embracing 'pragmatism,' analyst says
Central African Republic begins vote count after presidential election
Kremlin agrees with Trump's remarks that Ukraine peace deal is now 'closer'
China justifies Taiwan war games as sovereignty defense
Taiwan says China using military drills to threaten neighbors
'We are our own country': Taiwanese unafraid as China kicks off military drills
Zelenskiy, European leaders welcome progress on Ukraine peace negotiations
Venezuela’s President Maduro praises ‘invincible’ military amid tension with US
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Guineans vote in first presidential election since 2021 coup
Thai political parties draw election numbers ahead of Feb 8 polls
Italy arrests nine over alleged Hamas funding through charities
Myanmar's capital goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis
Polls open in Central African Republic as Touadera seeks third term
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Kosovo votes in bid to end year-long political impasse
Myanmar junta chief casts vote in election
US bolsters Caribbean military presence with drones amid rising tensions with Venezuela
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Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire, Thai defense ministry says
Israel becomes first country to formally recognize Somaliland as independent state
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Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib ordered to serve 15 years in jail in 1MDB case
Russia sentences former employee to 12 years for passing secrets to US intelligence
Russia's Putin sends a signal to Trump on Ukraine peace proposals
Thai defense minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia
Former China Life President expelled from Communist Party after corruption probe
China sanctions US defense firms, individuals over arms sales to Taiwan
US says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria
Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap with Ukraine as part of peace deal — report
Malaysia court finds former Prime Minister Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial
Judge grants injunction blocking US from detaining British anti-disinformation activist
Bangladesh leader considered Prime Minister frontrunner returns from exile ahead of polls
Myanmar junta's shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy: 'We are truly working 24/7' to end war with Russia
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib awaits verdict over multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal
Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire
Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state pollster says
Christmas celebrations at Bondi beach muted as Australians grieve after deadly shooting
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
China says U.S. arms sales to Taiwan 'speeding up threat of war'
China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties
Russia's Putin sent a message to North Korea's Kim to celebrate New Year's Day, KCNA says
China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies
White House orders military to focus on ‘quarantine’ of Venezuela Oil
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass recalls of ambassadors
EU, France, Germany slam US visa bans on European citizens combating online hate
Netanyahu: Israel to spend $110 billion to develop independent arms industry in next decade
Pope Leo 'disappointed' in Illinois governor over law on assisted dying
Myanmar junta's shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds
South Korea special prosecutor indicts ex-president Yoon over opinion polls
Thailand's Anutin picked as Prime Minister candidate in 'consequential' February polls
US targets former EU commissioner, activists with visa bans over alleged censorship
US signs health agreements with African nations