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White House confirms US-China-Russia trilateral on Apec sidelines

The White House on Friday confirmed an unprecedented meeting between leaders of the US, China and Russia has been scheduled to take place on the sidel...

Fiscal surplus shrinks 40pc as revenues decline

• Primary surplus drops to 2.1pc of GDP from 2.8pc last year • Revenue falls despite higher tax collections; interest payments jump 23pc • Provincial ...

Rubio takes swipe at international law, attacking ICC

Rubio cautioned the ICC against "quoting laws to men with swords," as he accused the court of trying to enforce rules the U.S. does not recognize.

White House demanding Japan triple host-nation support for U.S. troops

The United States is demanding that Japan provide a total of ¥3 trillion over the five years starting in fiscal 2027 for U.S. forces stationed in the ...

Trump, Xi and Putin to hold historic meeting on APEC sidelines in China

Trump wants to talk about reducing nuclear arsenals and is also set to bring up his war in Iran — but is not expected to discuss the war in Ukraine.

BREAKING NEWS: No plan for Trump to meet N. Korea leader during Asia trip: U.S. official

BREAKING NEWS: No plan for Trump to meet N. Korea leader during Asia trip: U.S. official Read full story here

Afghanistan’s new road to China ends at a closed border

Taliban government hopes its Wakhan Corridor road will open new trade routes and reduce reliance on Pakistan.

Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever

The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever

The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

Iran war live: Fighting grips Yemen as Qatar, Turkiye sign defence deal

Doha, Ankara agreement pledges joint action against external attacks as fighting in Yemen displaces civilians.

China drills ‘silent intimidation’: Taiwan

EU leaders seek to tackle challenges in first AI summit