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Armenia holds drills with US amid rift with Russia
The United States and Armenia opened military drills on Monday, the latest sign of Yerevan drifting from Moscow's orbit as Russia's invasion of Ukraine reshapes post-Soviet relations.
Modi hails Saudi ties after 'historic' route unveiled
India hailed its "strategic" partnership with oil-rich Saudi Arabia on Monday, days after unveiling a major trade and transport route linking Europe, the Middle East and India as part of a broad alliance.
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia, meet Putin
North Korea said Monday that leader Kim Jong Un would visit Russia and meet President Vladimir Putin, with the reclusive leader's armoured train reportedly on its way to the border.
'Never forget' - US marks 22 years after 9/11
Bells were rung and the names of nearly 3,000 people were read out in somber ceremonies in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania on Monday to mark the 22nd anniversary of the Al-Qaeda attack on the United States.
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik indicted for snubbing peace envoy
Bosnia's Serb leader Milorad Dodik was indicted on Monday for refusing to heed rulings made by an international envoy charged with overseeing the country's landmark peace accords.
French Rugby World Cup authorities face questions over stadium access
French authorities have already come under fire at the Rugby World Cup after fans faced problems getting into stadiums in scenes that briefly evoked memories of last year's Champions League final fiasco.
Red Cross to make more cuts amid dwindling funds
The Red Cross said Monday that shrinking funding would force it to make further cuts, after already slashing 1,500 jobs this year, amid efforts to avoid reducing humanitarian assistance.
UK suspect denies being 'Chinese spy' as Beijing slams claims
The UK government on Monday faced calls to get tougher with China, after police arrested a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for Beijing.
'You look very young': Biden's age under scrutiny in Vietnam
"You haven't aged a day."
Stock markets mostly rise as US inflation data looms
Equity markets mostly advanced Monday as investors turned attention to a key US inflation report due this week, hoping for a reading that would ease concerns about a further interest-rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
Macron in Bangladesh to 'consolidate' France's Asia-Pacific push
President Emmanuel Macron was in Bangladesh on Monday in a bid to "consolidate" France's Asia-Pacific strategy and counterbalance a "new imperialism" in a region where China's influence is increasingly being extended.
Biden leads US tech push in Vietnam
President Joe Biden and senior executives from top US tech firms including Google and Intel met Vietnamese business leaders Monday after the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation as Washington seeks to counter China's growing clout.
US, Vietnam warn against 'threat or use of force' in South China Sea
The United States and Vietnam warned on Monday against the "threat or use of force" in the disputed South China Sea, days after the latest clash involving Chinese vessels.
Most Asian markets in retreat as US inflation data looms
Asian markets mostly fell Monday as investors turn their attention to a key US inflation report later in the week, hoping for a reading that will ease concerns about the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans.
Moscow claims Putin's party wins votes in annexed Ukraine regions
Russia claimed Sunday that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, had won local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia.
Moscow claims Putin's party leading votes in annexed Ukraine regions
Russia's Central Elections Commission claimed on Sunday that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, was leading local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russian forces.
Prince Harry loses penalty shootout to German politican on TV
Prince Harry lost a penalty shootout with defence minister Boris Pistorius on German TV without scoring a goal on Saturday.
US, Vietnam agree to deepen ties as China worries grow
US President Joe Biden hailed closer ties with Vietnam on Sunday as the two countries struck a deal to deepen relations and cooperation on strategic supplies in the face of growing competition from China.
Modi seeks to cement India's global standing with G20 summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his G20 presidency to burnish his image at home and abroad as a steward of national power and prosperity, asserting India's place in the world ahead of general elections next year.
G20 summit ends with India, Brazil and Russia boasting success
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up Sunday a G20 summit that played down deep divisions over the war in Ukraine and climate change, but gave him a moment in the diplomatic spotlight.
Biden arrives in Vietnam to expand ties as China worries grow
US President Joe Biden arrived in Vietnam Sunday to deepen cooperation between the two nations, with semiconductors and rare earth minerals expected to be a key focus for talks.
Kyiv fends off new wave of overnight drone attacks
Ukraine said it shot down most of the three dozen drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack mainly directed around the capital.
UK's Sunak tells China premier of 'interference' concerns after spying arrest
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday told premier Li Qiang that he had "significant concerns" about China's "interference" in democracy following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher for spying.
Russia attacks Ukraine with 32 drones, 25 downed: Kyiv
Russia attacked Ukraine with 32 drones overnight into Sunday, Kyiv military chiefs said, most of them aimed around the capital.
Russia holds local polls marked by Ukraine campaign
There is little suspense around the results of Russian local elections ending on Sunday, with no real opposition and a vote in occupied Ukraine denounced as "fake" by Kyiv and the West.
US and Vietnam set to expand ties as China worries grow
US President Joe Biden arrives in Vietnam on Sunday to deepen cooperation between the two nations, in the face of China's growing ambitions in the region.
Niger military accuses France of deploying forces with eye to 'intervention'
Niger's coup leaders have accused France of gathering forces, war materials and equipment in several neighbouring West African countries with a view to "military intervention".
Biden to pay tribute to McCain in Hanoi to boost unifier image
US President Joe Biden will use a visit to Hanoi to boost his image as a unifier by saluting the memory of John McCain -- Vietnam War hero, Republican stalwart, and serial antagonist of Donald Trump.
Palestinian water woes highlight dashed hopes of Oslo Accords
Thirty years after the landmark Oslo Accords, Palestinian hopes for statehood seem as remote as ever and popular frustration is rife -- nowhere more than over access to water.
Ukraine steps up pressure on its allies for action against Russia
Ukraine stepped up the pressure on its Western allies Saturday, deploring the lack of progress on setting up an international tribunal to try Russia's leaders and on the transfer of frozen Russian assets.
Israelis protest ahead of court hearing on legal reforms
Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday against the hardline government's judicial overhaul, ahead of a court hearing on a major element of the controversial reforms that have split the nation.
22 years later, two more 9/11 victims are ID'd via new DNA method
Twenty-two years after the September 11 jihadist attacks on the United States, the remains of two people who died in the collapse of the World Trade Center have been identified through DNA analysis, the authorities said ahead of the latest commemoration of the 2001 disaster.