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September 2, 2025 12:37 PM

Indonesia police fire tear gas near campuses, riling rights groups

Indonesian police fired tear gas into crowds of protesters near two universities in the major regional city of Bandung, student groups and authorities said on Tuesday, ratcheting up tension around protests that have killed eight since last week. Pro...

September 2, 2025 12:07 PM

Ukrainian drone attack forces hundreds to evacuate homes in Russian city

More than 300 people were evacuated from their apartments overnight following a Ukrainian drone attack on the capital of the Rostov region, the acting governor said on Tuesday. The Russian defence ministry said air defence units destroyed 13 Ukraini...

September 2, 2025 10:17 AM

Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

Belgium will recognise a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Tuesday, adding to international pressure on Israel after similar moves by Australia, Britain, Canada and France. Under mounting global c...

September 2, 2025 10:04 AM

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrives in India on two-day visit

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday began a two-day official visit to India, underscoring the growing strategic importance of Indo-German relations. Wadephul, who arrived in Bengaluru in the morning, will visit the Indian Space Resear...

September 2, 2025 9:53 AM

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to begin three-day India visit today

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will arrive in India on Tuesday for a three-day official visit, marking a significant milestone in deepening of the strategic partnership between the two nations. The visit, which coincides with the 60th an...

September 2, 2025 9:45 AM

Xi to flaunt China’s vision of new global order at military parade

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host his country's largest-ever military parade this week, as he seeks to recast Beijing as the custodian of a post-U.S. international order at a time of deep geopolitical uncertainty. More than 20 world leaders inc...

September 1, 2025 9:03 PM

Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures 2,800, Taliban asks world for help

One of Afghanistan's worst earthquakes killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2,800, authorities said on Monday, as rescuers struggled to reach remote areas due to rough mountainous terrain and inclement weather. The disaster will further ...

September 1, 2025 5:19 PM

South Korean negotiators struggle to close gaps with US despite summit, tariff deal

Negotiations ranging from tariffs to defence between South Korea and the United States were bogged down, overshadowing a handshake agreement and a promising presidential summit, officials in Seoul said. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met U.S. ...

September 1, 2025 4:51 PM

French PM starts talks with opposition, seeking to avert government collapse

Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will kick off a series of talks with France's political parties on Monday, seeking to avert the collapse of his government in a confidence vote next week that opposition leaders said is bound to fail. Opposition partie...

September 1, 2025 3:56 PM

Thousands attend funeral of Houthi leaders killed by Israeli strike, vow revenge

Thousands of mourners attended a funeral at the largest mosque in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Monday for 12 senior Houthi figures, including their prime minister, who were killed by an Israeli strike. Last Thursday's attack, the first to kill top offic...

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