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A destroyed building in a village in the Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine. Photo: PAP/Alena Solomonova

LIVE: 173rd day of Russian aggression against Ukraine

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Politics 22:26
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UN to arrange inspection of Zaporizhzhia power plant if Ukraine, Russia agree

The announcement comes amid Russia’s accusations that UN security has blocked a visit by IAEA inspectors to the nuclear complex.  see more
Politics 22:03
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Reuters

Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials salute Poles on Armed Forces Day

In an address delivered in Polish, the President of Ukraine expressed his gratitude for Polish support and a firm conviction of an imminent victory.  see more
Politics 19:36
French soldiers from barkhane military operation in Sahel, Africa during a patrol in Mali. They fight against terrorism in the area. Ansongo, Mali. Photo: Fred Marie/Art In All Of Us/Corbis via Getty Images

French troops leave Mali

French troops have been helping Mali fight Islamist militants since 2013.  see more
Politics 17:45
Polish President Andrzej Duda surrounded by Polish Armed Forces top military officers at the 102th annual celebration of the Polish victory in the Battle of Warsaw. Photo: PAP/Paweł Supernak

Had Soviets won, our world would be unrecognisable: Polish President

August 15 sees an annual celebration commemorating Poland’s victory over the Red Army in the 1920 Battle of Warsaw.  see more
Politics 16:42
The oil demand and price hike triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Moscow's public support for Tehran have convinced Iran that it can afford to wait with the deal if no consensus is reached. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Response to EU’s ‘final’ nuclear text by Monday midnight: Iranian MFA

The US has expressed readiness to quickly reach an agreement to restore the nuclear deal on the basis of the EU-brokered proposals.  see more
Politics 13:33
Three Taiwanese Air Force Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets at an airbase in Hsinchu, Taiwan, 07 August 2022 Photo: PAP/EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

Tensions between China and Taiwan on the rise

China carried out more military drills after five US lawmakers visited Taiwan, in the second high-level visit following that of Nancy Pelosi in early August.  see more
Politics 13:13
While today India is the world’s sixth-largest economy, it is expected to grow at over seven percent in the current fiscal year ending in March 2023. Photo: EPA/PIB

India aims to become developed nation in 25 years: PM Modi

India could become the world’s third-largest economy by 2050 and a major contender to China in Asia.  see more
Politics 10:02
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Photo: PAP

S.Korea urges improved ties with Japan on freedom anniversary

As the country’s president pointed out, “Tokyo has become a partner in tackling threats to global freedom.”  see more
Politics 09:04
Workers place mortal remains in coffins of unidentified persons killed in the Bucha district at the time of the Russian occupation, during the mass burial at a cemetery in Bucha, northwest of Kyiv, Ukraine, 11 August 2022. Photo: PAP/EPA

LIVE: 172nd day of Russian aggression against Ukraine

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Politics Sun, 22:10
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Kuwait appoints first ambassador to Iran in more than six years

Ambassador Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh handed his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran on Saturday.  see more
Politics Sun, 17:24