Marshall Islands country profile
Provides an overview of the Marshall Islands, including key dates about this Pacific island nation.
2023-07-12 16:46
Who are Duo Desire? Russian aerial act dazzles NBC's 'America's Got Talent' judges in Season 18
A married couple from Russia with circus-experience, Jilliana and Denis Bazhenov amaze 'America's Got Talent' Season 18's judges
2023-07-12 16:28
How is the UK stopping Channel crossings and what are the legal routes to the UK?
The government's Illegal Migration Bill is in its final stages in Parliament.
2023-07-12 16:26
South Korean zoo celebrates birth of first twin pandas
A giant panda at a South Korean zoo has given birth to the country's first twin cubs.
2023-07-12 16:19
Ukraine's wait for NATO membership -- and Zelensky's frustration -- loom over final day of summit, meeting with Biden
President Joe Biden enters day two of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, facing questions about Ukraine's path to becoming a member of the alliance, with concerns from his Ukrainian counterpart on full display and fissures among NATO leaders on the thorny issue.
2023-07-12 15:50
Dutch Justice Minister Yesilgoz seeks to lead outgoing PM Rutte's party
AMSTERDAM Dutch Justice Minister Dilan Yesilgoz on Wednesday announced her candidacy to lead outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte's
2023-07-12 15:48
China-based hackers breached US government email accounts, Microsoft and White House say
China-based hackers have breached email accounts at two-dozen organizations, including some United States government agencies, in an apparent spying campaign aimed at acquiring sensitive information, according to statements from Microsoft and the White House late Tuesday.
2023-07-12 15:16
Australia central bank chief has 'open mind' about future tightening
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's top central banker said on Wednesday he is confident higher interest rates are working
2023-07-12 14:50
Factbox-Australia's central bank outlines new policy procedures
SYDNEY The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced changes to how it formulates and announces interest rate
2023-07-12 13:58
Lilia Valutyte: Mother relives moment of stabbed daughter's death
Lilia Valutyte's mother on the moment her daughter was stabbed and the hunt to catch her killer.
2023-07-12 13:56
The BBC is unflinching in its coverage of the scandal facing one of its top anchors
The BBC is ensnared in scandal — and its reporters are not shying away from covering it.
2023-07-12 13:48
Paraguay's president-elect begins Taiwan visit that's meant to foster closer ties
Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, landed in Taipei on Tuesday for a visit meant to reinforce relations between Taiwan and one of its few remaining diplomatic allies. Pena, who takes office next month, is to meet with top political leaders including President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President William Lai, who is also the governing Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate in the January presidential election. Pena promised during his campaign to maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Paraguay is one of only 13 countries that recognize Taiwan as a country and do not have diplomatic relations with China. Beijing, which considers self-governed Taiwan a breakaway province, prohibits its diplomatic partners from having formal ties with Taipei. Taiwan's remaining diplomatic allies are generally smaller countries in Central America, the Caribbean and South Pacific, along with Eswatini in southern Africa and Vatican City. China has intensified its campaign to win over Taiwan’s diplomatic allies since independence-leaning Tsai took office in 2016, in part by offering infrastructure investments to developing countries. It recently managed to sway Honduras, which broke ties with Taipei and opened an embassy in Beijing. “I want to spend the next five years bringing us together,” Pena said after arriving at Taipei's airport. “We are close, but I think that in these moments, we need to be closer, we need to be together.” Pena is traveling with members of his incoming government, including the future ministers of foreign affairs and finance. Members of his team earlier told Paraguayan media that he is looking to expand trade and investment between Paraguay and Taiwan. Pena is to join festivities on Wednesday marking the 66th anniversary of Taiwan-Paraguay ties. Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
2023-07-12 13:28