International Desk
Rescuers find sixth body after French Alps avalanche
Emergency workers found two more victims of an avalanche near Mont Blanc in southeastern France on Monday, bringing the death toll from the tragedy to six, reports AFP.
'Terrorist' attacks kill 44 in Burkina Faso: governor
Forty-four civilians have been killed by "armed terrorist groups" in two villages in northeastern Burkina Faso, near the Niger border, a regional governor said Saturday, reports AFP.
US Justice Dept opens probe into secret US documents leak
The US Department of Justice on Saturday said it has begun an investigation into a trove of leaked US documents, many related to Ukraine, that have spread to the internet, reports AFP.
North Korea says held another test of underwater nuclear attack 'drone'
North Korea claimed Friday it had tested another underwater nuclear attack drone, in its latest response to South Korean and United States military drills, reports AFP.
Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability
Long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to pursue economic cooperation.
China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day
China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday, Taipei said, after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Myanmar coup: Thousands of Burmese flee to Thailand after intense fighting
Some 10,000 Burmese people have fled to Thailand to escape fierce fighting between the military and a powerful ethnic armed group since Wednesday, Thai authorities said.
White House blames bad intel, Trump for traumatic Afghan exit
The White House on Thursday released a long-awaited review of the US exit from Afghanistan, laying blame on Donald Trump and a huge intelligence failure, but defending overall US conduct of the traumatic operation, reports AFP.
Secret US documents on Ukraine war plan spill onto internet
Secret documents that provide details of US and NATO plans to help prepare Ukraine for a spring offensive against Russia have spilled onto social media platforms, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The Pentagon said it is assessing the reported security breach, reports AFP.
Global growth to fall below 3 per in 2023: IMF chief
A continued slowdown in almost all the world's advanced economies is expected to drag global growth below three percent this year, the International Monetary Fund's managing director warned on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to reopen diplomatic missions
Saudi Arabia and Iran on Thursday announced an agreement to resume diplomatic ties and reopen missions in their capitals, taking another step toward reconciliation after seven years of tension.
Xi, Macron call for Russia-Ukraine peace talks 'as soon as possible'
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping both called on Thursday for Russia-Ukraine peace talks to take place "as soon as possible".
440 migrants rescued from boat off Malta
More than 400 migrants have been rescued from a boat off Malta after an 11-hour operation, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said Wednesday after its ship responded to a distress alert, reports AFP.
Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to NZ parliament
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern bowed out of parliament Wednesday, ending a career marked by empathetic leadership during times of crisis even as she faced escalating abuse online, reports AFP.
Russian official sought by ICC to speak at UN meeting
A senior Russian official, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on war crimes charges, is set to virtually attend an informal UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday.