International Desk
IAEA chief to visit Ukraine nuclear plant
The UN atomic watchdog chief is expected on Wednesday to visit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently held by Russian forces, AFP.
Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi's party, much of opposition
Myanmar’s military government took another major step in its ongoing campaign to cripple its political opponents on Wednesday, dissolving dozens of opposition parties including that of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi for failing to meet a registration deadline ahead of elections, reports AP.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, belches huge ash tower
The offspring of Indonesia's infamous Krakatoa volcano erupted several times on Tuesday, sending a huge volcanic ash tower some 2,500 metres (8,200 feet) into the sky, reports AFP.
Assailant kills six at Nashville school in latest US mass shooting
A heavily armed former student killed three young children and three staff in what appeared to be a carefully planned attack at a private elementary school in Nashville on Monday, before being shot dead by police, reports AFP.
Myanmar junta leader urges foreign powers to back its return to democracy
Myanmar's military ruler on Monday urged his foreign critics to get behind his junta's planned return to democracy, instead of siding with a resistance movement he called "terrorists" bent on destroying the country, reports Reuters.
Kremlin says won't change plans on Belarus nuclear weapons
The Kremlin on Monday said Western criticism would not change plans announced by President Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus, reports AFP.
Six killed in suicide blast in Afghan capital
A suicide attack on Monday not far from Afghanistan's foreign ministry killed six civilians and wounded several others, the interior ministry said.
UK's Prince Harry arrives unexpectedly at London court for privacy case
Britain's Prince Harry on Monday made an unexpected appearance at London's high court when he arrived for a hearing in his claim against a newspaper publisher over allegations of unlawful information gathering.
Russia to decide on future of ties with West on its own terms: Lavrov
Russia will determine the future prospects of interaction with Western countries on its own terms, when and if their leadership sobers up, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday, reports AFP.
Ukraine slams Putin plan to station Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus
A top security adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Russian plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus would destabilise that country, which he said had been taken "hostage" by Moscow.
Putin says will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus, bringing the arms to a country at the gates of the European Union, reports AFP.
Rahul Gandhi says he will not stop asking Modi questions
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday he had been disqualified from parliament because he has been asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi tough questions about his relationship with Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani conglomerate, reports Reuters.
Mississippi tornado and storms kill at least 23
At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as a tornado and strong thunderstorms ripped across Mississippi late on Friday, the state's emergency management agency said, with the twister leaving a trail of damage for more than 100 miles (160 km).
Nordic countries plan joint air defence to counter Russian threat
Air force commanders from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark have said they have signed a letter of intent to create a unified Nordic air defence aimed at countering the rising threat from Russia, reports Al Jazeera.
US imposes additional sanctions to address Myanmar military regime’s atrocities
The United States continues to promote accountability for the Myanmar military regime’s assault on the democratic aspirations of the people of Myanmar designating two individuals and six entities.