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Fate of Ukrainian lands invaded by Russian forces remains unpredictable

The future of the Ukrainian regions captured by Moscow's forces is all but decided: Referendums on becoming part of Russia will soon take place

China fights brush fires, extends power rationing for factories in drought

Brush fires have forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people in southwest China and power rationing for factories has reportedly been extended as weeks of record heat and drought batter the region

Singapore decriminalises gay sex, a small step for LGBTQ in Asia-Pacific

Singapore's decision to decriminalise sex between men is being hailed as a step in the right direction for LGBTQ rights in the Asia-Pacific region

'Time stopped,' says Ukrainian citizens who long to go home as war drags on

On March 8, nearly two weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine, Taisiia Mokrozub took her infant son, parted from her husband and joined an exodus to safety in Poland

China extends power rationing for factories in drought, losses to deepen

Power rationing that forced factories in China's southwest to shut down has been extended due to low water at hydroelectric dams, adding to losses from the hottest, driest summer in decades

Indiana governor in Taiwan following high-profile visits by US politicians

Indiana's Republican governor began a visit to Taiwan today, following two recent high-profile visits by U.S. politicians

Georgia pickup truck crash cases: Ford to appeal $1.7 billion verdict

Ford Motor Co plans to appeal a USD 1.7 billion verdict against the automaker after a pickup truck crash that claimed the lives of a Georgia couple, a company representative said

Japan's PM Kishida tests Covid positive, in isolation, cancels travels

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and cancelled his planned travels while he isolates and recuperates

Georgia jury awards $1.7 billion in Ford Motors pickup truck crash case

A Georgia jury has returned a $1.7 billion verdict against Ford Motor Co. involving a pickup truck crash that claimed the lives of a Georgia couple, their lawyers confirmed

Kansas recount affirms pro-choice win; results in favour of abortion rights

A decisive statewide vote in favour of abortion rights in traditionally conservative Kansas was confirmed with a partial hand recount, with fewer than 100 votes changing

Daughter of 'Putin's brain' ideologist killed in car blast in Moscow

The daughter of a Russian nationalist ideologist who is often referred to as Putin's brain was killed when her car exploded on the outskirts of Moscow, officials said

US first lady Jill Biden tests negative for Covid-19, will go to Delaware

First lady Jill Biden has tested negative for Covid and will leave South Carolina, where she had isolated since vacationing with President Joe Biden, and rejoin him at their Delaware beach home

Japan PM Fumio Kishida rests after testing positive for Covid: Reports

The 65-year-old Kishida was on summer vacation last week and scheduled to return to work Monday. It's not clear where or how he was infected

Russia's war at 6 months: A global economy staring at growing danger

High food prices and shortages, worsened by cutoff of fertilizer and grain shipments from Ukraine and Russia that are slowly resuming, could produce widespread hunger and unrest in developing World.

Somali forces end hotel attack in capital that killed 20 people

Somali authorities appeared to have ended a deadly attack on a hotel in the capital in which at least 20 people were killed

China plans cloud seeding to protect crop using chemicals to generate rain

China says it will try to protect its grain harvest from record-setting drought by using chemicals to generate rain, while factories in southwest waited Sunday to see whether they would be shut down.

2 Russians, 1 Ukrainian arrested as alleged spies at Albania military plant

Two Russians and a Ukrainian were arrested for alleged espionage at a military plant in southern Albania, the Albanian Defense Ministry said

US Air Force says was targeted in 'propaganda drone attack' in Kuwait

The US Air Force said it was the subject of a propaganda attack by a previously unheard-of Iraqi militant group that falsely claimed it had launched a drone attack targeting American troops

Russian troops shoot down Ukrainian drones in Crimea as war broadens

Russian authorities reported shooting down Ukrainian drones in Crimea, while Ukrainian officials said Russian forces pressed ahead with efforts to seize one of the few cities in eastern Ukraine

US buying 150,000 metric tonnes of Ukraine grain for hungry regions: UN

The final destinations for the grain are not confirmed and discussions continue, the World Food Program chief David Beasley said.