Thailand to allow same-sex couples to marry in January | LGBTQ News
Activists hail the Thai king's signing of a marriage equality law as a “monumental step” in the country. Thailand's king…
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From Japan to Alaska: What's behind Russia-China joint military exercises? | News about the war between Russia and Ukraine
Japan has accused Russia of violating its airspace with a patrol plane. On Monday, Japanese fighter jets issued a warning…
Elon Musk's wars: from Brazil to Australia, from the UK to the US, the many battles of the owner of X | Explainer News
Throughout history, the world's richest people — almost all of them men — have often operated from the shadows, quietly…
New Zealand scientists discover new species of 'ghost shark' | Environment News
The beak-mouthed fish, now called Harriotta avia, lives exclusively in deep waters off Australia and New Zealand. Scientists in New…
After vowing to halt Japan's economic decline, Kishida leaves a mixed legacy | Economy & Business
In his first policy speech after taking office in October 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to “faithfully rebuild”…
UN aims to restore multilateralism with adoption of Pact for the Future | United Nations News
UN member countries adopt a plan for the future to address wars, environmental threats and technological challenges facing humanity. The…
Quad leaders meet in Biden's hometown amid growing competition with China | Politics News
Joe Biden says the alliance between the United States, Australia, India and Japan is “here to stay” and pledges to…
Travis King, US soldier who fled to North Korea, sentenced for desertion | Military News
Military judge frees King for good behavior and time served after sentencing him to 12 months in prison. US soldier…
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Papuan rebels after 19 months | Conflict News
Indonesian police say Mehrtens was airlifted out of the mountainous Nduga and appears to be in good health. New Zealand…
North Korea claims to have tested a new ballistic missile with a 'super-large' warhead | Weapons News
Kim Jong Un attends the launches, stressing the need for North Korea to improve its conventional and nuclear capabilities. North…