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North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia

North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia

North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism

North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism

North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 womens soccer win

North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 womens soccer win

Singapore gymnast Amanda Yap targets balance beam final on Asian Games debut

The 16-year-old heads into the upcoming competition in Japan fresh from clinching silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July – Singapore's first gymnastics medal at the Games since 2014.

World Taekwondo lifts restrictions on holding int’l tournaments in Russia

The decision was made at the World Taekwondo extraordinary session in Chuncheon, South Korea

Tiger’s Milk apologises for displaying serial killers’ names in unisex bathrooms

Tiger’s Milk has apologised and removed the names of notorious killers from the walls of its unisex bathrooms after the décor sparked outrage on social media, with many describing it as insensitive amid South Africa’s gender-base…

Russian frigate fires flares towards Danish military helicopter, Denmark says

China urges US to 'stop preparing for war in outer space'

China urges US to 'stop preparing for war in outer space'

The US Space Force confirmed it had deployed weapons into orbit for the first time on Monday.

Yemeni streets erupt in celebrations after Sana'a military advance

Massive crowds take to the streets across Yemen following major military developments along the Red Sea.

Comedian Trevor Noah adds second Singapore show in November

Event organiser Bohm Presents announced on Tuesday (Sep 15) that Trevor Noah has added extra shows to his upcoming Asia tour, including one more performance in Singapore.

News Review: Iran says IAEA adopted latest resolution under US, European pressure

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has slammed the International Atomic Energy Agency’s anti-Iran resolution, stressing that Tehran has never violated its safeguards obligations.

Yemen taught US Navy ‘a hard lesson’: Ansarullah

Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement says its Armed Forces have dealt the United States a serious setback and forced Washington to reconsider its naval strategy.

US military says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall

Kiev rejects peace deal with Russia to avoid accountability for its decisions — senator

Alexander Voloshin added that "the hostilities had become a means for the Kiev regime to delay criminal prosecution"

Asian shares waver as oil and yields rise ahead of Fed, BOJ meetings

Russia to factor Finland’s nuclear deterrence move into military planning - MFA

Alexander Grushko added that "since this is now a new reality, we will take it into account in our military planning and force development"

IRGC smashes terror team in southeastern Iran, kills 5 militants

The Quds Base of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces has announced the destruction of a terrorist team in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Sana’a strikes back: How Yemeni military’s lightning advance redrew the Red Sea's strategi...

The Yemeni military’s rapid Red Sea advances shattered Saudi-backed positions, exposed coalition weaknesses, and reshaped Yemen’s strategic balance, while giving Sana’a greater leverage over regional security, maritime chokepoint…

Commentary: India and Pakistan’s water treaty was active for more than six decades – can i...

The Court of Arbitration says that the Indus Waters Treaty is still in force, but the big question is whether India will comply with the latest ruling, says Amit Ranjan from the NUS Institute of South Asian Studies.

Commentary: Trump’s ‘little war’ with Iran just got a lot bigger

The conflict is becoming a struggle to determine the future of the wider Middle East and America’s role in it, says Marc Champion for Bloomberg Opinion.

Why talks in Oman between Iran and Gulf Arab states were postponed

Hopes for a breakthrough on the Iran war have taken a hit after talks in Oman between Iran-Gulf nations were postponed.

US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending IAEA conference in Vienna

Iran accuses US of pressuring Austria to revoke visa for Mohammad Eslami, calling it a violation of member state rights.

Drone attacks fishing vessels near Iran’s Hormozgan province, IRIB reports

A search operation is currently underway

What could stop the Houthis’ advance across Yemen?

Iran-backed group seized areas on Red Sea coastline.

Multiple vehicle road crash in South Africa kills 21

Fatal traffic accidents are a recurring problem for South Africa.

Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge

Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge

Russia to showcase nearly 500 defense industry products at South Africa exhibition

A total of 494 items are planned for the Russian exposition, including 30 samples of military-grade products

EU backs 7-day Russia sanctions extension to resolve rifts — portal

According to the portal, this was done to resolve disagreements over the restrictions

North Korea thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games women’s football

North Korea, enjoying support in the stands, were up 7-0 by half-time and are favourites for the gold.