Malaysia’s government signs cooperation pact with opposition in boost for PM
By Rozanna Latiff and A. Ananthalakshmi KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's coalition and the main opposition ...
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New Zealand PM Ardern extends lockdown in Auckland to Sept 21
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's largest city Auckland will remain in lockdown to beat the spread of the Delta variant ...
Australia’s NSW state says coronavirus vaccination pace slows
By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - The government of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) said on Monday ...
Taliban say women can study at university but classes must be segregated
(Corrects spelling of women in headline) (Reuters) -Women in Afghanistan will be allowed to study in universities as the country ...
Japan PM contender Kishida aims to boost security with China in mind
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan must counter neighbouring China's assertiveness by beefing up the coast guard and improving its coordination with the ...
Shanghai suspends schools, flights as typhoon approaches China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Authorities in Shanghai and neighbouring coastal regions cancelled flights, and suspended schools, subways and trains as Typhoon Chanthu ...
Argentine opposition deals blow to ruling Peronists in midterm vote
By Nicolás Misculin and Jorge Otaola BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentina's main opposition party landed a blow against the ruling Peronists ...
Nicaraguan political activist shot in Costa Rica, in critical condition
SAN JOSE (Reuters) - A Nicaraguan political activist who opposes the government of President Daniel Ortega is in critical condition ...
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi voices concern about alleged Saudi torture
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday she was "deeply concerned" about the ...
SPD’s Scholz consolidates German election lead with TV debate win
By Madeline Chambers and Paul Carrel BERLIN (Reuters) -The Social Democrat (SPD) candidate to become Germany's next chancellor beat his ...
IAEA-Iran agreement raises hopes for fresh nuclear talks with U.S
By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) -The U.N. atomic watchdog reached an agreement with Iran on Sunday to solve "the most ...
Analysis-As West ponders aid for Afghanistan, China and Pakistan quick to provide relief
By Charlotte Greenfield ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - As international donors gather in Geneva on Monday to discuss humanitarian relief for Afghanistan ...
Afghan pilots start leaving Uzbekistan for UAE, despite Taliban pressure-source
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S.-trained Afghan pilots and other personnel held in an Uzbek camp for about a month ...
Qatar’s foreign minister visits premier of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
CAIRO (Reuters) -Qatar's foreign minister held talks with the prime minister of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan on Sunday, in the highest-level foreign ...
Israeli minister says Iran giving militias drone training near Isfahan
HERZLIYA, Israel (Reuters) -Israel's defence minister accused Iran on Sunday of providing foreign militias with drone training at an airbase ...
Pope urges Hungary to be more open to needy outsiders
By Philip Pullella and Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Pope Francis said on Sunday that Hungary could preserve its Christian roots ...
No vaccine passports: UK PM to set out winter COVID-19 plan
By Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out on Tuesday his plans to manage the ...
Vatican Swiss Guard’s new barracks designed to include women, newspaper says
VIENNA (Reuters) -The new barracks of the Vatican Swiss Guard, the elite and colourfully dressed corps that protects the pope, ...
Japan says suspected Chinese submarine seen near territorial waters
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's defence ministry said on Sunday that a submarine believed to be from China was spotted in waters ...
Socialist Paris mayor enters race for French presidency
By Richard Lough PARIS (Reuters) -Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Sunday she would run for president in 2022 on ...