British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated the country's "unwavering support" for Ukraine in a phone talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday evening, according to a Downing Street statement.

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed in a phone call on Tuesday that the peace in Ukraine "will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire."

The two American astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who were scheduled for a nine-day mission but ended up spending more than nine months in space, are finally returning to Earth. At 13:05 Beijing time on Tuesday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the two astronauts undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) and began its journey home, the Xinhua News Agency reported. The spacecraft is expected to splash down in waters near Florida early Wednesday morning Beijing time.

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov has met with Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Zhamshid Khodjaev to discuss key aspects of bilateral economic cooperation. This is reported by the official website of the Russian Government.

Researchers at South Ural State University (SUSU), a partner of TV BRICS, have patented a programme to detect traffic anomalies using neural network technology. It analyses CCTV footage, recognises different vehicles and tracks their speed and trajectory with an accuracy of up to 30 centimetres. This allows to form visual maps of traffic flow difficulties in real time, the press service of the university reports.

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has identified more than 1,200 cases of internet begging in 2024, warning of fraudulent donation campaigns exploiting social media, particularly during Ramadan.

Hamas says head of its government in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrikes

Death toll from Israeli Gaza airstrikes rises to 310 - Gaza health authorities

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, saying it was striking dozens of Hamas targets, in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January, according to AP. The strikes have killed at least 100 Palestinians and wounded tens of others, the Xinhua News Agency reported citing Palestinian medical and security sources.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced early Tuesday he had ordered the military to "act forcefully against Hamas in the Gaza Strip," launching a wave of airstrikes across the Palestinian enclave.

The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until March 17, 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will release 80,000 pages of unredacted files related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy (JFK) on Tuesday.

A military drone and a helicopter crashed at an army airfield in South Korea Monday, without any casualty, according to local broadcaster YTN and Yonhap news agency.

At least 34 people died as of Saturday night as dozens of violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and gust-driven wildfires continue battering the central and southern United States on Saturday.

Hundreds of staffers at Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe and other outlets received a weekend email that they will be barred from their offices and should surrender press passes and equipment, local media reported Saturday.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban vowed to defend Hungary's sovereignty and resist external control, describing the European Union (EU) as an empire seeking domination, like past foreign powers.

European shares dropped this week as a broad sell-off took hold, fueled by mounting concerns over the fallout of "Trumpcession," a term coined by economists to describe the turbulence triggered by "erratic" trade and economic policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The US warplanes on Saturday night launched airstrikes on several Houthi sites in Yemen's capital Sanna and the northern province of Saada, killing at least 13, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Friday that Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay'i, also known as Abu Khadija, was killed by Iraqi security forces, with the support of the US-led coalition fighting ISIL, Aljazeera reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff late Thursday to discuss the details of an American-proposed 30-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, asking him to relay Moscow's perspectives to Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday, the Associated Press (AP) reported. This follows Putin's remarks Thursday that Russia is "in favor" of the 30-day ceasefire plan proposed by the US and Ukraine, but nuances exist.

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is facing mounting backlash over allegations that he was in a relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. The controversy has intensified both in South Korea and in China on Friday, especially after his agency issued an urgent statement acknowledging their past relationship but emphasized that Kim Sae-ron was of legal age at the time.

Scientists from Saratov State Medical University (SSMU) have identified a connection between eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia) and the fat tissue hormone adiponectin.

Mixed reactions emerge from the US and Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia is "in favor" of the 30-day ceasefire plan proposed by the US and Ukraine, but nuances exist.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's initial appearance is scheduled for Friday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Thursday.

Russia is "in favor" of the 30-day ceasefire plan proposed by the United States and Ukraine, but nuances exist, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos confirmed that a chartered jet carrying former President Rodrigo Duterte to the Netherlands took off on Tuesday night.

Russia's Defense Ministry announced Thursday that its forces had retaken the key town of Sudzha in Ukraine-held Kursk region, following President Vladimir Putin's reported visit to Kursk—his first since Ukraine's surprise offensive in August 2024.

The Russian military operation to retake the Kursk region from Ukrainian armed forces entered its final stage, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Thursday.

The US agreed on Tuesday local time to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after Kiev said it was ready to support Washington's proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia, Reuters reported, citing a joint statement between the US and Ukraine.

EU to respond to US tariffs with countermeasures worth 26 billion euros from April 1

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte departed for the Netherlands on Wednesday, local media said.

Ukraine on Tuesday signaled its readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire" following talks with a U.S. delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement.

Brazil has received approval for a US$247 million investment plan to promote reforestation and increase the use of nature-based solutions. The plan, approved by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), will finance restoration projects in the Amazon and Cerrado. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government.

In its continuous commitment to advancing healthcare services across all facilities, Emirates Health Services (EHS) has announced the integration of cutting-edge AI solutions in the Medical Examination Centers for Residency, specifically designed to detect pulmonary tuberculosis through general chest imaging exams.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that more than 80 percent of the programs sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) would be canceled.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been placed under local police custody following the issuance of a red notice by Interpol against him, Philippine Presidential Communications Office confirmed on Tuesday morning.

Former central banker Mark Carney has won the leadership of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister, official results confirmed on Sunday. He will take office at a turbulent time, with Canada embroiled in a trade war with the US and facing an upcoming general election, Reuters reported.

The ruling Liberal Party of Canada announced Sunday that former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney will take over as the party's new leader.

As the world celebrates International Women's Day, it is essential to recognize the remarkable contributions of Myanmar women who are shaping communities and breaking barriers across various fields.

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was released from custody on Friday after a court accepted his request to cancel his arrest over his short-lived imposition of martial law, the Yonhap News Agency reported. But vastly different reactions in South Korea to Yoon's release highlighted heightened political tension in the country, a Chinese observer said.

S. Korea's court approves release of arrested President Yoon: Yonhap

As the US is pulling back from its dominant role in European security and pressing forward with a peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict without European involvement, leaders of the EU's 27 countries are meeting in Brussels on Thursday for a special European Council amid growing unease and apprehension across the continent.

Major retailers in the United States warn of imminent price hikes, particularly on farm produce, after President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada took effect Tuesday.

Three people were injured after a shell landed in a civilian house in Pocheon, about 40 km north of South Korea's capital Seoul, Yonhap news agency said Thursday.

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Wednesday denied his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump's saying about retaking control of the Panama Canal, assuring the public that the waterway continues to be Panamanian.

The White House said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption to three major automakers from the newly imposed 25-percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday US time delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress since his return to the White House, drawing enthusiastic applause from fellow Republicans as well as vehement protests from Democrats, in what some US media outlet calls “an extraordinary display of partisan friction.”

The Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs on imports from Canada has prompted a tough response.

The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on March 3, 2025, to review global market conditions and the future outlook, according to an OPEC statement released today.

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said a search is on for an FA-50 fighter jet that went missing shortly after midnight on Tuesday while on a tactical night operation.

Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports from Tuesday if US tariffs go into effect: statement

US stocks slumped on Monday afternoon as the United States is set to impose tariffs on imports from its major trading partners starting Tuesday.

The administration of US President Donald Trump on Monday paused all military aid to Ukraine, according to US media reports.

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said on Monday that Canada is ready to hit back at US President Donald Trump's tariffs right away, local media reported.

US President Donald Trump said Monday that 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada will take effect on Tuesday, March 4.

European leaders are pushing for a partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine while intensifying efforts to form a "coalition of the willing" to bolster Kiev, following European leaders' summit in London on the Ukraine crisis. The moves came after a shouting match between US and Ukrainian presidents in the White House, which raised doubts about the continuation of American aid to Ukraine and prompted Europe to assert its role, expert said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he is still "ready to sign" a minerals deal with the United States.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that Britain will allow Ukraine to use 1.6 billion pounds (2 billion U.S. dollars) of British export finance to purchase more than 5,000 air defense missiles.

Israel's decision to block humanitarian aid to Gaza since early Sunday has sparked fierce condemnation from Palestinian factions, regional countries, and international organizations.

Yamandu Orsi was sworn in Saturday as Uruguayan president for a five-year term.

A fight between two parents during the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) All-Star Championship in Dallas, Texas, led to panic and an evacuation, injuring 10 people and forcing the event to shut down temporarily, authorities said Saturday.

The wildfire in Ofunato City of Japan's Iwate Prefecture is continuing to spread, with the burned area expanding to approximately 1,800 hectares as of 6 a.m. local time on Sunday.

Israel has accepted a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Jewish Passover holiday, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office around midnight between Saturday and Sunday.

A fire broke out in a wooden two-story apartment building early Sunday in Nishinari Ward of Japan's Osaka, leaving two dead, local media reported.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa here on Saturday to discuss plans for the early recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, according to a statement released by the Egyptian cabinet.

The deputy head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) on Saturday called for urgent international support for Lebanon to restore its security and revitalize its economy, according to a statement by Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA).

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.

A press conference at the White House scheduled for Friday where US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky planned to sign the US-Ukraine minerals deal was canceled, following a tense shouting match between the two inside the Oval Office earlier in the day.

The Russian delegation has arrived at the residence of the US Consulate General in Istanbul on Thursday for talks held as part of negotiations on addressing bilateral issues, the state-run Anadolu agency reported.

During his first official Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump refused to comment when asked by a reporter's question about whether “the US would allow China to take control of Taiwan by force,” Instead, he responded by expressing his desire for Chinese investment in the US,Reuters reported.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that US and Ukrainian teams are preparing for negotiations on Friday.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday provided 700,000 pula (about 50,772 U.S. dollars) in emergency aid to Botswana's Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education to help vulnerable children affected by the recent floods.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration has made a decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on products from the European Union (EU), including cars.

Israeli authorities on Thursday began releasing more than 600 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, according to Palestinian sources.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Wednesday that Kiev and Washington have finalized a partnership agreement on minerals, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.

South Korea's constitutional court held the 11th and final hearing of President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial on Tuesday, with Yoon being present for his final statement.

Eighteen people were killed and 31 others injured in a bus accident in eastern Thailand on Wednesday, authorities said.

A Southwest Airlines passenger plane nearly collided with a private jet at the Chicago Midway International Airport Tuesday morning, local media reported.

Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira on Tuesday opened the first meeting of BRICS Sherpas, or chief negotiators, with Brazil holding the rotating presidency of the bloc, the Foreign Ministry confirmed.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted 44 km E of Modisi, Indonesia at 22:55:44 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The BRICS Agriculture Working Group held its first meeting, coordinated by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in collaboration with the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming, the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and representatives from other BRICS countries.

Three workers were killed and seven others were seriously injured on Tuesday after a structure over a bridge collapsed in South Korea's highway construction site, according to Yonhap news agency.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban outlined a series of measures designed to strengthen the nation's economic and political landscape in 2025.

President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed Menfi emphasized the importance of Libya-Somalia cooperation during a press conference on Monday following talks with visiting Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs on Mexico and Canada will "go forward."

The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution appealing for a swift end to the conflict and urging a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine, as the world marked the third anniversary since the full escalation of the crisis.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced readiness Sunday to step down in exchange for peace in Ukraine and the country's admission to NATO.

An American Airlines flight en route from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome following an alleged bomb threat, the Italian news agency ANSA reported Sunday.

Germany's conservative bloc, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), won German federal election, according to preliminary results, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday morning.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that his government will send a commissioner to the United States to gather information on American funds flowing to Hungary's "pseudo-civil public organizations."

Seven terrorists were killed during operations in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Sunday.