Smoke from charcoal grills and the scent of cumin and chilli fill the air at a bustling shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur, where crowds gather to sample dishes rarely seen outside China’s Muslim regions. Hand pulled noodles, lamb skewers and slow cooked beef
Guinea’s military leader General Mamady Doumbouya has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, according to partial results released late on Tuesday, marking the first national vote since the 2021 coup that brought him to power. The General Directorate of Elections
A drone strike on Venezuelan territory last week that damaged a large coastal facility was carried out by the CIA, according to two sources familiar with the classified operation, marking a notable escalation in United States action against the government of President Nicolás
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will withdraw its remaining military forces from Yemen, a decision that follows a Saudi air strike and a sharp ultimatum that has exposed deepening tensions between two of the Gulf region’s most influential powers. The UAE
Student demonstrations erupted across Iran on Tuesday, adding momentum to a wave of unrest driven by mounting economic pressure and growing frustration over living costs and employment prospects. Protests were reported in Tehran just one day after shopkeepers in the capital took to
Finnish police have seized a ship suspected of damaging a telecommunications cable linking Finland and Estonia, an incident that has raised concerns about the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic region. Authorities said on Wednesday that the vessel was taken into custody
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his traditional New Year’s address to declare confidence that Russia will prevail in Ukraine, offering a message of resolve as the conflict approaches its fourth year. The speech was broadcast on Wednesday evening, first airing in Russia’s far
China’s world number one table tennis players Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin have withdrawn from the upcoming WTT Champions event in Doha, a move that has reshaped the tournament field and created an unexpected opportunity for Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem. The withdrawals were
Skywatchers have much to look forward to in 2026, with the moon and sun sharing the spotlight in a year filled with striking celestial events. From dramatic eclipses to rare lunar moments and colourful auroras, the coming year promises a rich calendar for
Meta Platforms’ multibillion dollar acquisition of Manus, a Chinese founded artificial intelligence agent start up, has been widely praised for its strategic ambition while also reigniting concerns inside China about a potential exodus of top AI talent and innovation. The deal has generated
