Meloni clears first hurdle for controversial electoral reform

Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance

A disputed claim by Vladimir Putin regarding the capture of a Ukrainian town highlights the contested nature of Russia's advance in the Donetsk region.

Xi Jinping spearheads China’s AI push

Japan’s imperial family is diminishing. Plan for male-only succession could make it worse

Japan is attempting to save its shrinking monarchy through rule changes that continue to bar female emperors.

Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video

The Philippines has formally condemned Chinese state media for producing an AI-generated video depicting Filipinos as monkeys.

Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes New Zealand, triggering a Tsunami Warning in the Pacific Ring of Fire

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island, triggering a tsunami warning in the Pacific Ring of Fire.