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Centcom says two Iranian drones aimed at Bahrain shot down

Centcom says two Iranian drones aimed at Bahrain shot down The US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces shot down tw...

White House confirms US-China-Russia trilateral on Apec sidelines

The White House on Friday confirmed an unprecedented meeting between leaders of the US, China and Russia has been schedu...

Fiscal surplus shrinks 40pc as revenues decline

• Primary surplus drops to 2.1pc of GDP from 2.8pc last year • Revenue falls despite higher tax collections; interest pa...

Rubio takes swipe at international law, attacking ICC

Rubio cautioned the ICC against "quoting laws to men with swords," as he accused the court of trying to enforce rules th...

White House demanding Japan triple host-nation support for U.S. troops

The United States is demanding that Japan provide a total of ¥3 trillion over the five years starting in fiscal 2027 for...

Trump, Xi and Putin to hold historic meeting on APEC sidelines in China

Trump wants to talk about reducing nuclear arsenals and is also set to bring up his war in Iran — but is not expected to...

BREAKING NEWS: No plan for Trump to meet N. Korea leader during Asia trip: U.S. official

BREAKING NEWS: No plan for Trump to meet N. Korea leader during Asia trip: U.S. official Read full story here

Afghanistan’s new road to China ends at a closed border

Taliban government hopes its Wakhan Corridor road will open new trade routes and reduce reliance on Pakistan.

Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever

The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever

The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

Iran war live: Fighting grips Yemen as Qatar, Turkiye sign defence deal

Doha, Ankara agreement pledges joint action against external attacks as fighting in Yemen displaces civilians.

Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 14

The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan eyes 60 tril. yen for 5-yr def...

All the lawmakers in Nauru join the government’s side

SpaceX Starship to attempt first-ever spaceship ‘catch’

Iranian women defy restrictions to embrace freedom

Europe to join next round of Russia talks: US, Ukraine

Norway rules three oil licenses invalid

Finland restricts entry for Russian athletes ahead of figure skating event

French fridge hacks used old tricks, but AI brings new risks

South African polls show shift in voter loyalties

US Congress eyes tighter curbs on chips to China

Lutnick faces chip export scrutiny

ASE investing NT$100 billion in Kaohsiung

2026 ELECTIONS: New Taipei City mayoral candidates outline visions

China’s Sun celebrations a ‘united front’ tactic: experts

Ex-Seychelles leader condemns treatment of Lai

Climate index unfairly ranks Taiwan: minister

EU leaders seek to tackle challenges in first AI summit

China drills ‘silent intimidation’: Taiwan

BREAKING NEWS: Trump to meet with Quad leaders from Japan, Australia, India: U.S. official

BREAKING NEWS: Trump to meet with Quad leaders from Japan, Australia, India: U.S. official Read full story here

BREAKING NEWS: Trump to attend trilateral meeting in China with Xi, Putin: U.S. official

BREAKING NEWS: Trump to attend trilateral meeting in China with Xi, Putin: U.S. official Read full story here

US Air Force responds to suspected drone activity at military base in UK

The U.S. Air Force has maintained a presence at the base since 1948, as part of the longstanding military partnership be...

Starship IFT-15 is in Orbit — Will it be “Caught” When It Returns to Earth?

SpaceX launched the 15th Starship Integrated Flight Test (IFT-15) early this evening from Starbase, Texas. Plans to brin...

Trump to Meet With Xi, Putin Nov. 19 in China, White House Says

President Donald Trump will meet China’s Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin Nov. 19 on the sidelines of the...

US Air Force responds to suspected drone activity over UK airbase

US Air Force personnel at the RAF Lakenheath base in Britain responded to “suspected unauthorised drone activity” on Fri...

ASEAN unity faces test as energy crisis, regional conflicts loom over summit

By Nestor Corrales and Karen LemaMANILA, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian foreign ministers begin meetings in Manila o...

Security siren goes off at UK military base for second time today — newspaper

The Feltwell base is located in Norfolk in eastern England

SpaceX aborts attempt to catch Starship booster rocket

Elon Musk suffers setback in efforts to develop a completely reusable megarocket system

Troubled Sherritt Misses Payment as Liquidity Crisis Deepens

Sherritt International Corp. missed an interest payment on secured notes, deepening a liquidity crisis for the troubled ...

SpaceX Starship megarocket blasts off before expected return for reuse

Flight 15 expected to orbit Earth about 14 times over 22 hours, before company catches it at Starbase, TexasSpaceX’s Sta...