Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is serious about Donald Trump's "peace proposals" to end the war in Ukraine, but admits he does not know Trump's specific plans.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Ankara could help end Russia's war against Ukraine, but Putin's spokesman said Erdogan could not play the role of mediator.
China faces the risk of lower cotton and rice yields due to prolonged high temperatures and heat waves in the eastern, central, and southern regions.
Four Palestinian protesters have been arrested after climbing onto the roof of the Australian parliament building to unfurl placards criticizing the war in Gaza.
Biden is wavering between accepting the potential consequences of his poor debate performance and rejecting any thought of dropping out of the 2024 presidential race amid calls for changes in his campaign from family members.
China seizes a Taiwanese fishing vessel near an island controlled by Taiwan.
Israel is studying Hamas's response to the proposal for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, while Hamas is exchanging ideas with mediators to end the war.
121 people, including 112 women and 7 children, are killed in a stampede during a religious event in northern India.
NATO allies agree to provide Ukraine with €40 billion in military aid in 2024.
Chinese naval forces have seized a Taiwanese fishing vessel operating near Taiwan-controlled islands.
In Japan, a fire broke out at the Idemitsu Kosan refinery in Chiba.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 22-year-old man at the University of Sydney.
North Korea switched its state television from a Chinese satellite to a Russian satellite, making it difficult for South Korean agencies and media to monitor and view.
Russia claims to have captured an intact guidance system from an American ATACMS missile and is analyzing the technology to identify vulnerabilities and improve its countermeasures against such missiles.
South Korean company SK Hynix is investing nearly $75 billion in artificial intelligence and chip manufacturing by 2028, with a particular focus on AI technologies.
U. S. military bases in Europe were placed on high alert due to credible intelligence indicating the likelihood of terrorist activity or attack.
Exit polls show that the far-right National Rally party wins the first round of parliamentary elections in France with about 34% of the vote.
WestJet Airlines has canceled 407 flights in Canada, delaying about 49,000 passengers due to a strike after failed negotiations with its employee union.
North Korea strongly condemned the joint military exercises held this month by South Korea, Japan and the United States, calling them "Asia's version of NATO".
About 80 firefighters are battling a wildfire 20 kilometers north of Athens, Greece, in high winds.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned that any threat to destroy Israel by Iran would be met with a response, including possible military action.
The US Army has signed a $4. 5 billion contract with Lockheed Martin to supply 870 PAC-3 MSE missiles and related equipment for Patriot air defense systems.
Italy is demanding that Google pay €1 billion in unpaid taxes and fines for the period from 2018 to 2022, claiming that Google failed to file and pay taxes on income earned in Italy. However, the company denies the allegations and claims that it complies with tax laws.
Next week, the White House will announce a new $150 million military aid package to Ukraine, including HAWK interceptor missiles, 155mm artillery ammunition, and other munitions and equipment to support Ukraine's defense needs.
China has introduced new laws to tighten control over emergency response, increasing fines for ineffective authorities and tightening media oversight of information about accidents and disasters.
On Saturday, Mauritania will hold presidential elections in which incumbent President Mohamed Ould Gasouani will compete with six rivals for a five-year term.
Over the past three decades, the number of days when temperatures in the world's 20 largest capitals reach 35°C or higher has increased by 52%, putting more than 300 million people at risk of extreme heat.
Biden's shaky and incoherent performance during the first presidential debate in 2024 raised serious concerns about his age and and his ability to serve another term as President of the United States. Trump delivered his usual false attacks and boasts, but with energy and confidence.
A defunct russian satellite, RESURS-P1, broke up into more than 100 pieces near the International Space Station, forcing astronauts to seek shelter.
More than 1300 pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia due to the extreme heat caused by climate change, when the temperature in Mecca reached over 51. 8°C.
