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Bohdana Zhupanyna had planned to use the last two weeks of her pregnancy in Ukraine brushing up on parenting skills and preparing for the arrival of her daughter.…

Truckloads of food reached hungry Gazans on Monday after Israel promised to open secure aid routes, but humanitarian agencies warned vast amounts more were needed to stave off…

Beneath a sea of blue tarpaulin in a corner of northeastern India near Bangladesh, hundreds of Muslim men, women and babies take shelter after being evicted from their…

The latest animated film adaptation of the popular manga "Demon Slayer" surpassed 10 billion yen ($67.7 million) at the Japanese box office in eight days, setting a domestic…

Three bright objects believed to be drones intruded on the premises of the Genkai nuclear power complex in southwestern Japan, the country's nuclear watchdog said Sunday, correcting its…

Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials will resume talks in Stockholm on Monday to try to tackle longstanding economic disputes at the centre of a trade war between…

A viral video of the "honour killing" of a woman and her lover in a remote part of Pakistan has ignited national outrage, prompting scrutiny of long-standing tribal…

It's Day 2 at the swimming world championships in Singapore. That means it's a chance for Summer McIntosh to add her second gold medal after winning the 400…

French wine producers, already reeling from a downturn in their market, still do not know how bitter a taste the U.S. tariffs on wine will leave on their…

A Vietnamese technical intern was arrested Sunday for allegedly killing a woman during a robbery at her home in the southwestern Japan city of Imari, police said. Food…

New South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is planning to visit Japan on Tuesday, a Japanese government source said Monday, as the two Asian neighbors seek to maintain…

Embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to seek support on Monday at a meeting of his Liberal Democratic Party for his decision to stay on, even as…

North Korea has no interest in any policy or proposals for reconciliation from South Korea, the powerful sister of its leader Kim Jong Un said on Monday in…

China said it "resolutely opposed" Czech President Petr Pavel's meeting in India with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, and urged the Czech side to "abide by its…

Dozens of economies including India, Canada and Mexico face threats of higher tariffs Friday if they fail to strike deals with Washington. Here is a summary of duties…

Heavy rain intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces in northern China on Monday, exacerbating the risks of disasters including landslides and flooding, authorities said, as they relocated more…

An attack of “large proportions” disrupted the streaming of Barcelona's preseason match in Japan on the club's streaming platforms, the club said Sunday. Barcelona said “various pages” attempted…

Oscar Piastri had to wait, and wait some more. Then he made his move. Piastri beat his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris to win Formula 1's…

Marcus Rashford made his first appearance for Barcelona in a 3-1 pre-season win over J.League side Vissel Kobe in Japan on Sunday, coming on as a substitute. The…

Israel on Sunday announced a halt in military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and new aid corridors as Jordan and the United Arab…

Police in Sapporo are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was found on a mountain path in Makomanai, Minami Ward. According to police, the body…

Marvel’s first family has finally found box office gold. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” the first film about the superheroes made under the guidance of Kevin Feige and…