Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba to step down following election loss

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has resigned amid internal disagreements within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, according to reports.

Gaza conflict: Civilians trapped as bombing continues

A drone launched from Yemen has hit the arrivals hall at Israel's Eilat airport, the country's southernmost city. It is not yet clear how the device bypassed Israel's Iron Dome air defence system, which is one of the world's most advanced.

US-Russia relations: Trump confirms talks with Putin amid Ukraine conflict

Donald Trump, the US president, announced he would hold talks with Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader.

European leaders rally in support of Ukraine peacekeeping mission

A coalition of 35 global leaders, calling themselves the "Volunteer Coalition" for Ukraine, met on Thursday, September 4.

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy seeks long-term security guarantees from allies

A strong Ukrainian army is Ukraine's main security guarantee, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following a Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris on September 4.

Peace summit hopes dim as Ukraine rejects Putin's Moscow meeting plan

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has described a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin for a Moscow meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "unacceptable."

Trump vows no US troop withdrawal from Poland

The United States has no intention of withdrawing troops from Poland, U.S. President Donald Trump said in Washington during a meeting with his newly elected Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki.

Beijing military parade: Xi, Putin and Kim Jong-un together in show of new alliance

A military parade in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, has been seen as a show of force.

Putin's gas deal: Doubts over Gazprom's China supply capacity

Agreements to increase gas supplies to China, secured during President Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing, are not backed by Gazprom's existing resources, experts warn.

Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for action on Russia’s war economy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday announced he will ask European and American partners for tougher measures against Moscow, following a major Russian aerial assault on the country's energy and transport infrastructure.

Putin's obsession with eternal life and anti-ageing treatments

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is reported to have discussed the topic of life extension in a private conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Russia: Beeline plans new DPI system to censor internet

Russian internet and mobile provider Beeline is reportedly planning to launch a strict system to filter encrypted traffic.