Myanmar marks coup anniversary with eyes on junta election plan January 31, 2023 at 06:08PM

The military justified its power grab on February 1, 2020, with unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud in the elections Suu Kyi's party won in a landslide. Western powers launched a fresh broadside of sanctions against the generals on the anniversary, but previous rounds have shown little sign of throwing the junta off course.

Explainer: What's fuelling Pakistan's Taliban fire January 31, 2023 at 05:27PM

'US readies $2 billion-plus Ukraine aid package with longer-range weapons' January 31, 2023 at 05:04PM

The United States is preparing to send more than $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine, which includes longer-range rockets and other munitions. The aid is expected to be announced as soon as this week and to include support equipment for Patriot air defense systems, precision-guided munitions and Javelin anti-tank weapons.

Pakistan mosque blast that killed 100 was 'revenge against police' January 31, 2023 at 07:17AM

A suicide blast at a mosque inside a Pakistan police headquarters was a targeted revenge attack, a police chief said Tuesday, as rescue efforts ended with the death toll standing at 100. Between 300 and 400 policemen had gathered for afternoon prayers at the compound's mosque on Monday in the provincial capital Peshawar when an entire wall and most of the roof were blown out, showering rubble on officers.

US secy of state Blinken renews appeal for Israel-Palestinian calm January 31, 2023 at 02:35AM

Broken baby Jesus statues flood restorers ahead of feast day January 31, 2023 at 03:38AM