Senior US officials travel to Armenia as Karabakh's Armenians start to leave September 25, 2023 at 03:47AM

Senior Biden administration officials arrived in Armenia on Monday, a day after ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh began fleeing following Azerbaijan's defeat of the breakaway region's fighters in a conflict dating from the Soviet era.

Understanding the impending US government shutdown: How will it affect Americans September 25, 2023 at 12:27AM

The US is facing the possibility of a government shutdown if lawmakers fail to pass crucial spending bills by the September 30 deadline. The dispute between Democrats and Republicans could impact government services and lead to temporary closures in various sectors. The impasse poses political risks for President Biden and could jeopardize the financial stability of workers in federally funded entities.

Philippines vows removal of Chinese barriers at disputed reef September 25, 2023 at 12:22AM

The Philippines is determined to remove floating barriers allegedly installed by the Chinese coast guard at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The barriers prevent Filipino fishermen from accessing the traditional fishing ground near Scarborough Shoal, which was seized by China in 2012. Philippine officials argue that the installation of barriers violates the fishermen's rights and the 2016 Arbitral ruling.

Russian air strike damages Odesa port infrastructure, grain facilities: Kyiv September 24, 2023 at 11:42PM

Ukrainian officials have reported that a Russian air strike on the southern region of Odesa caused significant damage to port infrastructure and destroyed some grain storage facilities. No deaths were reported in the attack, but one person was killed in a separate strike in Kherson region. Russia's defence ministry also reported Ukrainian attacks overnight, and Ukrainian air defences destroyed drones and cruise missiles.

Hong Kong crypto firm hit by $200 million hack September 24, 2023 at 11:54PM

Suella Braverman orders review into UK police firearms regulations September 24, 2023 at 11:06PM

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has launched a review into the legal protections for officers on firearms duties after a revolt within Scotland Yard ranks following a murder charge against a Metropolitan Police officer who had discharged his gun while on duty.