Brazil follows India's lead, 2nd Brics nation to decline participation in China's Belt & Road Initiative October 28, 2024 at 11:24PM

Brazil, under President Lula da Silva, has chosen not to join China's Belt and Road Initiative but will seek other ways to collaborate with Chinese investors. Brazil aims to align its infrastructure projects with investment funds tied to BRI without officially joining, citing concerns about immediate benefits and potential U.S. relations under a Trump administration.

At least 40 killed in attack on Chad military base October 28, 2024 at 01:47AM

Thai court drops case over deaths of Muslim protesters in 2004 October 28, 2024 at 12:35AM

A court in southern Thailand dropped charges against ex-state security personnel and officials over the 2004 Tak Bai massacre, where 85 Muslim protesters died. The court attributed the decision to the suspects evading arrest, causing the 20-year statute of limitations to expire. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologized, vowing to prevent future incidents.

Ukraine says detains local WFP volunteer for aiding Russia October 28, 2024 at 12:27AM

Kyiv has arrested a Ukrainian man volunteering with the UN's World Food Programme for allegedly providing intelligence to Russian forces in the Pokrovsk sector. He is accused of identifying Ukrainian military positions for targeted drone and artillery strikes, facing life in prison on high-treason charges.