Russia test: Will Pakistan attend the Ukraine peace summit?
Pakistan insists it has stayed neutral on Russia’s war on Ukraine. But it now faces a difficult choice.
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New Zealand renews search for father who vanished into forest with children 2 years ago
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities offered a reward and immunity from prosecution Tuesday to anyone who can help their search for three children who have been missing since their father vanished with them from a remote rural community more than two years ago.
UK tech bosses urge focus on AI skills and growth in high-stakes election — no matter who wins
LONDON — British technology executives and entrepreneurs want the next government to focus on promoting skills around the development and use of artificial intelligence and growth-oriented fiscal measures.
Macron's snap election gamble in France resurfaces an old criticism — that he's arrogant and obnoxious
French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call a snap election after the far-right National Rally party won more than double the votes of his centrist alliance has been greeted with surprise, dismay and more than a little bewilderment.
Vietnam eyes greener power but banks on coal to avert blackouts
HANOI/HOA BINH, Vietnam — Lights are off and air conditioning is down at the headquarters of Vietnam's state-run electricity provider EVN as the country's top power utility tries to "lead by example" to avoid a repeat of last year's crippling blackouts, an official tells visitors.
Philippines faces ‘worrisome’ threat amid Taiwan tensions, Marcos tells troops
The Southeast Asian nation should prepare for a “more pronounced” external threat, the president was also quoted as saying in a statement released by his communications office on Tuesday.
U.S. and South Korea to hold nuclear response drill this summer
SEOUL -- The U.S. and South Korea discussed their strategy against North Korean nuclear threats on Monday, agreeing to stage this summer a tabletop exercise simulating their response to a nuclear attack.
South Korea's doctors plan June 18 strike to protest reforms
SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea's main doctors' lobby group said on Sunday it would go on strike on June 18 to protest the government's healthcare reform plan, defying a warning by the prime minister that such action would damage the credibility of the medical community.