Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Cambodia as US concerns grow over China’s influence
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Top Indonesian officials resign from $32 billion new capital city project
Jakarta — The head and deputy head of the body overseeing Indonesia’s planned new capital have unexpectedly resigned, raising questions about the $32 billion project.
Europeans may be about to elect their most right-wing parliament in history
Europeans head to the polls this week in closely watched elections that threaten to shake the bloc's traditionally mainstream political landscape.
China denies Zelenskyy's claim that Beijing is trying to disrupt Ukraine's peace summit
China has denied allegations by Ukraine's president that Beijing is pressuring other countries not to attend an upcoming Ukraine peace summit, with the foreign ministry claiming that Beijing's position on the matter remains "fair and just."
South Korea is suspending a military deal with North Korea after tensions over North’s balloons
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government approved the suspension of a contentious military agreement with North Korea on Tuesday, a step that would allow it to take tougher responses to North Korean provocations.
South Korean president vows to expand aid contribution, mineral ties with Africa
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will expand development aid to Africa and pursue deeper cooperation with the region on critical minerals and technology, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday as he hosted a meeting with dozens of African leaders in Seoul.
Tuesday Briefing: Mexico Elects Its First Woman President
Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, will be Mexico’s next president, after winning a landslide victory in elections. She will be the first woman, and the first Jewish person, to hold the post.