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Taiwan's newest party wants to make mahjong great again
As Taiwan hurtles towards becoming a "super-aged" society, a new political party has emerged with an unusual and somewhat singular platform -- making mahjong great again.
Fresh Turkey strikes in Syria as Erdogan vows ground operation 'soon'
Turkey struck several targets in Syria on Tuesday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued new threats to launch a ground operation "soon" against Kurdish fighters despite calls for de-escalation from Washington and Moscow.
Looming freight train strike could derail Biden political momentum
Joe Biden faces the prospect of a crippling strike by railroad unions that could stall transport of fuel, corn and drinking water, dramatically complicate holiday season train travel, and dent the US president's political standing.
In final briefing, Fauci urges Americans to get vaccinated
True to form, America's outgoing top infectious disease official, Anthony Fauci, used what may be his final White House appearance Tuesday to convey a simple message.
Moscow says on alert after Crimea hit by 'drone attack'
Ukraine's Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula was targeted by a drone attack on Tuesday, Kremlin-installed authorities said, adding that Moscow's forces there were "on alert".
W.Africa, European partners bolster ties against jihadist threat
West African nations met with European leaders on Tuesday for talks on "homegrown" ways to prevent jihadist conflict in the Sahel threatening to "engulf" countries on the Gulf of Guinea.
Gazprom says Ukraine diverting Moldova gas supplies, threatens cuts
Russian energy giant Gazprom said Tuesday that Ukraine was diverting natural gas supplies transiting to Moldova and threatened to curtail deliveries through a key pipeline to Europe in response.
Erdogan vows ground operation into Syria 'soon'
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Tuesday that Turkey would "soon" unleash a ground operation into Syria against Kurdish targets in defiance of mounting international pressure.
Migrant boat docks in Crete after dramatic rescue
A rusty fishing boat carrying around 500 migrants docked at the Greek island of Crete on Tuesday after being dramatically rescued during near gale-force winds.
Charles III welcomes S.Africa's Ramaphosa in first state visit as king
King Charles III on Tuesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London for a milestone first state visit of his reign.
Kazakhstan rejects criticism of presidential election
Kazakhstan has dismissed international criticism of its presidential vote, in which incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev secured a landslide re-election victory.
W.Africa, European partners bolster ties against Sahel jihadist threat
West African nations met with European leaders on Tuesday for talks on "homegrown" ways to prevent jihadist conflict in the Sahel threatening to "engulf" countries on the Gulf of Guinea.
Erdogan signals ground operation into Syria 'soon'
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Tuesday that Turkey would "soon" launch a ground operation into Syria against Kurdish targets defying mounting international pressure.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa leads in race for ANC president despite scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is firmly ahead in the race for head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), garnering more than twice as many party nominations as his sole challenger, according to a tally issued Tuesday.
S. Africa's Ramaphosa starts Charles III's first state visit as king
King Charles III on Tuesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London for the first state visit of his reign, with climate change, trade and the Commonwealth expected to be on the agenda.
Ten troops killed in jihadist attack in Chad
Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded early Tuesday when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad, the presidential office said.
Italy's draft budget centres on energy aid, growth
Italy's new far-right government unveiled its first budget on Tuesday, with most of the nearly 35 billion euros in spending for 2023 going on the energy crisis rather than flashy electoral promises.
Kosovo pauses controversial Serbian car plate scheme
Kosovo's prime minister, accused by Brussels of scuppering talks to resolve a row over a scheme to replace Serbian numberplates, said on Tuesday he had delayed the plan for two days.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa leads in two-horse race for ANC president
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is firmly ahead in the race for head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), garnering more than twice as many party nominations as his challenger, according to a tally issued Tuesday.
'Twitter becoming taboo': celebs look for exit strategies
It has become the common refrain of the moment on Twitter -- something along the lines of: "In case this is the end, please find me at..."
W.Africa, European partners strengthen ties against Sahel jihadists
West African nations met with European leaders on Tuesday for talks on preventing jihadist conflict in the Sahel from spilling over into countries on the Gulf of Guinea.
Russian, US pressure mounts on Turkey over Syria threat
International pressure mounted Tuesday on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to launch a threatened ground offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria.
Iran says starts enriching uranium to 60% at Fordo plant
Iran has begun producing uranium enriched to 60 percent at its Fordo plant, which was reopened in 2019 amid the breakdown of a nuclear agreement with major powers, reports said Tuesday.
Colombia resumes talks with powerful ELN guerrilla group
Colombia's government and the National Liberation Army (ELN), the last recognized rebel group in the country, resumed formal peace talks in Venezuela Monday for the first time since they were suspended in 2019.
In Kherson, longing for family still under Russian occupation
For Olena Chernyavska, the long-awaited liberation of Kherson from Russian troops this month was a bittersweet experience.
US VP Harris visits Philippine island near China-claimed waters
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visited a Philippine island near waters claimed by China to show support for the longtime US ally and counter Beijing's growing influence in the region.
US, China defence chiefs meet in Cambodia
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe in Cambodia on Tuesday as the two sides move to keep tensions in check.
Australian tells of Myanmar jail squalor, torture fear
An Australian economist released last week after nearly two years in a Myanmar jail on Tuesday told of interrogations in leg irons, squalor and the sounds of screams from tortured cellmates.
US VP Harris to visit Philippine island near China-claimed waters
US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel Tuesday to a Philippine island near waters claimed by China to show support for the longtime US ally and counter Beijing's growing influence in the region.
Boxing champ Andy Cruz training for pro debut after leaving Cuba
Olympic and triple world amateur boxing champion Andy Cruz -- who was expelled from Cuba's official federation in July -- is planning to turn pro and says he left his home country "legally," after speculation he had defected.
War crimes allegations mount as winter threatens Ukrainians
Russians have murdered, tortured and kidnapped Ukrainians in a systematic pattern that could implicate top officials in war crimes, a senior US official said Monday as Kyiv said it had discovered four Russian torture sites in newly-liberated Kherson.
Iran intensifies deadly crackdown in Kurdish regions: rights groups
Iranian security forces on Monday intensified a crackdown in western Iran's Kurdish-populated regions that killed a dozen people over 24 hours, directly shooting at protesters and using heavy weapons, rights groups said.