Gorbachev, who won the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Cold War, died aged 91 after a long illness.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 07:54AM
Photos: Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union
South Korea to scrap COVID tests for arrivals in boost for travel
Travellers to the country will no longer be required to present a negative coronavirus test result starting on Saturday.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 02:18AM
‘One of a kind’: World reactions to death of Mikhail Gorbachev
The last Soviet leader brought an end to the Cold War, but his reforms accelerated the break up of the USSR.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 02:11AM
Myanmar, Ukraine war shift Japanese policy on refugees
The crisis in Myanmar and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have opened Japan’s door a fraction wider.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 02:03AM
US Navy says Iran’s IRGC seized and released US sea drone in Gulf
US officials say the incident ended peacefully after several hours as the Iranians unhooked the tow line to the drone.Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 09:53PM
Analysis: Is Muqtada al-Sadr’s retirement announcement a tactic?
Shia Muslim leader Muqtada al-Sadr has announced his withdrawal from Iraqi politics amid a deepening crisis.Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 09:01PM
EU members split over travel ban against Russians
A memo shows that France and Germany disagree over a proposed visa ban against Russian foreigners.Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 08:17PM
Storms blamed for 3 deaths, water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi
US storm deaths include a 14-year-old electrocuted in Michigan and an 11-year-old swept into a drain in Arkansas.Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 06:41PM
France to expel French-born imam to Morocco over ‘hate speech’
Interior minister hails top administrative court's green light for Hassan Iquioussen's expulsion as 'a great victory'.Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 04:11PM
Musk attacks Twitter deal over whistle-blower as feud heats up
The Tesla CEO is citing accusations from a Twitter whistle-blower as a new reason to cancel his $44bn buyout. Story Published at: August 30, 2022 at 03:23PM