As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 189th day, we take a look at the main developments.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 09:24AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 189
‘Anti-Muslim in its soul’: A boycott hurts Bollywood’s Aamir Khan
Laal Singh Chaddha, the latest Khan film, has flopped at the box office amid a boycott campaign by right-wing groups.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 09:22AM
What does a proposed constitution promise for Chile?
Referendum will decide whether to replace 1980 magna carta with a text that guarantees new rights. Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 08:35AM
Japan plans longer-range missiles to counter China, Russia
Japan has become increasingly alarmed about China and Russia's ambitions amid a number of territorial disputes.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 08:21AM
Photos: Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union
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
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