U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not want, or foresee, war with Iran, after he earlier threatened to retaliate against the country following violent protests led by…
Protesters burn security post at U.S. Embassy in Iraq; Pentagon sending additional troops to region
Protesters angry about U.S. air strikes on Iraq hurled stones and torched a security post at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, setting off a confrontation with guards and…
Baghdad embassy attack prompts US to boost military presence
Donald Trump has ordered 750 extra soldiers to be deployed to the region...
World welcomes 2020, but celebrations shadowed by wildfires, protests, Korea tensions
The world celebrated the New Year on Wednesday with fireworks displays from Sydney to London, although celebrations were clouded by deadly wildfires in Australia, protests in Hong Kong and India…
Australian bushfires claim third victim as more than 100 blazes burn
Australian authorities on Wednesday confirmed a third death in devastating bushfires that engulfed the country's southeast coastal region this week and said a fourth person was missing and feared dead.…
Asian countries watch as Singapore expands ‘war on diabetes’
Absolute advertising ban proposed on high-sugar drinks as part of fight against disease...
Head trusts officials on bushfire smoke in Sydney test
Australia's Travis Head says he is confident match officials would not put the health of players at risk if hazardous bushfire smoke impacted the third test against New Zealand in…
Iran denies role in U.S. embassy violence, warns against retaliation
Iran denied it was behind violent protests at the U.S. embassy in Iraq on Tuesday and warned against any retaliation, after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for an attack on…
Protesters burn security post at U.S. Embassy in Iraq in new foreign policy test for Trump
Protesters angry about U.S. air strikes on Iraq hurled stones and torched a security post at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, setting off a confrontation with guards and…
Pompeo hopes North Korea’s Kim chooses ‘peace and prosperity over conflict and war’
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday he hoped North Korea would choose peace over war, a response to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un saying would introduce…