Chinese defence chief Dong Jun's speech comes a day after U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told delegates the Indo-Pacific region remains a key focus for the United States.
Singapore, June 1, 2024. REUTERS/Edgar Su
In a country with a painful history of codified racism, the Democratic Alliance is struggling to shake off an image as a party of rich whites and prove it reflects the make-up and aspirations of all.
John Steenhuisen in Benoni, South Africa May 26, 2024. REUTERS/Ihsaan Haffejee
The landing elevates China's space-power status in a global rush to the moon, where countries are hoping to exploit lunar minerals to sustain long-term astronaut missions and moon bases.
Hainan province, China April 27, 2024. cnsphoto via REUTERS
Talking Points
Israel has said there will be no formal end to the war as long as Hamas retains power, raising questions of timing and interpretation over the truce offer, which the Palestinian faction has welcomed.
Tel Aviv, June 1, 2024. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Most exit polls projected the ruling National Democratic Alliance could win a two-thirds majority in the lower house of parliament, which would allow the government to usher in far-reaching amendments in the constitution.
Firozpur district, Punjab. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
World News
The festival in the English countryside celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and has a global reputation among opera lovers.