Japan protested Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, escalating tensions over territory claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.

A ​parliamentary standards ‌investigation into Reform UK ​leader Nigel ​Farage was listed ⁠as ​active on ​the UK parliament's website, after ​previously ​being shown as ‌suspended, ⁠according to an update ​published ​on ⁠Friday.

The United Arab Emirates is blaming Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company as they sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Friday the attacks represented

As Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers mark five years since sweeping back to power, some Kabul residents said they feel safer after decades of conflict and upheaval but stressed the leaders should now focus on creating jobs and expanding access to schools in the country where girls above the age of 12 are banned from education.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto lashed out at bureaucrats, state firms, police and the military over corruption and waste in a major speech, reinforcing a strongman leadership style that has increasingly unnerved investors and voters.

A fire in a 21-story Berlin high-rise injured about five people and made some residents consider jumping to escape the flames before it was brought under control.

The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan.

A Russian plan to kill a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw was thwarted by Poland before it could be carried out, the Polish prime minister said Thursday.