Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova says Naomi Osaka’s shyness is a problem for her as she struggles to deal with the increased scrutiny in the wake of her success at the Grand Slams and her rise to the top of … Continue reading Shy Osaka must learn to deal with limelight, says Kvitova

Australia’s former foreign minister, Julie Bishop, will retire from politics at the next election, she said on Thursday. Reuters Continue reading Australia's former foreign minister Bishop to retire from parliament

The death toll from a fire in a centuries-old area of the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, jumped dramatically to 56 on Thursday, a fire official said, and could keep climbing as fire fighters combed the wreckage of the destroyed building. Reuters Continue reading Death toll from Bangladesh building fire climbs to at least 56

U.N. investigators have identified perpetrators of pervasive rape and killings and torture in secret safe houses in South Sudan, and believe oil revenues have driven much of the violence in its civil war, a report said on Wednesday. Reuters Continue reading U.N. reports mass rape, killings, torture in South Sudan, seeks oil scrutiny

Lewis Hamilton shrugged off Ferrari’s testing pace on Wednesday while recognizing that he and Mercedes faced their toughest challenge yet as they seek to stretch their Formula One domination into a sixth successive season. Reuters Continue reading Motor racing: Hamilton shrugs off Ferrari's early testing pace

Thai police said on Wednesday said they were seeking the prosecution of the leader of a new political party over a speech he made that was posted on Facebook criticizing the ruling junta, just over a month before a general … Continue reading Thai police seek to prosecute leader of anti-junta party popular with young

Russia will respond to any deployment of intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe by targeting not only the countries where those missiles are stationed, but the United States itself, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. Reuters Continue reading Putin: We'll target USA if Washington deploys missiles in Europe

Indivior Plc has launched a copycat version of its blockbuster opioid addiction drug in the United States, the British drugmaker said on Wednesday, after losing a prolonged court battle to block generic rivals in its biggest market. CNN News Continue reading Indivior launches generic version of opioid drug after losing court battle

India rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday at a time when it is trying to build diplomatic support against Pakistan following a militant attack in the disputed region of Kashmir. Reuters Continue reading Saudi prince foresees 'good things' with India on visit overshadowed by Kashmir

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he wants North Korea to end its nuclear program, but has no pressing time schedule for this, as he dispatched his special envoy to finalize preparations for a second summit with North Korean … Continue reading Trump 'in no rush' on North Korea denuclearization as envoy heads to finalize summit plans

Vietnam is preparing for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to arrive by train for his summit in Hanoi next week President Donald Trump, two sources with direct knowledge of security and logistics planning told Reuters on Wednesday. Reuters Continue reading North Korea's Kim to travel to Vietnam by train, summit at Government Guesthouse: sources

Taiwan will not accept any deal that destroys its sovereignty and democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday after the island’s opposition KMT party said it could sign a peace deal with China if it wins a presidential election next … Continue reading Taiwan says no compromise on democracy after opposition's China peace overture

The United States should respect China’s right to develop and become prosperous, the Chinese government’s top diplomat told a visiting U.S. delegation, reiterating that the country’s doors to the outside world would open wider. Reuters Continue reading Amid trade talks, China urges U.S. to respect its right to develop, prosper

A tearful Naomi Osaka said she was struggling with the attention of being the world’s top-ranked woman after being stunned 6-3 6-3 by France’s Kristina Mladenovic in her opening match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday. Reuters Continue reading Tearful Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that trade talks with China were going well and suggested he was open to pushing off the deadline to complete negotiations, saying March 1 was not a “magical” date. Reuters Continue reading Trump says March 1 deadline for China trade talks not 'magical' date