Politics

Neutral Switzerland signs declaration to join European Sky Shield initiative

South Africa asks Taiwan to move its de facto embassy from Pretoria

Cuba implements emergency measures as millions go without electricity

Pakistan province shuts education institutions after violent protests over alleged rape

Thai election commission begins probe into ruling Phue Thai party, media report

UN denounces Israel's use of 'war-like' tactics in West Bank

UNIFIL vows to stay in Lebanon despite several 'deliberate' Israeli attacks

Residents flee Ukraine's Kupiansk as Russia presses down on northeast hub

Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Warned by police, some of Canada's Sikhs feel threatened by India

Philippine political rift widens as VP Duterte accuses Marcos of incompetence

Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth

Obamas set to hit campaign trail with Kamala Harris for first time