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Germany's Merz rejects claims he is slowing green shift

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday rejected claims his government was undermining the climate change fight, but insisted that industry also needed to be protected to revive the crisis-wracked economy.

Russia-linked disinfo campaign targets Moldovan election

Ahead of Moldova's parliamentary elections on Sunday, deepfake videos and unsubstantiated accusations targeting pro-EU President Maia Sandu are spreading online, with analysts warning the country has become Moscow's "testing ground" for information warfare in Europe.

Markets waver after Wall St drop, Alibaba soars

Equities were mixed Wednesday following a down day on Wall Street, where worries about high valuations were compounded by mixed messaging from the Federal Reserve on its plans for interest rates.

Modern-day Colombian guerrillas are mere druglords: ex-FARC commander

Colombian guerrilla fighters today are no more than drug lords given too much leeway by the leftist government, infamous former rebel commander Rodrigo Londono, aka "Timochenko," told AFP on Tuesday.

Japan PM says Palestine state recognition 'when not if'

Japan's prime minister told the United Nations on Tuesday that Tokyo's recognition of the State of Palestine was only a question of time, saying he was "indignant" at recent comments by Israeli officials.

Race for rare minerals brings boom to Tajikistan's mines

In a labyrinth of tunnels running beneath 4,000-metre peaks, Tajik miners are scrabbling to secure antimony, one of the metals at the centre of a worldwide race for rare minerals.

France to host DR Congo emergency conference as Kinshasa calls for aid

The leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo asked UN member states on Tuesday to recognize a "silent genocide" in his country, as France announced it will host an emergency conference on the conflict there next month.

Asia markets waver after Wall St retreats from record

Equities wavered Wednesday following a down day on Wall Street, where worries about high valuations were compounded by mixed messaging from the Federal Reserve on its plans for interest rates.

China steps into spotlight at UN climate talks

China's emissions-cutting pledge is poised to take center stage at a United Nations climate meeting Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering -- if predictable -- broadside against the science surrounding planet-warming fossil fuels.

Guineans approve new constitution by wide margin, pave way for elections

Four years after the military seized power, voters in a Guinea referendum have resoundingly chosen to implement a new constitution, with 89 percent supporting the charter, according to official provisional results announced Tuesday evening.

'Guess what!': Macron phones Trump after blocked by presidential convoy

"How are you? Guess what!'

Chile puts forward ex-president Bachelet for UN top job

Chile on Tuesday put forward its former president Michelle Bachelet as a candidate to replace UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose term ends next year.

'We're gonna help': Trump to the rescue of struggling Argentina

US President Donald Trump promised financial "help" for struggling Argentina in a meeting with close ally Javier Milei, who is seeking a US loan to calm markets ahead of crucial mid-terms elections.

France's Macron warns against 'survival of the fittest' in world affairs

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Tuesday against allowing an approach of "survival of the fittest" to take hold in international relations as he addressed the UN General Assembly.

Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory, in sudden shift

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia, in an astonishing turnaround on the war after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky.

US stocks retreat from records as tech giants fall

Wall Street's bull run showed signs of fatigue Tuesday as major indices retreated from records on drops by Amazon, Nvidia and other tech giants.

Escalatorgate: White House urges probe into Trump UN malfunctions

President Donald Trump appeared to laugh it off Tuesday when an escalator and a teleprompter both malfunctioned during his United Nations visit -- but for US officials it was no laughing matter.

Zelensky says China could force Russia to stop Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN Security Council Tuesday that China could pressure Russia to end the war in his country, following a US call for Beijing to stop buying Moscow's oil. China is not a party to the conflict, but Kyiv has long complained that Beijing has supplied items to Moscow that can be used in its war against Ukraine, and continues to purchase Russian energy.

Iran meets Europeans but no breakthrough as Tehran pushes back

European powers seeking to soon reimpose tough sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program met Tuesday with Tehran's top diplomat, but there were no signs of compromise.

Trump says Kyiv can win back 'all of Ukraine' in major shift

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia -- and even go further -- in a major pivot after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ecuador's president claims narco gang behind fuel price protests

Ecuador's president on Tuesday accused the Venezuelan drug gang Tren de Aragua of financing Indigenous fuel price protests that have rocked his country for days.

'You're going to hell': Trump attacks UN and Europe in scathing speech

US President Donald Trump blasted the United Nations and Europe on his return to the world body Tuesday, warning that Western countries were "going to hell" because of migration and dismissing climate change as a "con job."

Qatar's ruler says to keep efforts to broker Gaza truce despite strike

Qatar's ruler told world leaders Tuesday his country was continuing with its diplomatic efforts to broker an end to the war in Gaza despite Israel's strikes on targets in the Gulf country.

S.Korea leader at UN vows to end 'vicious cycle' with North

South Korea's dovish new president vowed Tuesday at the United Nations to work to end the "vicious cycle" of tensions with the North as he promised not to seek regime change.

Trump says NATO nations should shoot down Russian jets breaching airspace

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that NATO nations should shoot down Russian planes violating their territory, as he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of a UN summit.

Trump says at Milei talks that Argentina does not 'need' bailout

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he did not believe struggling Argentina needed a bailout, as he backed his counterpart and close ally Javier Milei in a meeting on the sidelines of a UN summit.

Powell warns of inflation risks if US Fed cuts rates 'too aggressively'

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell warned Tuesday that slashing interest rates too quickly could allow inflation to remain elevated, but stressed that the central bank faces dual challenges moving forward.

Trump attacks UN and Europe in blistering comeback

US President Donald Trump blasted the United Nations and Europe on his return to the world body Tuesday, warning that Western countries were "going to hell" because of migration and calling climate change a "con job."

Congo's Nobel winner Mukwege pins hopes on new film

Congolese Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege hopes a new film about his life will achieve what decades of activism have struggled to do: bringing his country's "forgotten" wars to wide public attention.

Trump mocks UN on peace and migration in blistering return

US President Donald Trump relentlessly mocked the United Nations on Tuesday in his first address since his White House comeback, blasting it for failing to bring peace and claiming the world body encourages illegal migration.

We can build fighter jet without Germany: France's Dassault

The head of French defence company Dassault said on Tuesday his firm could build the future European fighter jet by itself, as tensions persist with Germany over the multi-billion-euro project.

Trump returns to UN to attack 'globalist' agenda

US President Donald Trump will denounce "globalist institutions" in his first United Nations address since returning to the White House and also meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against a backdrop of mounting tension with Russia.

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