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Ministers gather for high-stakes WTO meet

The World Trade Organization gathers ministers in Geneva Sunday to tackle pressing issues including global food security threatened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, overfishing and equitable access to Covid vaccines.

China vows 'fight to the end' to stop Taiwan independence

China will "fight to the very end" to stop Taiwanese independence, the country's defence minister vowed Sunday, stoking already soaring tensions with the United States over the island.

Australian defence minister introduced to Chinese counterpart

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed Sunday he was introduced to his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, the first such contact between the nations in more than two years.

French left seeks to challenge Macron in parliament elections

France goes to the polls on Sunday in the first round of parliamentary elections, with a resurgent and newly unified left seeking to thwart President Emmanuel Macron's plans for reform.

Biden faces uphill climb to restore US clout in Latin America

President Joe Biden made a forceful pitch to reassert US influence in Latin America through a weeklong summit in Los Angeles but the modesty of his promises will test his efforts at a time when China is making rapid inroads.

In Kyiv, EU chief promises a signal on Ukraine's bid next week

The European Commission will provide a clear signal next week on Ukraine's EU candidate status bid, its chief Ursula von der Leyen said Saturday, as fighting raged in the east and south of the country.

Thousands demonstrate for action on US gun violence

Thousands of people took to the streets in the United States on Saturday to push for action on the devastating gun violence plaguing the country, where Republican politicians have repeatedly blocked efforts to enact stricter firearms laws.

Protesters march in Geneva against WTO role in agriculture

Around 500 people marched in Geneva Saturday slamming free trade's role in a global food security crisis, as the WTO prepared to host global trade ministers in the city.

US gas price hits a record $5 a gallon: auto group

The average price of premium gasoline at the pump has surpassed $5 a gallon for the first time in the United States, the American Automobile Association (AAA) reported Saturday.

In Kyiv, EU chief says to give signal on Ukraine's hopes next week

The European Commission will provide a clear signal next week on Ukraine's EU candidate status bid, its chief Ursula von der Leyen said Saturday, as fighting raged in the east and south of the country.

N.Macedonia says EU candidacy held 'hostage' by Bulgaria

North Macedonia's prime minister on Saturday said his country's long-standing dream of joining the EU was being held "hostage" by neighbouring Bulgaria.

Ukraine to get word on EU hopes next week: von der Leyen

Ukraine's bid to become a candidate to join the EU will get a clear signal next week, the bloc's chief Ursula von der Leyen said Saturday on a surprise visit to Kyiv.

Thousands to demonstrate for action on US gun violence

Thousands of people were expected to demonstrate across the United States on Saturday for tighter firearms laws to curb devastating gun violence plaguing the country.

Sanctions-hit Iran, Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation deal

Iran and Venezuela signed a 20-year deal on cooperation between the two allies subject to US sanctions during a visit Saturday to the Islamic republic by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

'No chance' Myanmar polls will be free and fair: US official

A top US government official said Saturday there was "no chance" the Myanmar junta's planned elections next year would be free and fair.

Syria says major damage, runways unusable after Israel hits airport

Syria has confirmed major damage including to runways at Damascus International Airport, which was closed for a second day Saturday for repairs after Israeli air strikes.

Zelensky warns of food crisis, urges end to Russian blockade

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday urged international pressure to end a Russian naval blockade of Black Sea ports that has choked off his country's grain exports, threatening a global food crisis.

Prince Charles slams UK's Rwanda plan: report

Britain's Prince Charles has called the government's plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda "appalling", a report said Saturday as opponents readied a last-gasp legal bid to stop the first flight.

EU chief visits Ukraine as Zelensky says world must not look away

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen visited Ukraine on Saturday to discuss the country's hopes of joining the bloc, as President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the world not to look away from the conflict devastating his country.

Syria says repairing airport damaged in Israeli strikes

Repairs have begun at the airport in Syria's capital, which was closed for a second day Saturday after Israeli air strikes, Syria's transport ministry said.

Two killed in India protests over remarks against Prophet

Indian police shot dead two protesters and arrested more than 130 others during street rallies sparked by a ruling party official's remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, authorities told AFP Saturday.

Australia agrees payout, ending France submarine spat

Australia unveiled a substantial compensation deal with French submarine maker Naval Group Saturday, ending a contract dispute that soured relations between Canberra and Paris for almost a year.

Bolivia's Jeanine Anez: From president to prisoner

Conservative senator Jeanine Anez was unknown to many Bolivians before she stepped out onto the balcony of the government palace in November 2019, Bible in hand.

Fierce fighting in east Ukraine as Zelensky says world must not look away

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country's forces were "doing everything" to stop the Russian offensive, with fierce battles in the east and the south.

Bolivian ex-president Anez sentenced to 10 years in prison

Bolivian ex-president Jeanine Anez was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison, more than a year after her arrest for an alleged plot -- dismissed as fictional by many -- to oust her rival and predecessor Evo Morales.

US blasts China's 'destabilising' military activity near Taiwan

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin Saturday blasted China's "provocative, destabilising" military activity near Taiwan, a day after his Chinese counterpart warned him that Beijing was prepared to go to war over the island.

N. Korea appoints veteran diplomat as first female foreign minister

North Korea has appointed veteran diplomat Choe Son-hui as its first female foreign minister, state media reported Saturday, as Pyongyang pushes ahead with a blitz of sanctions-busting weapons tests and ignores US calls for talks.

Biden leads Americas pledge on migration after contested summit

US President Joe Biden on Friday led a pledge by 20 nations in the Americas to work together on migration, seeking to step up action on a growing political priority at a summit beset by disputes.

Stocks tumble worldwide as US inflation soars

Stock markets plunged deeper into the red on Friday after data showed US inflation soared to the highest level in more than 40 years in May, far outpacing analysts' expectations.

US Capitol probe skewers Trump but faces battle to sway voters

Americans were served up an engrossing night of television as a congressional panel laid out in damning detail Donald Trump's culpability in last year's US Capitol insurrection.

Ukraine hits Russian targets, France offers Odessa help

Ukraine tried to push back Russian troops in the east and south on Friday as France offered to help ensure access to the port of Odessa and ease a global grain crisis.

US seeks way forward on migration at close of contested summit

The United States on Friday promised to do more to manage migration and looked for consensus around the Americas as it wound down a summit in Los Angeles that has been beset from the start by disputes.

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