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Kolya, the Ukrainian teen preparing for frontline battle

With bright blue eyes and a dagger tattoo on his temple, Mykola Lebedev has the gaze of a child but the determination of an adult: the 18-year-old Ukrainian recruit is about to throw his first grenade.

Hungary's Orban to meet Trump in face of Russia oil sanctions

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban is due to meet his ally Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, for the first time since the American president's re-election, as he seeks a waiver on US sanctions on Russian oil.

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US budget deficit narrows just slightly despite tariff revenues

The US budget deficit narrowed just slightly over the past year, official data showed Thursday -- despite a surge in customs revenues, which hit a record as President Donald Trump imposed wide-ranging tariffs since January.

'Wonder weapon'? Five things about US Tomahawks coveted by Ukraine

The Tomahawk cruise missile, set to be at the centre of talks between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been a mainstay of the US armed forces for over four decades and repeatedly used with success in the theatre of war.

Afghans return home to rubble, hoping truce holds with Pakistan

Abdul Rahim surveys the rubble that was his home in Kabul, where he lived with six family members.

Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great progress' in call

President Donald Trump said he would meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest after making "great progress" in a call Thursday, just a day before Ukraine's leader is due at the White House to push for US-made Tomahawk missiles.

Madagascar's new military leader insists takeover 'not a coup'

Madagascar's Colonel Michael Randrianirina insisted on the eve of his swearing in as new leader on Friday that a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing the island was "not a coup".

China defends Russian oil purchases, slams US 'bullying'

China said Thursday that its purchases of Russian oil were "legitimate" and decried recent "unilateral bullying" measures by the United States as the trade row between the two countries continues to intensify.

Trump speaks with Putin ahead of Zelensky visit

Donald Trump held a crucial phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin Thursday, a day before Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky meets the US president to push for Tomahawk missiles.

Infectious diseases 'spiralling out of control' in Gaza: WHO

The World Health Organization has warned that infectious diseases are "spiralling out of control" in the Gaza Strip, with only 13 of the Palestinian territory's 36 hospitals even partially functioning.

Turkish experts to help find hostage bodies in Gaza

Turkey has deployed dozens of disaster relief experts to search for the remains of hostages still missing in Gaza, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Thursday to bring all captives' bodies home.

Trump to speak with Putin ahead of Zelensky visit

Donald Trump is set to speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin Thursday, a White House official told AFP, a day before Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky meets the US president to push for Tomahawk missiles.

'Deadly poison': Ageing fertiliser factory stifles Tunisian town

Ikram Aioua has seen her 12-year-old son rushed to the hospital three times in the past weeks for gas poisoning.

After two years of uncertainty, Israeli parents bury hostage son

After two agonising years of uncertainty following their son's abduction to Gaza, Israeli soldier Tamir Nimrodi's parents finally laid him to rest Thursday, after his body was returned under a ceasefire with Hamas.

Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire holds after deadly border clashes

A ceasefire along the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan was holding on Thursday, officials on both sides said, after dozens of troops and civilians were killed in cross-border clashes.

Chaos as security forces fire on mourners for Kenyan politician Odinga

Tens of thousands of mourners in Kenya fled in panic when security forces fired gunshots and teargas in a stadium where they had gathered to see the coffin of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, whose body was repatriated from India on Thursday.

Pope slams 'collective failure' of world hunger affecting millions

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned the world's failure to stop millions of people from going hungry, blaming a "soulless economy" and calling on others to rethink their lifestyles and priorities.

Putin says Russia a top oil producer, despite 'unfair' pressure

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his country was still among the world's top oil producers, despite what he called "unfair" anti-competitive practices used against it.

French PM survives two confidence votes days after reappointment

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu weathered two confidence motions Thursday, just days after appointing his new government and making a key political concession to stay in power.

Impeached president confirms he fled Madagascar as new leader claims 'not a coup'

Madagascar's new leader insisted Thursday that a military power grab after the army joined weeks of demonstrations was "not a coup", as ousted President Andry Rajoelina confirmed he had fled the country days earlier.

Impeached president confirms he fled Madagascar at the weekend

Madagascar's ousted president confirmed for the first time that he had fled the country, issuing a statement after a military-led power grab prompted by weeks of demonstrations that have plunged the island nation into crisis.

One dead, dozens injured in Peru anti-crime protests

At least one man was killed in violence at a rally in Peru's capital on Wednesday, said President Jose Jeri, whose accession days ago has failed to stamp out angry protests against the country's political class.

Ceasefire halts deadly Afghanistan-Pakistan fighting

A ceasefire along the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan was holding on Thursday, after dozens of troops and civilians were killed in cross-border clashes.

Trump indicates approval of CIA action against Venezuela

US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorized covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was considering strikes against alleged drug cartels on land in the South American country.

UK's Starmer publishes evidence in collapsed China spy case

The UK government published evidence Wednesday it had submitted in now-collapsed legal proceedings against two men accused of spying for China, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to contain controversy over the failed case.

Argentine markets cheer new US aid, but Trump threat sparks anger

Argentine stocks surged Wednesday on a new US promise of aid for embattled President Javier Milei, despite Donald Trump conditioning the assistance on his ally winning upcoming midterm elections.

Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal

Israel's defence minister on Wednesday threatened to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.

US expert on India accused of China meetings denies charges

A prominent US scholar of India who was arrested after allegations of retaining classified documents and meeting Chinese officials is denying the charges against him, his lawyers said Wednesday.

Madagascar vows to install colonel as president after takeover

Military officers who seized power in Madagascar in a protest crisis said their leader would be sworn in as the country's new president on Friday.

NATO and EU scramble to boost drone defences to counter Russia

NATO and the EU on Wednesday sought ways to boost anti-drone defences, as Europe scrambles to counter the threat from Russia after a series of air incursions.

UN relief chief urges Israel to open Gaza border crossings

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher urged Israel on Wednesday to immediately open all crossings into Gaza for humanitarian aid, as called for in a US-backed ceasefire plan.

EU economy chief urges G7 to join plan tapping Russia assets for Ukraine

The EU will urge G7 partners to consider tapping immobilized Russian assets in aiding Ukraine, the bloc's economy commissioner told AFP on Wednesday, as finance ministers of the group convene in Washington.

Madagascar enters military rule after colonel seizes power

Madagascar braced for military rule Wednesday after an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina's impeachment, promising elections within two years as the international community voiced alarm over the crisis.

Ahmedabad set to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

The Indian city of Ahmedabad is in prime position to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport announced on Wednesday.

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