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Arab Israeli candidate drops out of election race

An Arab Israeli politician Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his candidacy for next month's parliamentary election on Thursday after the country's Supreme Court indicated a majority of its judges supported barring him from the race.

Israel courts Europe's far right, finding friends but also unease

Facing growing isolation over the war in Gaza, Israel is increasingly allying itself with Europe's far right, despite some parties' legacies of antisemitism.

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Brazil's Lula to build trade ties on Japan state visit

Brazil's president starts a four-day state visit to Japan on Monday, accompanied by a 100-strong business delegation as US tariffs push the countries to nurture trade ties elsewhere.

Mozambique leader meets opposition chief to reset relations

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo met the main opposition figure Venancio Mondlane for talks in an effort to ease tensions following months of violent clashes between protesters and security forces, the presidency said late Sunday.

South Korea court reinstates impeached PM Han as acting president

South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday, reinstating him as acting president -- a role he took after the president was suspended for declaring martial law.

Asian markets fluctuate as traders prepare for 'Liberation Day'

Asian markets swung on Monday as the White House prepares to impose tariffs on key trading partners next week that many fear could deal a painful blow to the global economy.

Australian army gets battle-tested US long-range missiles

Australia's army has received its first delivery of a "game changer" mobile long-range US rocket system, the government said Monday.

US-Russia talks on Ukraine to begin in Saudi Arabia

US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks on a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine war, a day after delegates from Washington and Kyiv had their own discussions.

Australia rewrites plan to host 2032 Brisbane Games

Australia said Monday it is overhauling its multi-billion-dollar plans for hosting the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane after years of "chaos and crisis".

France arrests young man for suspected attack on rabbi

French police have arrested a young man on suspicion of attacking a rabbi in broad daylight, a prosecutor said Sunday, shocking the Jewish community and prompting a wave of condemnation.

Protesters rally as defiant Imamoglu jailed in graft probe

Istanbul's embattled Ekrem Imamoglu vowed to fight on despite being suspended as mayor and jailed on Sunday, in developments that have sparked Turkey's worst street unrest in more than a decade.

Ukraine says talks with US on war with Russia 'productive'

US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia wrapped up "productive and focused" talks Sunday night on de-escalating the war with Russia, whose delegation was set to hold its own separate discussions with the Americans on Monday.

Hamas source says Israeli strike kills Hamas official in Gaza hospital

An Israeli air strike on Sunday killed a member of Hamas's political bureau as he underwent treatment in hospital, a source in the Islamist movement said, after Israel confirmed it targeted "a key terrorist".

Israel cabinet votes no confidence in attorney general

Israel's cabinet passed a vote of no confidence on Sunday in the attorney general, the justice minister said, moving against a vocal critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deepening a political rift in the country.

Under threat from Trump, Canada calls snap elections for April 28

Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called early elections for April 28, pledging to defeat Donald Trump's drive to annex the United States's huge northern neighbor.

US-Ukraine talks underway in Saudi, as Kremlin warns of 'difficult negotiations'

US and Ukrainian officials were meeting in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for talks on a partial ceasefire in the war with Russia, with Washington hoping for "real progress" but the Kremlin warning of "difficult negotiations" and a long journey to peace.

US-Ukraine talks in Saudi to start Sunday, as Kremlin warns of 'difficult negotiations'

US and Ukrainian officials were due to meet in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for talks on how to halt the Russian invasion, a member of the Ukrainian delegation told AFP, while the Kremlin warned of "difficult negotiations" and a long journey to peace.

Kremlin expects 'difficult negotiations' in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine

The Kremlin on Sunday downplayed expectations of a rapid resolution to the Ukraine conflict, saying talks were just beginning and that "difficult negotiations" lay ahead.

Expelled S.Africa envoy to US back home 'with no regrets'

The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States in a row with President Donald Trump's government arrived home on Sunday to a raucous welcome and struck a defiant tone over the decision.

Istanbul mayor vows to fight on as court formalises arrest

Istanbul's embattled opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, vowed on Sunday to fight on after a court formalised his arrest -- a move that has sparked Turkey's worst street unrest in more than a decade.

Israel presses ground offensive in Gaza

Israel's military pressed ground operations across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, urging Palestinians to flee an offensive in Rafah city nearly a week into a renewed assault on the Hamas-ruled territory.

Istanbul court formally arrests mayor in graft probe amid protests

A Turkish court formally placed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu under arrest as part of a graft investigation Sunday, after a fourth night of mass protests sparked heavy clashes with riot police.

Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protests with crippling fines

Nadim Khmaladze has been joining thousands of fellow Georgians on the streets every evening since November, when Tbilisi's increasingly repressive government shelved EU membership talks.

Russian drones and glide bombs stretch Ukraine front

Living in the gutted-out eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, Maryna has learned to recognise the sound of the devastating Russian glide bombs that have pounded her city for months.

Istanbul court to rule on mayor's arrest after mass protests

A Turkish court was set to rule on Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's detention on Sunday, after vast crowds rallying in support of him clashed with riot police.

Under threat from Trump, Canada set to hold snap elections

Canada's new prime minister Mark Carney is expected to announce snap elections Sunday, seeking a stronger mandate as his country fights off a trade war and annexation threats from Donald Trump's United States.

Too chummy with Trumpies? California governor's podcast rattles both sides

A jovial new podcast in which California Governor Gavin Newsom pals around with provocative right-wing guests has infuriated the Democratic Party, as its leaders clash over the best way to fight back against Donald Trump.

Vast crowds rally in Istanbul in support of arrested mayor

Huge crowds gathered outside Istanbul City Hall late Saturday for a fourth night of protests over the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who has blasted official allegations against him as "immoral and baseless".

Tens of thousands in France protest racism and far right

Tens of thousands of people in Paris and other French cities rallied against racism and the rise of the far right on Saturday.

Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon after rocket fire

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Lebanon in response to a rocket attack from across the border on Saturday, as militant group Hezbollah denied responsibility for the launch.

Fatah urges Hamas to cede power to safeguard 'Palestinians' existence'

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah movement called on its Islamist rivals Hamas on Saturday to relinquish power in order to safeguard the "existence" of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon after cross-border rocket fire