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Ethiopia Tigray rebels pushed back as regional tensions spike

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels have been pushed out of a neighbouring state by a government counter-offensive, a humanitarian source said Friday, but the conflict has triggered a breakdown in the country's relations with Eritrea and Egypt.

Stocks rise, yields fall as US job numbers disappoint

Wall Street stocks jumped and US bond yields fell Friday after data showed that job creation withered last month, while oil prices slumped as G7 leaders held urgent talks to coordinate action on lowering fuel prices.

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Ukraine, Russian diplomats trade barbs at Malta summit

Ukraine's foreign minister called Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov a "war criminal" Thursday as they both attended an international summit in Malta, the latter's first visit to an EU member since the 2022 invasion.

Georgian PM vows to 'eradicate' opposition amid pro-EU protests

Georgia's prime minister vowed Thursday to "eradicate" the country's "liberal-fascist" opposition, escalating the government's bitter campaign against its rivals as mass pro-EU protests enter their second week.

Syria forces battle to stop rebel advance on key central city

Syrian government forces were locked in heavy fighting around the central city of Hama on Thursday, trying to halt an advance of Islamist-led rebels, a war monitor said.

Syria families reunite after years as rebels take Aleppo

The fall of Syria's second city, Aleppo, to Islamist-led rebels has brought flight and displacement for some, but for others like Bahria Bakkur, it has led to long-awaited reunions.

French PM meets Macron to resign after no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday was meeting Emmanuel Macron to submit his resignation after losing a vote of no confidence in parliament, with the president urgently seeking ways to halt growing political and financial chaos.

What's going to happen next in South Korea?

President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote this Saturday after briefly imposing martial law in South Korea.

Russia FM to Malta in first EU trip since Ukraine invasion

The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers were due to attend an OSCE summit in Malta on Thursday, with Sergei Lavrov making his first visit to an EU state since his country's 2022 invasion of its neighbour.

French PM expected to resign after no-confidence vote

President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday seeking urgent ways to halt growing political and financial chaos after a no-confidence vote left France without a functioning government, a budget or an obvious path out of the quagmire.

OPEC+ expected to extend oil supply cuts

The OPEC oil cartel and its allies are expected Thursday to extend their supply cuts to avoid a sharp drop in prices in a global market awash in crude.

The troubled history of South Korean presidents

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is now facing impeachment after a shock bid to suspend civilian rule.

'Romania first': Far-right election front-runner echoes Trump

Romania's far-right presidential front-runner Calin Georgescu has put his most controversial statements aside as he goes for a single slogan echoing Donald Trump before Sunday's run-off vote -- "Romania first".

Ukraine was their refuge. Then came war, and her husband's killer

The radio was playing and summer sun was streaming through the car windows when Natalya Sadykova and her husband Aydos pulled into their leafy courtyard in Kyiv where a gunman was waiting.

South Korean president clings to power after martial law U-turn

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an impeachment motion after his short-lived imposition of martial law stunned the world.

Bitcoin breaks $100,000, stocks mixed as traders eye S. Korea drama

Bitcoin burst past $100,000 for the first time Thursday as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick to head the US securities commission, while Seoul stocks slipped as South Korea's president faced impeachment after his brief imposition of martial law this week.

Taiwan's Lai has call with US House Speaker Johnson

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te spoke to Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson, Lai's office told AFP Thursday, as he visits the American territory Guam during a Pacific tour that has angered China.

Taiwanese president says US-Taiwan partnership 'rock solid' during Guam visit

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Thursday the island's partnership with the United States was "rock solid", during a visit to US territory Guam, his second stop on American soil in a Pacific tour that has angered Beijing.

Russia FM heads to Malta in first EU trip since Ukraine invasion

The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers will attend a summit in Malta on Thursday, with Sergei Lavrov making his first visit to an EU country since his country's 2022 invasion of its neighbour.

South Korea stocks drop, won stable as Asian markets fluctuate

Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week.

UK's Starmer offers 'plan for change' in reset bid after 150 days

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will unveil a "plan for change" for Britain on Thursday as he attempts a de-facto relaunch of his government following a bumpy first five months in power.

South Korea president clings to power after martial law U-turn

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an opposition impeachment motion put forward after his stunning but brief imposition of martial law.

Presidential vote seen as referendum on Romania's European future

Romania could elect its first far-right president on Sunday in a key vote for the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine.

Macron seeks remedy to France's political crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday will seek ways out of France's political crisis, after Michel Barnier became the first prime minister to be ousted by parliament in over six decades.

Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called on like-minded governments to "safeguard democracy" during a visit to US territory Guam, his second stop on American soil in a Pacific tour that has angered Beijing.

US stocks surge to records, shrugging off upheaval in South Korea, France

Wall Street stocks surged to fresh records Wednesday on hopes about easing US monetary policy, shrugging off political upheaval in South Korea and France.

North Korea, Russia defence treaty comes into force

A landmark defence pact between North Korea and Russia, signed by its leaders in June, has gone into effect after the two sides exchanged ratification documents, North Korea's official KCNA news agency said Thursday.

Syrian rebels surround Hama 'from three sides', monitor says

Syrian rebels on Wednesday encircled the key central city of Hama "from three sides", a war monitor said, despite a counteroffensive launched by government forces to retain control of the city.

Thousands rally in Georgia after police raid opposition offices

Thousands of pro-EU protesters rallied Wednesday in Georgia for a seventh consecutive night of post-election unrest, after police raided opposition party offices and made arrests following the prime minister's threat to punish opponents.

S. Korea opposition push to impeach president

South Korean lawmakers pushed to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol in the early hours of Thursday, accusing him of declaring martial law to stop criminal investigations into himself and his family.

French government falls in historic no-confidence vote

French lawmakers on Wednesday voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after just three months in office, a historic move which plunged the country further into political chaos.

Iran Nobel winner released for three weeks, 'unconditional' freedom urged

Iranian authorities on Wednesday freed Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi from prison for three weeks on medical grounds, a move supporters decried as "too little too late" and the UN said needed to be transformed into an unconditional freedom.

Red Cross marks record numbers of humanitarians killed in 2024

Dozens of Red Cross staff and volunteers gathered Wednesday for a candlelight vigil for 31 of their colleagues killed in 2024, during the deadliest year on record for humanitarians.

Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in two months

Cash-strapped Cuba was plunged into darkness on Wednesday for the third time in two months after the power grid failed.

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