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Tired of protest, Putin opponents take up arms in Ukraine
In a sandy ravine outside Kyiv, a group of soldiers in camouflage were learning the basics of warfare -- in Russian.
Stocks hit by Middle East, earnings and economy concerns
Asian stocks sank Thursday, tracking a retreat on Wall Street fuelled by a surge in US Treasuries and worries over a possible escalation of the Middle East crisis.
Erdogan challenges Ataturk's legacy on Turkey's centenary
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will mark Turkey's centenary Sunday by honouring the post-Ottoman republic's revered founder, while chipping away at the foundation of his secular state.
Netanyahu says Israel 'preparing' Gaza ground war
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel is readying a ground war in Gaza, pressing ahead with plans that have troubled allies and threaten to worsen an already cascading humanitarian crisis.
Stocks slide, oil holds gains on Middle East, economy concerns
Asian stocks sank Thursday, tracking a retreat on Wall Street fuelled by a surge in US Treasuries and worries over a possible escalation of the Middle East crisis, which also helped oil hold the previous day's rally.
Biden, Australian PM toast ties in face of world crises
US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese toasted Wednesday their shared stand on Israel, Ukraine and China during a lavish state visit aimed at deepening their countries' century-old alliance.
EU leaders eye call for 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza
EU leaders will on Thursday debate calling for a "humanitarian pause" in Israel's war with Hamas, as the bloc grapples with another conflict on its fringes alongside Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Biden urges 'path to peace' in Israel-Hamas war
US President Joe Biden called Wednesday for world leaders to develop plans for a "path toward peace" including two-state solution when the Israel-Hamas war is over.
China's top diplomat starts US visit as Biden stands firm
China's top diplomat opens talks Thursday in Washington as he readies a potential summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, who ahead of talks vowed to defend Asian allies.
'Anchor to peace': Biden, Australian PM hail ties on state visit
US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed Wednesday their shared stand on Israel, Ukraine and China during a state visit aimed at reinforcing a century-old alliance.
UN chief regrets 'misrepresentations' of his Mideast remarks
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday rejected the "misrepresentations" of his remarks a day earlier on Palestinian grievances that infuriated Israel, which has vowed to retaliate against the world body.
US, Russian bids on Israel-Hamas war fail at Security Council
The UN Security Council on Wednesday failed again to take action on the Israel-Hamas war, with Russia and China vetoing a US-led draft resolution and a text led by Moscow drawing insufficient support.
Biden, Australian PM hail alliance on lavish state visit
US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed Wednesday their shared stand on Israel, Ukraine and China during a state visit aimed at reinforcing a century-old alliance.
Biden says Israel must do 'everything' it can to protect civilians
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel has the right to respond to the October 7 Hamas attack but must do everything it can to protect civilians.
Israel faces growing pressure over Gaza ground operation plans
Israel faced growing international pressure Wednesday to rethink plans for a massive ground operation in Gaza where the Hamas-run health ministry says Israel's relentless bombing campaign has killed 700 people in 24 hours.
Republicans end gridlock as US House elects new speaker
The US House of Representatives finally elected a new speaker on Wednesday, ending weeks of bitter Republican infighting that paralyzed Congress at a time of international and domestic crisis.
Biden says Israel must do 'everything' to protect civilians
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel has the right to respond to the October 7 Hamas attack but must do everything it can to protect civilians.
Israel facing growing pressure over Gaza ground operation plans
Israel faced growing international pressure Wednesday to rethink plans for a massive ground operation in Gaza where it has pressed a relentless bombing campaign that the Hamas-run health ministry says killed 700 people in 24 hours.
Mike Who? Little-known conservative two steps from US presidency
A virtual unknown beyond the shaded verandas and air-conditioned municipal halls of the Deep South, Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson is emblematic of the broader ideological and partisan divides that shape US politics.
Republicans end weeks of gridlock as US House elects new speaker
Republicans finally rallied behind a new standard-bearer Wednesday as the US House of Representatives elected its 56th speaker -- ending weeks of turmoil and bitter infighting that has paralyzed Congress in a period of international and domestic crisis.
US forces in Iraq, Syria face spike in attacks
American and allied forces deployed in Iraq and Syria as part of an international anti-jihadist coalition have been repeatedly targeted by drone and missile attacks this month.
Sudan rival generals to resume US and Saudi-led talks on ending war
The Sudanese army and paramilitaries -- at war with each other for six months -- said Wednesday they had accepted an invitation to resume US- and Saudi-brokered negotiations.
Biden, Australian PM hail stand against Hamas, Putin
US President Joe Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House for a lavish state visit Wednesday with the two leaders hailing their shared stand on the Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukraine and China.
Exhausted Republicans eye breakthrough in quest for US speaker
After weeks of chaos and vicious infighting, US Republicans were hopeful Wednesday that the party can finally rally round its latest nominee for House speaker -- a staunch Donald Trump ally who spearheaded legal efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
UN chief says 'shocked' by 'misrepresentations' of Mideast remarks
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday rejected the "misrepresentations" of his remarks a day earlier on Palestinian grievances that infuriated Israel.
Global stocks slid but China stimulus lifts Asia
Global stock markets edged down in subdued trade Wednesday, but Asia rallied after China unveiled plans for $137 billion (129 billion euro) in extra debt to boost infrastructure spending.
Sudan army says to resume US and Saudi-led talks on ending war
The Sudanese army said Wednesday it has accepted an invitation to resume US- and Saudi-brokered talks aimed at ending more than six months of conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Verdict due in French helicopter jailbreak trial
French judges were expected on Wednesday to deliver their verdict in the trial of a notorious armed criminal who escaped prison in a hijacked helicopter in a Hollywood-style getaway that stunned the country.
Erdogan says cancelling plans to visit Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he was cancelling plans to visit Israel because of its "inhumane" war against Hamas militants in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas war already hitting regional economies: IMF chief
The raging war between Israel and Hamas is already battering the economies of nearby countries, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund told a Saudi investor forum on Wednesday.
UN warns Gaza fuel shortage will stop aid work by end of day
The main UN aid agency in besieged Gaza warned it will have to stop operations by the end of Wednesday because it is running out of fuel, as Hamas said overnight Israeli strikes killed at least 80 people.
Russia's Shoigu says Moscow exhausting Ukrainian army
Russia claimed Wednesday it was exhausting Ukraine's army, 20 months into a campaign where neither side has made signficant gains.