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US and China Officials Hold Frank Trade Talks Ahead of APEC Summit

Senior economic officials from the United States and China engaged in frank discussions on Friday, highlighting persistent tensions over trade implementation just days before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen. While both sides agreed to manage differences, Washington emphasized concerns over Beijing's adherence to previous agreements, while China criticized recent US sanctions.

Municipal Elections: How Service Failure Becomes a Public Health Crisis in South Africa

With South Africa’s municipal elections underway, public health advocates are drawing a stark parallel between drunk driving and voting behavior, arguing that the failure of local government services directly contributes to preventable illness and death. From contaminated water supplies to unsafe road infrastructure, the consequences of municipal neglect are measured in lives lost, urging voters to evaluate candidates based on their ability to deliver essential safety protections rather than partisan loyalty.

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Biden to set 'guardrails' in Xi superpower summit

US President Joe Biden meets China's Xi Jinping in Bali on Monday hoping to set "guardrails" for relations between the world's two largest economies as they vie for international primacy.

Turkey accuses blacklisted Kurdish group of Istanbul attack that killed six

Turkey's interior minister accused the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Monday of responsibility for a bombing in a busy Istanbul street that killed six people and wounded scores, saying more than 20 people have been arrested.

Turkey accuses Kurdish PKK after Istanbul attack kills six, wounds scores

Turkey's interior minister accused the Kurdistan's Workers' Party (PKK) on Monday of responsibility for a bombing in a busy Istanbul street that killed six people and wounded scores, saying a suspect has been arrested.

Turkey accuses Kurdish PKK over Istanbul bomb attack

Turkey's interior minister accused the Kurdistan's Workers' Party (PKK) of responsibility for a bombing in a busy Istanbul shopping thoroughfare that killed six people and said Monday a suspect has been arrested.

Biden to set 'guardrails' in talks with Xi

US President Joe Biden will meet China's Xi Jinping in Bali on Monday to set "guardrails" for relations between the countries, as the world's 20 largest economies hold their first major post-pandemic summit.

Why Putin is staying away from G20

The last time Russian President Vladimir Putin found himself isolated at a G20 summit was in 2014, soon after he seized Crimea -- and he was so shunned that he left early.

Trump set to officially launch 2024 comeback bid

Former US president Donald Trump is expected to officially launch another White House bid on Tuesday, refusing calls from within his own Republican party to fade away after his loyalists underperformed in this year's midterm elections.

'No Russians': A taste of freedom in Kherson

Hugging Ukrainian soldiers, blaring car horns and waving flags -- the people of Kherson are savouring their newfound freedom.

Russian atrocities in Kherson region same as other regions: Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Ukrainian forces that retook the city of Kherson found evidence of new war crimes by Russian occupiers.

Lawyer Pirc Musar elected Slovenia's first woman president

Slovenians on Sunday elected Natasa Pirc Musar, a lawyer linked to former US first lady Melania Trump, as the country's first woman president.

Biden and Xi centre stage as G20 gathers in Indonesia

Leaders from the world's 20 largest economies arrive on the Indonesian island Bali on Monday for a post-pandemic reunion chilled by Sino-US rivalry and overshadowed by a superpower sit-down between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.

Melania Trump lawyer elected Slovenia's first woman president

Slovenians on Sunday elected a lawyer linked to former US first lady Melania Trump as the country's first woman president, according to partial results with more than half the votes counted.

Anger, defiance in famous Istanbul area rocked by blast

Istanbul's popular Istiklal Avenue was still buzzing with tourists and onlookers late Sunday afternoon, hours after a deadly blast rocked the area.

S.Africa's Ramaphosa brushes aside calls to quit

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday brushed aside calls for him to resign over an alleged criminal cover-up, as he set the stage for a key party conference next month.

US Democrats celebrate Senate win over distraught Republicans

Democrats celebrated Sunday a stunning victory to hold the US Senate, leaving Republicans in disarray and providing a critical base of political and legislative support for the remainder of Joe Biden's presidency.

Biden arrives in Bali for G20, Xi summit

US President Joe Biden arrived in Indonesia's Bali on Sunday for a summit of the world's 20 largest economies and a high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Relief in Ukraine's Kherson after Russian occupation

Ukrainians in the liberated southern city of Kherson expressed a sense of relief on Sunday as they adjusted to life under Kyiv authorities after months of Russian occupation.

Desert rally a rare tranquil escape in chaotic Libya

Some 30 quad bikes, motorcycles and four-wheel drives are rallying in Libya's desert -- a welcome but rare taste of normality for a nation lashed by the shifting sands of conflict.

Let the court decide: Vanuatu's climate push raises hopes

Seeking to speed up global efforts against climate change, Vanuatu is leading efforts to get the International Court of Justice involved, a move praised by activists at UN talks.

Israel's Netanyahu tapped to form next government

Israel's veteran ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu secured a mandate Sunday to form a new government, paving the way for his comeback at the helm of what is expected to be the most right-wing administration in the country's history.

'Tears of happiness': Ukrainians rejoice after liberation from Russians

After enduring more than eight months of Russian soldiers occupying her village near Kherson, Svitlana Galak said she cried "tears of happiness" when Ukrainian soldiers arrived to liberate them.

Biden to seek red lines in talks with Xi

US President Joe Biden said Sunday he will seek to establish "red lines" in America's fraught relations with Beijing when he holds high-stakes talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

'We are Ukraine': Locals joyful over Russian retreat from Kherson

Ukrainians on Saturday celebrated Russia's retreat from Kherson, as Kyiv said it was working to de-mine the strategic southern city, record Russian crimes and restore power across the region.

Melania Trump lawyer tipped to become Slovenia's first woman president

Slovenians will vote on Sunday in a run-off expected to elect the country's first woman president -- a lawyer linked to former US first lady Melania Trump.

Biden seeks N. Korea strategy in talks with Japan, S. Korea

US President Joe Biden will seek ways to rein in Pyongyang after its barrage of missile tests in talks with South Korean and Japanese leaders Sunday, a day before a high-stakes encounter with China's Xi Jinping.

US Democrats maintain Senate majority

President Joe Biden's Democrats retained control of the US Senate on Saturday, a remarkable midterms election result that defied predictions of a Republican win over both houses of Congress.

Dutch court to deliver long-awaited MH17 verdict

Dutch judges will give their verdict on Thursday in the trial of four men accused of downing Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, against a backdrop of soaring tensions over Russia's current invasion.

Making New York - new play tells tale of ruthless powerbroker

Was he a visionary or a corrupt racist with a god complex? The troubled legacy of Robert Moses, the master builder who shaped New York, comes under scrutiny this fall in a new play starring Ralph Fiennes.

'We are Ukraine': locals hail Russian retreat from Kherson

Ukrainians on Saturday hailed Russia's retreat from Kherson as Kyiv said it was working to de-mine the strategic southern city, record Russian crimes and restore power across the region.

Banksy unveils Ukraine mural in town bombed by Russia

Banksy, the elusive British street artist, has painted a mural on a bombed-out building outside Ukraine's capital, in what Ukrainians have hailed as a symbol of their country's invincibility.

Ethiopia rivals agree on humanitarian access for Tigray

Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan rebels agreed Saturday to facilitate immediate humanitarian access to "all in need" in war-ravaged Tigray and neighbouring regions.

Ukraine police work to de-mine Kherson after Russian retreat

Ukrainian authorities said Saturday they were working to de-mine Kherson, record Russian crimes and restore power across the region one day after declaring the southern city had been liberated following months of Russian occupation.

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