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China confirms talks over possible Xi-Putin-Trump summit

A trilateral summit could take place this month in Shenzhen China has confirmed that it is discussing a historic meeting of Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a press briefing this week that Beijing was “in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting between the three heads of state”.

Democrats consider impeachment drive against Defence Secretary Hegseth

The US Defence Secretary is accused of pursuing illegal wars and extrajudicial killings Asked on Sunday if the Democrats will try to impeach the US Secretary of Defence, to force him out of the Pentagon, minority House leader Hakeem Jeffries stated simply: “I’m a hard yes. ” “[He] has abused his power, undermined our national security, and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran,” Jeffries stated.

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Somali forces end jihadist hotel siege: security commander

Somali forces have ended a deadly siege by Al-Shabaab jihadists at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu that lasted about 30 hours, a security commander told AFP around midnight Saturday.

Guinea opposition calls fresh protests after deaths

A political coalition on Saturday called for fresh protests a day after Guinea's junta denied its forces had shot dead two teenagers at opposition demonstrations earlier in the week.

Somali forces pound hotel in battle to end Al-Shabaab siege

Somali security forces bombarded a Mogadishu hotel on Saturday as they battled to end a deadly siege by Al-Shabaab fighters that is now in its second straight night, witnesses said.

Russian crops, fertiliser must move 'unimpeded': UN chief

Russian fertilisers and agricultural products must be able to reach world markets "unimpeded" or a global food crisis could strike as early as next year, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Saturday.

EU fiscal oversight of Greece ends after 12 years

Greece on Saturday concluded 12 years of European Union fiscal surveillance that was imposed in return for bailouts after a crushing debt crisis.

Ex-president dos Santos's body to arrive in Angola

The body of Angola's Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who died in Spain last month, was to arrive in Luanda Saturday, government said, ending a weeks-long feud over the repatriation of the ex-president's corpse.

Chad at 'decisive moment' as dialogue opens

Delayed talks on Chad's future that the ruling junta says are a "decisive moment" opened Saturday, even as some opposition groups boycott the gathering.

13 dead as Somali forces battle Al-Shabaab at besieged hotel

At least 13 civilians have been killed and dozens wounded in an Islamist militant attack on a hotel in the Somali capital, officials said Saturday, as security forces battled gunmen barricaded inside many hours after the siege began.

Chad 'national dialogue' to begin after delays

Crucial national talks on the future of Chad that the ruling junta says will pave the way for elections begin on Saturday but the forum has been overshadowed by delays and boycotts.

Eight dead as Somali forces battle Al-Shabaab at besieged hotel

At least eight civilians have been confirmed dead in an attack by Islamist militants on a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, an official said Saturday, as security forces continued to battle gunmen holed up inside.

Mexico arrests ex-top prosecutor over disappearance of 43 students

Mexico on Friday arrested a former attorney general who led a controversial investigation into the disappearance of 43 students in 2014 -- one of the country's worst human rights tragedies.

Al-Shabaab gunmen attack Mogadishu hotel, casualties reported

Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu in a hail of gunfire and explosions on Friday, with casualties reported, security sources and witnesses said.

Global stocks mostly fall amid central bank concerns

European and US stocks mostly fell Friday, with investors focused firmly on central bank interest rate hikes as the US dollar rallied.

Putin to allow inspectors to visit Russia-occupied nuclear plant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed that independent inspectors can travel to the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the French presidency said Friday, as fears grow over fighting near the site.

New $775 mn US arms package to bolster Ukraine offensive ops

The US Defense Department on Friday announced a new $775 million arms package for Ukraine aiming to help Kyiv turn the tables and begin regaining territory occupied by Russian forces.

North Syria violence kills 21 civilians: monitor

At least 21 civilians including children were killed Friday in separate bombardments in the latest flare-up of violence along Syria's northern border with Turkey, Kurdish authorities and a war monitor said.

Islamic State 'Beatle' jailed for life by US court

A member of the notorious Islamic State kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles" was sentenced to life in prison by a US court on Friday for the deaths of four American hostages in Syria.

Nicaragua detains dissident bishop for 'provocative' activities

After two weeks under police siege at his home, Nicaraguan bishop and government critic Rolando Alvarez was detained Friday for "destabilizing and provocative" activities, authorities said.

Putin allows inspectors to visit Russia-held nuclear plant via Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed that a team of independent inspectors can travel to the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant via Ukraine, the French presidency said on Friday.

US announces new $775 mn arms package for Ukraine

The US Defense Department on Friday announced a new $775 million package of defense equipment and ammunition for Ukraine, including various types of missiles, artillery and mine-clearing systems.

Islamic State 'Beatles' member jailed for life by US court

A member of the notorious Islamic State kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles" was sentenced to life in prison by a US court on Friday for the deaths of four American hostages in Syria.

Stocks mostly retreat over recession fears

Stock markets mostly dropped on Friday, with investors focussed firmly on the outlook for interest rate hikes as central banks battle to bring down sky-high inflation.

Putin, Marcon urge Ukraine nuclear inspections 'as soon as possible'

Russian President Vladimir Putin and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron called Friday for independent inspections at Europe's largest nuclear plant, as Putin warned fighting there could bring about a "catastrophe".

North Syria violence kills 19 civilians: monitor

At least 19 civilians were killed during two separate incidents in the latest flare-up of violence along Syria's northern border with Turkey, a war monitor said on Friday.

Nicaraguan police remove bishop from his home: church

Nicaraguan police on Friday forcefully removed Catholic bishop and government critic Rolando Alvarez from his official residence after two weeks under siege, said Church and rights groups who had no news on his whereabouts.

Myanmar junta chief says military open to negotiations with Suu Kyi after her trial

Myanmar's military chief said Friday the junta is open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end the crisis sparked by its coup after her trials in a junta-run court have concluded.

Sri Lanka's ousted leader hopes to return home: party

Sri Lanka's deposed former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is seeking to return home from his exile in Thailand and has asked his successor to guarantee his safety, his party announced Friday.

UN chief to visit Odessa as Russian strikes batter Donbas

UN chief Antonio Guterres was expected in war-scarred southern Ukraine's main port of Odessa on Friday, a day after he said Turkey and Ukraine hoped to scale up their landmark grain export deal with Russia.

Asian, European markets mixed as investors assess Fed outlook

Markets drifted on Friday as investors tried to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for lifting interest rates to fight inflation, with mixed data and differing opinions by bank officials providing little clarity.

Vanuatu parliament dissolved as power struggle heads to court

A controversial decision to dissolve Vanuatu's parliament looked set to be challenged in court, as opponents accused the country's embattled prime minister of illegally dodging a Friday vote of no confidence.

North Korea rejects Seoul's aid offer as 'height of absurdity'

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday rejected Seoul's offer of economic assistance in return for denuclearisation steps, calling it the "height of absurdity" and a deal Pyongyang would never accept.

Vitaliy Kim: south Ukraine leader with a sardonic side

Vitaliy Kim has a wicked sense of humour. Perhaps it's necessary: he is governor of Ukraine's southern region of Mykolaiv, where a fresh faceoff with Russian troops is rumoured to loom.

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