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European, Mideast foreign ministers push peace and diplomacy at Istanbul talks

Foreign ministers from eight European and Middle Eastern countries met in Istanbul on Friday in an unprecedented format, urging diplomacy and peaceful solutions to prevail across the Middle East as well as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Netanyahu launches major West Bank operation after Israeli soldiers killed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a major military operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in an attack near Hebron, days ahead of Israeli elections in which security has been a central focus.

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Macron struggles to launch fresh talks on French government

President Emmanuel Macron faced an uphill battle Tuesday seeking fresh talks over a new government in France, with the political left refusing to take part after he rejected their candidate for prime minister.

Deadly Russian strikes pound Ukraine for 2nd day

Russia fired a wave of attack drones and missiles at Ukraine that killed at least four people, authorities said Tuesday after the second night of heavy strikes across the war-battered nation.

Top Chinese, US officials hope for productive talks in Beijing

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Tuesday they were hoping for productive talks as they met in Beijing.

Pakistan hunts separatist militants who killed dozens

Pakistani forces hunted separatist militants Tuesday who killed dozens when they pulled passengers off buses, blew up a bridge and stormed a hotel a day earlier.

Macron seeks fresh negotiations on French government as fronts harden

President Emmanuel Macron faced an uphill battle Tuesday to launch fresh talks over a new government in France, with the political left refusing to take part after he rejected their candidate for prime minister.

UN nuclear head visits Russian plant near fighting

UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi kicked off a visit Tuesday to "independently assess" conditions at Russia's Kursk nuclear plant following Ukraine's unprecedented cross-border offensive into the Russian region.

Top White House official in Beijing as China faces off against US allies

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing Tuesday to meet top diplomat Wang Yi for tense talks as China was embroiled in security rows with key American allies Japan and the Philippines.

Japan says Chinese aircraft incursion a 'serious violation'

Japan slammed on Tuesday what it called the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty, saying Beijing was becoming "increasingly active".

Philippines says China 'biggest disruptor' of peace in Southeast Asia

China is the "biggest disruptor" of peace in Southeast Asia, the Philippine defence chief said Tuesday, as tensions between Manila and Beijing over disputed reefs and waters in the South China Sea escalate.

Top White House official due in Beijing as China faces off against US allies

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was due in Beijing Tuesday to meet top diplomat Wang Yi for tense talks as China was embroiled in security rows with key American allies Japan and the Philippines.

Markets retreat after rally, oil dips but Middle East worries linger

Asian markets slipped Tuesday following a tepid day on Wall Street as traders took a breather from a recent rally fuelled by bets on a US interest rate cut, while oil eased from a surge caused by Middle East tensions.

UN nuclear head to visit Russian plant near fighting

UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi is to visit Russia's Kursk nuclear plant on Tuesday to "independently assess" events following Ukraine's unprecedented cross-border offensive into the Russian region.

New air alerts in Ukraine a day after massive Russian attack

Ukrainian authorities issued new air raid alerts across the country on Tuesday as Russian bombers took to the skies, a day after Moscow carried out a massive attack on Ukraine's power grid.

Japan says Chinese aircraft incursion 'serious violation'

Japan slammed on Tuesday what it called the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty, saying it was part of a pattern by Beijing.

Trump hits Harris on US Afghan withdrawal 'calamity'

Donald Trump on Monday tied Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan as he paid tribute to 13 troops killed in a suicide attack on the third anniversary of their deaths.

French president rules out left-wing government amid bitter deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ruled out naming a left-wing government to end the country's political deadlock, saying it would be a threat to "institutional stability".

UN humanitarian work in Gaza impacted by evacuation order

The United Nations on Monday said humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip has taken a serious blow after Israel ordered a new evacuation in the centre of the besieged territory.

Macron rules out left-wing government amid entrenched deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ruled out naming a left-wing government to end the country's political deadlock, saying it would be a threat to "institutional stability".

Brazil tightens entry rules over 'stopover' migrants

Brazil is tightening entry requirements from Monday after a surge in migrants disembarking during stopovers at Sao Paulo's main airport in a bid to seek asylum in the country.

Venezuela opposition candidate ignores summons

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia was hit with a fresh summons after failing to appear before prosecutors Monday as part of a probe into his claim that he was the rightful victor of last month's presidential election.

US election debate in the balance as Trump cries foul

A much-anticipated US presidential debate next month appeared in doubt Monday as Republican candidate Donald Trump questioned whether he would participate, and both camps sparred over the use of live mics.

Russia's largest strike in weeks hits Ukraine's power grid

Russia fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine on Monday, killing at least four people and battering the country's already weakened energy grid, officials said.

Oil prices surge over Middle East tensions

Oil prices jumped Monday after an escalation of hostilities between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Japan scrambles jets after Chinese aircraft 'violated' airspace

Close US ally Japan said it scrambled fighter jets on Monday after a Chinese military aircraft "violated" its airspace in a further escalation of regional tensions.

'Always worried': Ukrainians shelter underground from Russian strikes

Yulia Voloshyna sheltered in the Kyiv metro on Monday as Ukrainians were warned to hunker down for another massive wave of Russian attacks.

S.Africa patients flock to docked Chinese hospital ship

A Chinese hospital ship has docked in Cape Town to bring much-needed free medical care to South African patients as part of a joint exercise between the two nations, the army said Monday.

Gunmen kill 39 in 'coordinated' attacks in southwest Pakistan

Separatist militants killed at least 39 people in "coordinated" attacks in southwestern Pakistan on Monday that largely targeted ethnic Punjabis, government officials said.

Russian strikes on Ukraine power grid largest in weeks

Russia fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine on Monday, killing at least four people and battering the country's already weakened energy grid, triggering blackouts, officials said.

Israel strikes Gaza after Lebanon flare-up

Israel's military struck the Gaza Strip on Monday a day after truce talks in Cairo coincided with a major but brief cross-border escalation involving Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Russian strikes on Ukraine power grid kill four

Russian missile and drone strikes battered Ukraine's power grid on Monday, killing at least four people and forcing authorities to introduce emergency blackouts.

Sri Lanka Marxists eye selective foreign capital if win presidency

Sri Lanka's main Marxist leader and a key presidential hopeful in elections next month pledged on Monday to selectively welcome foreign investors, especially in green energy, if he wins.

Indonesia hosts huge multi-national military exercise

Thousands of military personnel from Indonesia, the US, and eight other countries began two weeks of exercises Monday, focused on joint capabilities in the Asia-Pacific.

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