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Armenian FM Discusses EU Accountability for Palestinian Rights in Madrid

Armenian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin held discussions in Madrid with representatives from major human rights organizations regarding European Union accountability measures for the Palestinian people. The meeting, held on the sidelines of a symposium at the Spanish Cultural Center, focused on enforcing international law and severing economic ties linked to Israeli settlements.

Pakistan Demands Grant-Based Climate Finance at COP31 to Avoid Debt Trap

Pakistan is preparing to present a unified demand for "climate justice" at the upcoming COP31 summit, arguing that international financial support for disaster recovery and adaptation must be provided as grants rather than loans. State Minister for Climate Change Shezra Mansab Kharal stated that the country’s existing debt burden makes additional borrowing unsustainable, highlighting the urgent need for accessible, non-debt-creating finance for developing nations most affected by climate-induced disasters.

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Chinese, Philippine vessels in 'David and Goliath' near-crash

A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision, an AFP team on board another boat saw.

Renewed air strikes hit Khartoum as clock ticks down on Sudan truce

The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum with air strikes Thursday while deadly fighting flared in Darfur as the clock ticked down on a fragile US-brokered ceasefire now in its final full day.

Ailing Erdogan tries to project health by video link

Turkey's ailing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday will try to offset his absence from the campaign trail weeks before crucial elections by unveiling a Russian-built nuclear plant by video link.

Renewed air strikes rock Sudan truce

The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum with air strikes Thursday while deadly fighting flared in Darfur as the conflict entered a 13th day despite a US-brokered ceasefire.

Can China bring peace to Ukraine?

From Ukraine to the Middle East, Beijing is positioning itself as a mediator with a leading role in solving the world's crises.

Peru deploys military to block undocumented migrants

Peru's president decreed a state of emergency at the South American country's borders Wednesday and ordered the deployment of troops to reinforce checkpoints and block undocumented migrants making their way north from Chile.

The 'end' of Kim Jong Un? What the 'Washington Declaration' means

If North Korea uses its nuclear weapons against the United States or its ally South Korea, it would be "the end" of Kim Jong Un's regime, Seoul and Washington announced this week.

Turks in Germany hope for citizenship law overhaul

Sener Sargut is from Turkey but has lived in Germany for over six decades, is married to a German woman and speaks the local language fluently.

'I had no damn idea you could sing': Yoon's 'American Pie' stuns Biden

From discussing nuclear war to belting out a beloved hit: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's White House visit ended on a high note when he sang Don McLean's "American Pie" to great applause.

East African force fails to quell rebels in DR Congo

An East African force set up to thwart insurgents in Democratic Republic of Congo has for months been proclaiming progress, saying the rebels have quit key strongholds and been replaced by its troops.

Biden to make landmark visit to Papua New Guinea

Joe Biden is set to become the first sitting US president in at least a century to visit Papua New Guinea, Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko said Thursday, revealing plans for a brief but symbolic trip.

EU will support peace negotiations in Colombia: Envoy

The European Union will support upcoming peace talks between the Colombian government and dissident factions of the disarmed FARC guerrillas, the bloc's diplomacy chief said Wednesday.

Colombia's Petro replaces 7 cabinet ministers

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday replaced seven of his ministers, hours after asking his entire cabinet to resign due to his difficulties in pushing ambitious reforms through Congress.

Biden shrugs off age concerns, saying 'I feel good'

Joe Biden on Wednesday addressed the elephant in the room of his 2024 re-election bid: the fact that he is already the oldest ever president and would be 86 when he stepped down if he wins.

Colombia's Petro replaces 7 ministers after telling cabinet to resign

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Wednesday that he has replaced seven ministers, hours after asking his entire cabinet to resign due to his difficulties in pushing ambitious reforms through Congress.

Biden, Yoon warn North Korea of nuclear response to any attack

President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korea it would face a nuclear response and the "end" of the leadership there if Pyongyang uses its own arsenal.

Brazil's Bolsonaro denies role in capital riots

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday denied all involvement in anti-government riots by his supporters in January as he appeared before federal police.

Ugandan president urges MPs to 'reconsider' anti-gay bill

President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday called on Ugandan MPs to "reconsider" draconian anti-gay legislation passed by parliament last month and widely condemned in the West.

Bashir's cronies escape jail, adding to Sudan war drama

Before they went to war with each other, Sudan's rival generals rose to prominence under the regime of deposed strongman Omar al-Bashir. This week, that old guard has reappeared.

Brazil's Lula says no use saying 'who is right' in Ukraine war

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticised the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday, but said there was "no use now in saying who is right" in the conflict.

Brazil's Bolsonaro testifies over capital riots

Former Brazilian far-right president Jair Bolsonaro appeared before federal police on Wednesday to testify over anti-government riots by his supporters in January, a police source told AFP.

Fighting mars Sudan's shaky truce as ex-regime members flee prison

A Sudanese war crimes suspect has escaped jail amid heavy battles that have rocked the country, along with other members of the Islamist regime ousted in 2019, heightening fears for a fragile ceasefire amid new clashes Wednesday.

Haiti gang violence expanding at 'alarming rate,' UN warns

Gang violence in crisis-torn Haiti is expanding at "an alarming rate" in areas previously considered quite safe, the UN's envoy to the country told a Security Council meeting Wednesday.

Yoon visits White House, US nuclear sub heading to SKorea

President Joe Biden greeted his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol for a state visit Wednesday at which they will announce a beefed-up US nuclear shield for Washington's vital ally in the face of an aggressive North Korea.

French PM seeks to turn page after pensions fight

France's Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne Wednesday pledged to cut unemployment and make industry greener as she sought to turn the page on months of unrest over a contentious pension reform.

Tech results help Wall Street make turnaround

Wall Street stocks bounced higher Wednesday thanks to blockbuster tech earnings, while fears of global recession this year weighed on other markets.

China's Xi holds call with Ukraine's Zelensky

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky by phone on Wednesday, Beijing and Kyiv said, the first call between the two leaders since the start of Russia's invasion.

Colombian president calls on his cabinet to resign, ministers tell AFP

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for the resignation of his entire cabinet as the government struggles to get legislation approved by Congress, two ministers told AFP on Wednesday.

Kremlin warns it could widen foreign company asset seizures

The Kremlin warned on Wednesday that Russia could widen the list of foreign companies subject to temporary asset seizures in case of the "expropriation" of Russian assets abroad.

Power theft costs S.Africa's Eskom $55 million a month: ex-CEO

An average $55 million has been siphoned off every month from South Africa's energy firm Eskom which is battling to supply power, a former CEO told lawmakers on Wednesday.

Russia's Navalny, ex-mayor face charges in latest dissent crackdown

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said Wednesday he could face life in prison on "terrorism" charges while another popular opposition politician went on trial in Russia's escalating clampdown on dissent.

'Nightmare': Sudan evacuees fear for those left behind

Earlier this month, Wissam Moustafa travelled from the United States to Sudan to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday with family, only to be caught up in fierce fighting between warring generals.

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