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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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Macron protesters held in fresh Dutch visit unrest

Dutch police detained two protesters who ran towards French President Emmanuel Macron in Amsterdam on Wednesday as his domestic troubles intruded once again on his state visit to the Netherlands.

Iran delegation arrives in Saudi amid thaw between regional powers

An Iranian delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, Tehran said, to pave the way for reopening diplomatic missions as the Gulf rivals prepare to normalise relations, seven years after an acrimonious split.

Xi says China must strengthen training for 'actual combat'

China's President Xi Jinping called on the country's armed forces to "strengthen military training oriented towards actual combat", state media reported Wednesday, after Beijing conducted military drills intended to intimidate Taiwan.

Under pouring rain, Erdogan rival vows 'return of spring'

Facing a sea of umbrellas in the steady rain, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the Turkish opposition's challenger to Recep Tayyip Erdogan in next month's polls, smiles and promises "the return of spring".

Taliban say ban on Afghan women working for UN 'an internal issue'

A ban on Afghan women working for the United Nations was an internal issue, the country's Taliban authorities said Wednesday, adding that the decision "should be respected by all sides".

Biden under political fire in restive N.Ireland

US President Joe Biden entered the political cauldron of Northern Ireland on Wednesday, using a brief visit to promote the benefits of enduring peace and investment but already facing heated criticism from pro-UK hardliners.

Taiwan ruling party picks VP as presidential candidate

Taiwan's ruling party nominated Vice President William Lai as its candidate for next year's presidential elections on Wednesday, choosing a contender who has been more outspoken on Taiwanese independence than incumbent Tsai Ing-wen.

Quake-prone Bucharest trembles over rickety buildings

Many people in Bucharest still have terrible memories of the earthquake that shook Romania on March 4, 1977, killing 1,500 and injuring 11,000 others.

Macron praised in China for 'brilliant' Taiwan comments

Emmanuel Macron's unexpected suggestion that Europe not "follow" US policy on Taiwan is being hailed as a "brilliant decision" this week in China, where state news outlets and social media users are lauding his independence.

South Korea opposition calls for probe into US spying

South Korea's opposition urged the government on Wednesday to investigate alleged espionage by the United States after leaked documents appeared to show Washington spying on its key Asian ally.

Ukrainian soldiers dig trenches in case of retreat from Bakhmut

A shovel and a blue bucket in hand, a Ukrainian soldier climbs out of the trench he was digging, which would be part of the new defence line if Bakhmut fell to Russian forces.

Venezuela rights abuse victims hopeful ICC will bring peace

Victims of alleged human rights violations under Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are hopeful an International Criminal Court probe into killings and torture will bring them some closure.

Biden touts peace and prosperity in restive N. Ireland

US President Joe Biden was set Wednesday to promote the potential of enduring peace as well as business investment on his trip to Northern Ireland.

Myanmar confirms deadly air strike as international outcry mounts

Myanmar's ruling junta has confirmed that it carried out an air strike on a village in which dozens of people were reported killed, drawing condemnation from the United Nations and Western powers.

US urges migrants to stick to legal routes in Panama visit

US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday urged migrants heading to the United States to use legal routes, during a visit to Panama.

International anger as air strikes kill dozens in Myanmar

Dozens of people in central Myanmar were killed in air strikes Tuesday, according to local media reports and a witness contacted by AFP, as the United Nations and Western powers condemned the attacks and demanded accountability.

US basketball star Griner to write book on Russian prison ordeal

Brittney Griner, the US basketball star who was detained in Russia last year, is writing a book about the 10-month ordeal which ended in a high-profile prisoner swap, her publisher announced Tuesday.

US seeks to reassure allies after secret documents leak

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken and defense chief Lloyd Austin spoke with their Ukrainian counterparts on Tuesday as Washington seeks to reassure its allies after a leaked trove of highly sensitive documents appeared online.

Biden lands in Belfast with vow to 'keep the peace'

US President Joe Biden landed in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, hoping to help maintain the fragile peace brokered 25 years ago after decades of sectarian violence over British rule.

UN urges probe after call for killing of Sudan mission head

The United Nations on Tuesday urged Sudanese authorities to investigate after a man publicly asked for a religious edict allowing the murder of the UN's mission chief.

Tunisia police use tear gas to disperse homeless migrants

Tunisian police used tear gas on Tuesday to disperse homeless black migrants who have been protesting outside a United Nations office to demand evacuation following incendiary comments by President Kais Saied.

Leaked US documents cast doubt on Ukraine's military capacity

The United States has serious concerns about Ukraine's ability to make significant gains in an upcoming counteroffensive, as well as Kyiv's capacity to keep defending against Russian strikes, according to a Tuesday report and documents reviewed by AFP.

Biden's flying visit to N.Ireland not a snub says UK

President Joe Biden is spending only one night in Northern Ireland and limiting his meetings with UK and local leaders to a minimum, before he goes on a nostalgia trip to his ancestral homeland.

Radio silence from Republicans as US abortion laws tighten

A US judge's move to ban a leading abortion pill has been met with near total silence from Republican leadership, as some conservatives warn the party is already paying an electoral price for a push to curb the procedure that is out of step with the American public.

Macron hit by pension protests on Dutch state visit

Protesters disrupted a keynote speech by Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday as his domestic troubles cast a shadow over the first state visit to the Netherlands by a French president in 23 years.

Russian MPs back digital draft as Ukraine campaign drags

Russian lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill to create a digital conscription notice system which could bar men from leaving Russia as Moscow's Ukraine campaign stretches into a second year.

UN chief sounds alarm on Somalia's 'massive' need for aid

Visiting UN chief Antonio Guterres appealed Tuesday for significant international support for Somalia as it battles a desperate humanitarian crisis caused by "a perfect storm" of drought and protracted armed conflict.

Protesters disrupt Macron speech on Dutch state visit

Protesters interrupted French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday as he gave a keynote speech about European sovereignty during a state visit to the Netherlands.

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians as British-Israeli buried

Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians Tuesday in the West Bank on a day mourners laid to rest a British-Israeli woman who died in an attack that also killed her two daughters.

Swiss parliament fumes over Credit Suisse collapse

The Swiss parliament voiced its fury on Tuesday at the collapse of Credit Suisse and how the rules intended to prevent such a major bank from getting itself into trouble completely failed.

'Now or never': Ukraine readies for difficult counteroffensive

Ukrainian forces have for months been holding at bay a gruelling Russian offensive in battered towns and heavily shelled trenches spanning the eastern front line.

UN chief sounds alarm on Somalia's 'massive' need for international aid

Visiting UN chief Antonio Guterres appealed Tuesday for "massive" international support for Somalia as it battles a desperate humanitarian crisis caused by drought and protracted armed conflict.

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