Today: October 02, 2024
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Asia|Political

China, Canada should work toward strategic partnership, China's Wang says

China and Canada should promote normalising relations and get back on track toward establishing a strategic partnership, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Canadian counterpart,

China, Canada should work toward strategic partnership, China's Wang says
Europe|Political

Belarus's Lukashenko suggests political prisoners to help in storm clean-up

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, disregarding international calls to release his country's political prisoners, suggested on Friday he would enlist them to clear up widespread

Belarus's Lukashenko suggests political prisoners to help in storm clean-up
Asia|Political

US to support Philippines' efforts to resupply ship on atoll, Sullivan says

The United States "will do what is necessary" to see that the Philippines is able to resupply a ship on the Second Thomas Shoal that Manila uses to reinforce its claims to the atoll, White

US to support Philippines' efforts to resupply ship on atoll, Sullivan says
Africa|Election|Political

Tunisian President Saied announces re-election bid

Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Friday he will run for another presidential term in Oct. 6 elections.

Tunisian President Saied announces re-election bid
Crime|Europe|Political

Gunman in Ukraine kills nationalist former parliamentarian

A gunman on Friday shot and killed a nationalist former member of Ukraine's parliament known for vociferous campaigns to defend the Ukrainian language, authorities said.

Gunman in Ukraine kills nationalist former parliamentarian
Asia|Political

Blinken says will see Chinese counterpart in Laos next week

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that he speaks with his Chinese counterpart fairly regularly, adding that he will see him next week in Laos.

Blinken says will see Chinese counterpart in Laos next week
Asia|Political

Russian military delegation is in North Korea to help implement agreements reached by Putin, says Kremlin

A Russian military delegation is in North Korea to work on implementing agreements reached during President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Pyongyang, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry

Russian military delegation is in North Korea to help implement agreements reached by Putin, says Kremlin
Asia|Political

Vietnam's top leader Trong dies at 80 after long rule

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong died on Friday after holding the country's most powerful position for 13 years during

Vietnam's top leader Trong dies at 80 after long rule
Asia|Health|Political

Myanmar's figurehead president suffering severe health problems, adding to uncertainty

The nominal president of military-ruled Myanmar is suffering from serious illnesses, state media reported on Friday, in a rare statement on the health of a key junta figure just weeks

Myanmar's figurehead president suffering severe health problems, adding to uncertainty
Americas|Election|Political

Trump to say assassination attempt is 'too painful' to talk about, speech excerpts show

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will on Thursday call for unity and say that a recent assassination attempt he survived is "too painful" to talk about,

Trump to say assassination attempt is 'too painful' to talk about, speech excerpts show
Americas|Political

Venezuelan opposition security chief released from jail

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's security chief has been released from jail a day after he was arrested on charges of gender violence.

Venezuelan opposition security chief released from jail
MidEast|Political

UAE president discusses peace efforts in Sudan with army's Burhan

The United Arab Emirates' president and the head of Sudan's army have discussed an offer from Ethiopia's leader to mediate in Sudan's 15-month-old war, diplomatic sources said.

UAE president discusses peace efforts in Sudan with army's Burhan
Europe|Political

Ukraine's Zelenskiy attends UK cabinet, renews calls on long-range missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed British government ministers on Friday, a rare appearance by a foreign leader at a cabinet meeting that new Prime Minister Keir

Ukraine's Zelenskiy attends UK cabinet, renews calls on long-range missiles
Political

Hunter Biden tries to toss criminal cases using Trump special counsel ruling

U.S.

Hunter Biden tries to toss criminal cases using Trump special counsel ruling
Americas|Election|Political

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to BBC: We have to work with the U.S

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged in an interview published on Thursday that a victory for Donald Trump in the U.S. election in November would be difficult for his country but

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to BBC: We have to work with the U.S
Europe|Political

French lawmakers re-elect Macron-ally Braun-Pivet as speaker in blow to left

Lawmakers in France's National Assembly on Thursday handed centrist politician Yeael Braun-Pivet, a loyal ally of President Emmanuel Macron, a second term as speaker in a tight win

French lawmakers re-elect Macron-ally Braun-Pivet as speaker in blow to left
Europe|Political

France's Macron hopeful of addressing migration problems with British PM Starmer

French President Emmanuel Macron said he was hopeful he would be able to work towards solutions for improving the situation linked to migration from France towards Britain in talks

France's Macron hopeful of addressing migration problems with British PM Starmer
Economy|Political

UK says budget scrutiny rule will only apply to measures worth at least 1% of GDP

Britain's new government said on Thursday that its planned requirement for the country's official budget watchdog to assess big changes to tax and spending policy would only apply

UK says budget scrutiny rule will only apply to measures worth at least 1% of GDP
Asia|Political

Chinese, Canadian foreign ministers to meet in Beijing on Friday

Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly will meet with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday for talks on bilateral relations and security issues, Ottawa said on

Chinese, Canadian foreign ministers to meet in Beijing on Friday
Europe|Political

World leaders react to von der Leyen's re-election as EU Commission chief

Ursula von der Leyen secured the backing of EU lawmakers on Thursday for another five-year term as president of the European Commission, the EU's powerful executive body.

World leaders react to von der Leyen's re-election as EU Commission chief
Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil's Lula gives go-ahead on review of social benefits, says minister

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has authorized a review to reduce social welfare benefits to meet the 2025 fiscal target, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on

Brazil's Lula gives go-ahead on review of social benefits, says minister
Environment|Political

EU's von der Leyen vows not to weaken green policies in bid for new term

Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Thursday to not weaken Europe's efforts to tackle climate change, if she wins a second five-year term as President of the European Commission, the

EU's von der Leyen vows not to weaken green policies in bid for new term
Economy|Environment|Political

US court overturns Alaska oil lease sale in a win for environmentalists

A federal court in Alaska overturned on Tuesday night an oil and gas lease sale that had been mandated by the Biden administration's signature climate law as part of a political

US court overturns Alaska oil lease sale in a win for environmentalists
Economy|Political

UK plans to bolster budget watchdog after 'mini-budget' crisis

Britain's new government said on Wednesday it will strengthen the role of the country's official budget watchdog under new laws that Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes will boost

UK plans to bolster budget watchdog after 'mini-budget' crisis
Economy|Political

New British government proposes planning overhaul to boost growth

The new British government on Wednesday said that the delivery process for critical infrastructure would be streamlined and more power given to local leaders under a proposed

New British government proposes planning overhaul to boost growth

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