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Israel to laser in on Iranian drone threat as Biden visits
Moments after US President Joe Biden touches down in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, the Israeli military will show him new hardware it says is essential to confronting Iran: anti-drone lasers.
US VP Harris launches Pacific push with new embassies, envoy
The United States launched a major push into the Pacific Wednesday as it seeks to hold off China's advances in the region, with Vice President Kamala Harris announcing the opening of new embassies in Tonga and Kiribati at a key regional summit.
French report to shed light on Champions League fiasco
The findings of a French Senate enquiry into the crowd chaos at this year's Champions League final in Paris are set to be published on Wednesday, threatening further embarrassment for the police and under-fire Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.
Russia and Ukraine seek to break grain impasse in Turkey
Russia and Ukraine were due Wednesday to hold their first talks with UN and Turkish officials aimed at breaking a months-long impasse over grain exports that has seen food prices soar and millions face hunger.
US VP Harris launches $600m push into the Pacific
The United States launched a major push into the Pacific on Wednesday, seeking to hold off China’s advance in the region, with Vice President Kamala Harris announcing $600 million in funding at a key regional summit.
LeBron asks how Griner 'can feel like America has her back'
NBA superstar LeBron James criticized US efforts to bring home Women's NBA star Brittney Griner, wondering Tuesday why she would even want to return to America after so long.
Sri Lanka president flees to Maldives ahead of expected resignation
Sri Lanka's embattled president flew out of his country to the Maldives early Wednesday, in a probable prelude to his resignation after months of widespread protests against his island nation's worst-ever economic crisis.
Trump January 6 rally tweet was a 'call to arms': committee
Members of right-wing militia groups and other supporters of Donald Trump staged the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol after a tweet from the former president seen as a "call to arms," lawmakers said Tuesday.
Sri Lanka president flees his country on a military aircraft
Sri Lanka's embattled president flew out of his country early Wednesday, in a probable prelude to his resignation after months of widespread protests over the island nation's worst-ever economic crisis.
Sri Lankan president flies out of country: officials
Sri Lanka's embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flew out of the country early Wednesday heading to the neighbouring Maldives, local officials said.
Ukraine, Russia to hold grain talks as war sends food prices soaring
Russian and Ukrainian officials were to hold talks in Istanbul on Wednesday over stalled grain deliveries that have pushed global food prices skywards, while Kyiv said it had destroyed a Russian arms depot as the war rages on.
French court jails ex-top Rwanda official for 20 years over genocide
A French court on Tuesday jailed a former senior Rwandan official for 20 years after finding him guilty of complicity in the African nation's genocide.
Russia opens criminal case against activist Yashin: lawyer
Russian authorities have launched a criminal case against Ilya Yashin, one of the last opposition figures remaining in the country, for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian army, his lawyer said Tuesday.
In Ukraine's Bakhmut, war is never far away
Lyubov Mozhayeva does not flinch at the sound of artillery fire in the distance as she comes to pick up a humanitarian food package in the centre of Ukraine's eastern city of Bakhmut.
Migration tops agenda in Biden talks with Mexican president
A month after he snubbed Joe Biden's Americas summit, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sat down with his US counterpart Tuesday at the White House, amid rising tensions over migration.
Eight candidates in race to become next UK prime minister
Eight Conservative MPs will vie to become UK prime minister, the party announced Tuesday, with frontrunner Rishi Sunak launching his campaign by saying he would not "demonise" the outgoing Boris Johnson, despite triggering his demise.
US drone strike kills Islamic State Syria chief: Pentagon
A man who US officials called the leader of the Islamic State militant group in Syria was killed Tuesday in a drone strike, the Pentagon said.
Russia seeks Iran drones after losses in Ukraine: White House
A senior US official said Tuesday that Russia's plan to acquire hundreds of combat drones from Iran shows its urgent need to reinforce due to heavy losses four months after invading Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine to hold Black Sea grain talks in Turkey
Russian and Ukrainian delegations were due to meet with UN diplomats in Istanbul on Wednesday in a bid to break a months-long impasse over stalled grain deliveries across the Black Sea.
WHO warns Covid-19 pandemic 'nowhere near over'
Fresh surges of Covid infections show the pandemic is nowhere near over, the World Health Organization's chief lamented Tuesday, warning that the virus is running free.
Kyiv 'destroys' Russian arms depot, as EU, US pledge nearly $3 bn
Kyiv said Tuesday it had launched artillery barrages that a destroyed a Russian arms depot and carried out a "special operation" to free military captives in the Moscow-controlled Kherson region.
UN Security Council passes 6-month extension of cross-border Syria aid
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Tuesday extending a system for cross-border aid to Syria by six months, the duration demanded by Russia while other members had sought a full year.
Turkey to host Russia-Ukraine-UN grain talks
Turkey said it will host Russian and Ukrainian delegations with UN diplomats on Wednesday to discuss the resumption of stalled grain deliveries across the Black Sea.
Kyiv says hits Russian arms depot, Istanbul announces grain talks
Kyiv said Tuesday it had launched artillery barrages that a destroyed a Russian arms depot and carried out a "special operation" to free military captives in the Moscow-controlled Kherson region.
UK's Sunak refuses to attack Johnson in leadership bid
Former finance minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday his campaign to be Britain's next prime minister would avoid any attempt to "demonise" Boris Johnson, despite having helped trigger his dramatic downfall.
Wimbledon star Rybakina dismisses Russian 'product' claims
Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina on Tuesday dismissed Russian claims that she was its "product" as she spoke in Kazakhstan which she represented at the tournament.
Euro strikes dollar parity as eurozone recession fears mount
The euro struck parity with the dollar Tuesday for the first time in nearly 20 years as a cut in Russian gas supplies to Europe heightened fears of a recession in the eurozone.
Kyiv says hits Russian arms depot in south Ukraine
Kyiv said Tuesday it had launched a barrage of rockets and missiles on Russian military targets in southern Ukraine and destroyed an arms depot, in attacks that Moscow-backed authorities said had damaged homes.
Sri Lanka president seeks seaborne escape after airport standoff
Sri Lanka's president was considering using a navy patrol craft to flee the island Tuesday following a humiliating standoff with airport immigration, official sources said.
Stocks fall, euro nears dollar parity as recession fears build
Equities fell Tuesday, along with oil, on fears that central bank moves to fight inflation will spark a recession, while the euro fell towards parity with the dollar as cost-of-living crises loom over the eurozone economy.
Hong Kong jails terminally ill activist for attempted Olympics protest
A Hong Kong activist with terminal cancer was jailed Tuesday for attempted sedition over a planned protest against Beijing's Winter Olympics that was foiled by a pre-emptive arrest.
Pacific leaders struggle to keep focus on climate at key summit
US-China rivalry and divisions over regional leadership threatened to overshadow a landmark summit of island leaders that got under way Tuesday in the Fijian capital, Suva.
Sri Lanka president hits airport standoff in escape attempt
Sri Lanka's embattled president was stuck in his own country Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration staff blocking his exit to safety abroad, official sources said Tuesday.
Palestinians say US economic push no substitute for peace
Ahead of Joe Biden's first visit to Jerusalem as US president, Washington's ambassador said his team will "pound tables" to press Israeli officials into making concessions to the Palestinians.
Asian stocks fall, euro nears dollar parity as recession fears build
Asian stocks mostly fell Tuesday, along with oil, on fears that central bank moves to fight inflation will spark a recession, while the euro fell towards parity with the dollar as energy and cost-of-living crises loom over the eurozone economy.
Bhutan's trailblazing beauty queen speaks up for LGBTQ community
Tashi Choden will not only be the first contestant to represent Bhutan at the Miss Universe competition -- she is also the Himalayan country's only openly gay public figure.
China banks to repay some customers after mass protests
Customers of rural Chinese banks whose withdrawals have been frozen will begin to get some of their money back Friday, regulators said, after depositors clashed with authorities at a rare protest over the weekend.
Northern Ireland's unionists parade amid political uncertainty
Northern Ireland's unionists will parade in their thousands on Tuesday to celebrate the culmination of the pro-UK community's "arching season", as the restive province wrestles with political crisis.
Kyiv warns Russia will step up Donbas fight
Ukraine warned Monday that Russian forces were preparing to intensify their fight for key cities in the Donbas, as President Volodymyr Zelensky bitterly accused Canada of undermining sanctions against Moscow.