Nato chief brushes off concerns of Trump-Zelensky rift
Mr Trump hosted Mr Zelensky for tense talks on Oct 17. Read More
Democratic US Senator Jeff Merkley gives marathon speech opposing Trump agenda
Mr Merkley is the third congressional Democrat this year to deliver a marathon speech. Read More
Trump’s Milei election warning fuels backlash and ‘colonialism’ accusations in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES – When U.S. President Donald Trump last week conditioned a hefty financial bailout of Argentina on President Javier Milei triumphing in upcoming midterm elections, he handed the country’s…
Cameroon’s top court rejects election petitions amid clashes in the north
YAOUNDE – Cameroon’s constitutional council on Wednesday dismissed all petitions contesting the October 12 presidential election, paving the way for the announcement of full results while security forces and opposition…
At least 40 migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia
TUNIS, – At least 40 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries have died after their boat sank off the coast of Tunisia on Wednesday, in one of the deadliest maritime tragedies…
Ivory Coast’s Simone Gbagbo, from first lady to presidential challenger
ABIDJAN – Simone Gbagbo, a former first lady in Ivory Coast who was once wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, is running for president on Saturday,…
Man seriously injured after shots fired outside Serbian parliament
BELGRADE – A man was seriously injured on Wednesday when shots were fired outside the parliament building in Belgrade near a tent erected by supporters of Serbian President Aleksander Vucic.…
Russia says no EU asset seizure if Russian assets are spared confiscation
MOSCOW – Russia has no plans to seize any European assets, including companies and banks, but will consider its position if the European Union confiscates frozen Russian sovereign assets, a…
Paris’ Louvre reopens after heist, as backlash grows over security flaws
PARIS – The Louvre in Paris reopened on Wednesday, three days after thieves made off with historic jewellery worth an estimated 88 million euros ($102 million) in a spectacular heist…
Nearly a year after truce, women in south Lebanon say war never ended
TYRE, Lebanon – Nearly a year after a truce was meant to bring calm to Lebanon’s border with Israel, tens of thousands of people have not yet returned to ruined…