Hundreds of Tunisians protest President Saied’s ‘power grab’
Protesters are calling on President Kais Saied to resign after he announced he would rule by decree.
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Erdogan: Turkey could buy more Russian S-400s despite US warnings
Turkish president says Ankara considering acquiring more of the Russian defence systems in defiance of US objections.
Lebanese voice concerns and mixed emotions on new government
Najib Mikati's new government has been met with cautious hope after 13 months of political deadlock.
Two Argentinian couples win 2021 Buenos Aires Tango World Cup
This year's edition marked the comeback of the Buenos Aires Tango Festival and World Cup after 2020's online version.
Russia says ‘top priority’ to hold Taliban to rights pledges
It is essential Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers keep their promises, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank
Israeli army killed the five Palestinians during overnight armed confrontations in Jenin and Jerusalem early on Sunday.
Volcanic ash cloud closes La Palma airport as new vent emerges
The recent volcanic eruption is the first since 1971 on La Palma, which has a population of 85,000.
German election: Polls open in tight race to elect new chancellor
Tens of millions of Germans to cast ballots in what is seen as the first real contest in many years.
North Korea says inter-Korean summit possible with ‘respect’
In second statement in two days, Kim Yo Jong says North Korea is ready to consider summit if respect can be guaranteed.
Iceland government poised to win majority, but future uncertain
Partial results show majority for ruling coalition, but it is unclear if parties want to continue in power together.
Several dead as Amtrak train derails in US state of Montana
Official says three people were killed after an Amtrak train carrying 147 passengers derailed near town of Joplin.
Kosovo gov’t offices targeted as tensions soar with Serbia
Kosovo PM accuses Serbia of trying to 'provoke a serious international conflict'.
Taliban displays bodies of alleged kidnappers in Herat
Four bodies of suspected kidnappers are displayed in different parts of Herat city 'to alert all criminals'.
Mali approached Russian companies, Moscow not involved: Lavrov
Russian foreign minister says Mali's turn towards private Russian firms done 'on legitimate basis'.
Russia’s Putin praises elections as hundreds protest results
As hundreds gather to protest results, President Putin says they were 'held openly and in accordance with the law'.
Witnesses accuse Tigray fighters of Kobo killings
Northern Ethiopia has been racked by more than 10 months of war that has left thousands dead.
Suicide bomber kills at least eight in Somali capital
Attack targeting a convoy going into the presidential palace is claimed by the armed group al-Shabab.
Germany set to vote in most unpredictable elections in years
Germany's vote on Sunday marks the end of Chancellor Angela Merkel's 16 years in office.
Over 100 Ennahdha members resign amid Tunisia’s political crisis
Senior party members cited Ennahdha's failure to confront what they called an 'imminent tyrannical danger'.
Hong Kong: Tiananmen vigil group disbands after police probe
Democracy group is the latest of many civil society bodies to fold over the past year under government pressure.