Swedish PM Lofven loses historic no-confidence vote
Social Democrat leader defeated after nearly seven years in power over plan to ease rent controls for new-builds.
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Israeli Foreign Minister Lapid to make first visit to UAE
Yair Lapid will inaugurate the country's embassy in Abu Dhabi during his June 29-30 visit, says the foreign ministry.
Turkey: Court to put HDP on trial over alleged PKK links
The Constitutional Court orders pro-Kurdish HDP party to go on trial over alleged links to outlawed PKK.
Kashmir leaders to urge India’s Modi to restore region’s autonomy
Kashmir politicians to meet India PM on Thursday for the first talks since he revoked region's special status in 2019.
Suspects plead ‘not guilty’ in high-profile Jordan sedition trial
Two aides of Prince Hamzah in court over alleged plot to overthrow Jordan's King Abdullah pleaded not guilty, lawyer says.
Macron, Le Pen fail to gain traction in French regional elections
Meanwhile, conservatives surged ahead in the poll, a dress rehearsal for next year's presidential vote.
Israel-based i24News channel to open Dubai office
The television network will be the first Israeli media entity to set up in the UAE since the normalisation of ties.
US envoy offers to meet North Korea ‘anytime, anywhere’
The US is adopting a new approach to nuclear-armed Pyongyang to try and bring it back to talks.
Ethiopia votes in delayed national election
Polls open against a backdrop of war and famine in the northern Tigray region and questions over the vote's credibility.
Sri Lanka investigates troops over ‘humiliation’ of Muslims
Social media posts show soldiers forcing Muslims to kneel on the street as punishment for flouting COVID lockdown rules.
A drop in China’s unemployment rate hides a lack of jobs
While urban jobless rate fell to 5 percent, unemployment for those between the age of 16-24 was more than double that.
Armenia PM Pashinyan’s Civil Contract claims victory in snap poll
Acting PM claims victory in polls he called in an effort to defuse a political crisis following war with Azerbaijan.
Apple Daily could shut ‘in days’ after Hong Kong asset freeze
Company adviser says action under security law means it cannot access some $50 million in funds to pay staff and vendors
Chile to begin drafting new constitution next month
President Pinera says assembly drafting new constitution to replace Pinochet-era charter will begin work on July 4.
Deadly US Pride parade crash appears unintentional: Officials
One person killed and another wounded as driver at Florida Pride parade slams vehicle into attendees.
Afghan President Ghani to meet Biden as violence surges
US president to discuss troop withdrawal with his Afghan counterpart amid a surge in fighting across Afghanistan.
Iran’s only nuclear power plant undergoes emergency shutdown
Official says shutdown for repairs began on Saturday and could last up to four days, possibly causing power outages.
UEFA to investigate discrimination at Hungary’s Euro 2020 matches
European football's governing body says probe over 'potential discriminatory incidents' in Budapest to be opened.
Israeli PM says Raisi win a ‘wake up’ call over Iran nuclear deal
Naftali Bennett said Iran's presidential election was a sign for world powers to 'wake up' before returning to a deal.
Cuba encouraged by early efficacy results of COVID-19 vaccine
Cuba's Soberana 2 vaccine candidate shows 62 percent efficacy with two of its three doses in trials, says BioCubaFarma.