Takaichi’s bid as Japan’s 1st female PM in doubt as ruling coalition splits
LDP leader calls coalition collapse 'extremely regrettable', party faces 37-seat shortfall of a parliamentary majority.
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Taliban blame Pakistan after explosions in Kabul, amid outreach to India
Attacks come amid rising tensions with Islamabad, which accuses the Taliban of sheltering anti-Pakistan armed groups.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Committee says win is 'for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy'.
Gaza City residents return as Israel says ceasefire has started
Al-Ahli Hospital tells Al Jazeera seven bodies recovered after Israeli attack helicopters swoop east of Gaza City.
Taiwan leader promises robust air defence system amid rising China tensions
Lai pledges accelerated building of T-Dome system to enhance safety against frequent Chinese military manoeuvres.
Massive earthquakes in Philippines: What we know so far
At least six dead from earthquakes which triggered tsunami warnings.
Ecuador’s Noboa faces escalating protests over rise in diesel costs
The country's largest Indigenous group, CONAIE, has organised protests against Noboa's decision to cut a fuel subsidy.
‘Should throw them out of NATO’: Trump blasts Spain over defence spending
The US president has harboured a months-long feud with Spain after it rejected his call to increase NATO defence funds.
US buys Argentinian pesos, finalises $20bn currency swap, says US Treasury
Argentina's right-wing President Milei, a close ally of President Trump, faces a critical midterm election this month.
NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charges: Reports
James had been a target of US President Trump since successfully suing him for overstating his wealth to dupe lenders.
Trump pressure key for Gaza deal to be more than ‘another one-phase’ truce
Analysts stress Trump pressure essential to prevent Netanyahu from disrupting the Gaza ceasefire for political survival.
Will Hamas agree to hand over its weapons as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal?
Negotiations over Hamas's disarmament may emerge as a key obstacle to securing a permanent end to Israel's war on Gaza.
Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters rally
March comes after 'Gen Z' anti-government protesters reject President Andry Rajoelina's attempts to defuse tensions.
US court grants stay of execution for Robert Roberson in ‘shaken baby’ case
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to reopen Roberson's habeas petition but did not approve a new trial.
French court extends sentence of man convicted of Gisele Pelicot rape
French appeals court increases Husamettin Dogan's sentence to 10 years for sexually abusing Pelicot.
AI investments are pulling the US economy forward. Will it continue?
In the absence of tech-related spending, the US would be close to, or in, recession this year, experts say.
Relief and disbelief greet Gaza ceasefire announcement in Israel
After two years of war on Gaza, Israelis struggle to believe that the conflict may have finally ended.
Modi, Starmer hail UK-India trade deal as new investment revealed
Indian foreign ministry says the two sides agreed to set up a connectivity and innovation centre and a joint AI centre.
Starmer meets Modi: What the UK can learn from India’s digital IDs
The UK is eyeing India's controversial digital ID system for inspiration. Critics say it is fraught with problems.
Gaza ceasefire deal brings hope after years of death and devastation
Gaza ceasefire deal fuels hope amid devastation, setting the stage for prisoner exchanges and humanitarian aid entry.