Connolly wins Ireland’s presidential election in landslide
Catherine Connolly, a pro-Palestine, left-wing candidate, secures 63 percent of the vote to defeat centre-right rival.
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Early voting begins in New York mayor’s race with Mamdani ahead in polls
Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, has energised liberal voters and has strongly condemned Israel's war on Gaza.
Chinese citizens arrested in Georgia, accused of trying to buy uranium
Country in the South Caucasus has witnessed several serious incidents involving the illicit trade in nuclear materials.
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 4 as Kyiv’s allies renew pressure on Moscow
Air raids hit Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk region as Ukraine's allies expand sanctions on Russia.
Sudan’s army battles RSF advances in el-Fasher, Bara as civil war rages
The escalation in fighting comes amid deepening concerns about the vast humanitarian toll of the conflict.
Ivory Coast votes in key election that may extend longtime leader’s rule
Polls open in West African nation in heated election set to deliver fourth term to 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara.
Gaza returnee places family tent over unexploded Israeli bomb
Remotely operated explosive robots were deployed by Israel across Gaza, causing many deaths, widespread destruction.
Trump to arrive in Malaysia ahead of ASEAN summit amid trade tussles
US, China officials begin trade talks in Kuala Lumpur to pave way for high-stakes meeting between Trump, Xi.
Tropical Storm Melissa, soon a hurricane, brings death, floods to Caribbean
Jamaica prepares for Melissa's arrival as forecasts predict over 72 hours of hurricane conditions and heavy rainfall.
Canadians pull Reagan advertisement after furious Trump halts trade talks
Ontario to stop running advertisement featuring voice of US President Ronald Reagan saying that trade tariffs were a bad idea.
LIVE: Israeli attacks kill 93 in Gaza since beginning of ceasefire
UN says 1.5 million Palestinians in need of "emergency" aid as Israel continues to keep border crossings shut.
What military force has the US positioned off Venezuela’s coast?
The US has attacked several Venezuelan boats and deployed its largest military buildup in Latin America in decades.
Trump open to meeting North Korea’s Kim on Asia trip but nothing scheduled
Trump and Kim have both expressed an interest in meeting again, but a US official says meeting is 'not on the schedule'.
Zohran Mamdani defends his Muslim faith amid ‘racist, baseless attacks’
The NYC mayoral race frontrunner's emotional speech about Islamophobia comes a day before early voting begins.
Ivory Coast presidential election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Tensions are mounting over President Ouattara's decision to run for a fourth term and a ban on opposition candidates.
Court finds Russia’s Wagner mercenary group behind UK arson attackers
UK prosecutors said defendants planned a 'sustained campaign of terrorism and sabotage' backed by Russia's Wagner Group.
As Southeast Asia welcomes Trump, it battles headwinds unleashed by him
Southeast Asia and its 'China Plus One' supply chain are feeling the fallout from the US trade war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,339
Here are the key events from day 1,339 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Thailand mourns as beloved Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93
Former Queen Sirikit, mother of Thailand's current King Vajiralongkorn, passed away on Friday night, the palace said.
Trump administration investigating China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal
The probe comes as the US government seeks additional leverage against Beijing amid escalating trade tensions.