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Kosovo swears in Shiroka-Pula as president, averting snap elections

Prime Minister Albin Kurti welcomes Shiroka-Pula's election, describing it as a sign of institutional stability.

Merz warns extremism is entering German parliaments after AfD victory

The election of AfD lawmaker Tobias Rausch as Saxony-Anhalt’s state parliament president has intensified debate over Germany’s political firewall and put pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Israel keeps Palestinian journalist Bushra al-Tawil in isolation for 46 days

Palestinian prisoners’ groups say Bushra al-Tawil has been repeatedly transferred between isolation facilities.

US colleges could face $70,000 fee per foreign student seeking work authorisation

DHS floats rule that could deal blow to colleges and universities that recruit international students for tuition revenue, as well as to tech firms and other industries that hire many of those students for technical role

Five times deadly pathogens escaped laboratories

From meningitis to brucellosis, five incidents show how biosafety failures can kill workers and, at times, endanger whole communities.

Palestinian children leave Israeli prisons, but the prison does not leave them

Palestinian children released from Israeli detention step into another struggle, with fear, trauma and the threat of re-arrest following them home.

Erdogan, Putin discuss Black Sea safety and Russia-Ukraine contacts in phone call

The Turkish and Russian presidents review bilateral ties and regional developments, with Ankara reaffirming its readiness to support direct dialogue between Moscow and Kiev.

Three years of Gaza genocide: How Israel devastated key infrastructure

Damaged infrastructure, electricity shortages and restrictions on essential supplies have left most households struggling to access safe water and sanitation.

One war, two realities.

Three years. Two starkly different realities of Palestine and Israel.

Ukraine vs South Korea: Seoul rejects Kiev report that it eased Russia's fuel crisis

Seoul says it is investigating possible export control violations after Kiev alleged fuel shipments from South Korean ports helped ease Russia's fuel crisis.

Dalia Kayed survived the genocide. She now tells her story through photos and embroidery.

During the genocide in Gaza, Dalia photographed every meal she ate to show the suffering of her family. Those images became a book and shaped her path. Today, from Spain, she transforms Palestinian memory into images and

Iraq devalues its currency as US war on Iran disrupts oil shipping routes

The dinar's official exchange rate has been lowered from 1,300 to 1,500 per US dollar as the widening gap between official and market rates add pressure on the economy.

11 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine, as Kiev, Moscow trade attacks overnight

Russian missile and drone attacks hit several Ukrainian cities, including Kiev, as officials warn of further strikes on energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

Israel’s warped logic: Nothing justifies Oct 7, but Oct 7 justifies everything

No single event, regardless of its severity, grants a sovereign the licence to bypass the laws of armed conflict and execute a systematic eradication of a civilian population, analysts say.

Energy shocks, AI demand pulling global economy in different directions, IMF chief warns

Kristalina Georgieva says global public debt is on track to exceed 100 percent of GDP as energy supply risks and AI-driven demand reshape the world economy.

US forces in Japan's Okinawa face alcohol ban, curfew after murder arrest

A US Marine stationed in Okinawa was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old Japanese woman at a hotel and stealing her wallet; local media reported she was strangled, while the Marine denies the

Oct 7: Trauma, tragedy and the normalisation of Palestinian suffering

The world marvels at Palestinian resilience but rarely questions decades of Israeli oppression that forces the community to relive their pain over and over again.

Egypt's Sisi arrives in South Korea for talks with Lee

The leaders are expected to discuss trade, investment, infrastructure and supply chains as Seoul seeks to deepen ties with Cairo.

Netanyahu faces another fine over election propaganda filmed at military base

The Israeli prime minister is ordered to pay a fine after Israel's election commission ruled footage filmed at an air base amounted to election propaganda.

One last masterclass as Messi bids Argentina adieu in tears after dazzling final display

Messi bids an emotional farewell with a goal and two assists in Argentina's 3-0 win over Benin, his 126th international goal crowning his 208th and final appearance.

French MEP Rima Hassan removes Israeli flag in European Parliament protest

Hassan says her gesture is denouncing Israel's actions in Gaza and what she calls a double standard within the European Parliament.

India detains opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during massive election protest

Protests have erupted in India over alleged irregularities in voter list revisions, with the country's election commission being accused of acting at the behest of Modi’s ruling BJP.

US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war

JD Vance says Iran needs to substantially cut its uranium enrichment capacity to end the war, confirming US talks with President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi.

WHO urges Russia to be transparent about reported plague death

US President Donald Trump plans to speak with Vladimir Putin regarding the Siberian lab fatality.