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China defends Russian oil purchases, slams US 'bullying'
China said Thursday that its purchases of Russian oil were "legitimate" and decried recent "unilateral bullying" measures by the United States as the trade row between the two countries continues to intensify.
Trump speaks with Putin ahead of Zelensky visit
Donald Trump held a crucial phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin Thursday, a day before Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky meets the US president to push for Tomahawk missiles.
Infectious diseases 'spiralling out of control' in Gaza: WHO
The World Health Organization has warned that infectious diseases are "spiralling out of control" in the Gaza Strip, with only 13 of the Palestinian territory's 36 hospitals even partially functioning.
Turkish experts to help find hostage bodies in Gaza
Turkey has deployed dozens of disaster relief experts to search for the remains of hostages still missing in Gaza, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Thursday to bring all captives' bodies home.
Trump to speak with Putin ahead of Zelensky visit
Donald Trump is set to speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin Thursday, a White House official told AFP, a day before Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky meets the US president to push for Tomahawk missiles.
'Deadly poison': Ageing fertiliser factory stifles Tunisian town
Ikram Aioua has seen her 12-year-old son rushed to the hospital three times in the past weeks for gas poisoning.
After two years of uncertainty, Israeli parents bury hostage son
After two agonising years of uncertainty following their son's abduction to Gaza, Israeli soldier Tamir Nimrodi's parents finally laid him to rest Thursday, after his body was returned under a ceasefire with Hamas.
Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire holds after deadly border clashes
A ceasefire along the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan was holding on Thursday, officials on both sides said, after dozens of troops and civilians were killed in cross-border clashes.
Chaos as security forces fire on mourners for Kenyan politician Odinga
Tens of thousands of mourners in Kenya fled in panic when security forces fired gunshots and teargas in a stadium where they had gathered to see the coffin of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, whose body was repatriated from India on Thursday.
Pope slams 'collective failure' of world hunger affecting millions
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned the world's failure to stop millions of people from going hungry, blaming a "soulless economy" and calling on others to rethink their lifestyles and priorities.
Putin says Russia a top oil producer, despite 'unfair' pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his country was still among the world's top oil producers, despite what he called "unfair" anti-competitive practices used against it.
French PM survives two confidence votes days after reappointment
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu weathered two confidence motions Thursday, just days after appointing his new government and making a key political concession to stay in power.
Impeached president confirms he fled Madagascar as new leader claims 'not a coup'
Madagascar's new leader insisted Thursday that a military power grab after the army joined weeks of demonstrations was "not a coup", as ousted President Andry Rajoelina confirmed he had fled the country days earlier.
Impeached president confirms he fled Madagascar at the weekend
Madagascar's ousted president confirmed for the first time that he had fled the country, issuing a statement after a military-led power grab prompted by weeks of demonstrations that have plunged the island nation into crisis.
One dead, dozens injured in Peru anti-crime protests
At least one man was killed in violence at a rally in Peru's capital on Wednesday, said President Jose Jeri, whose accession days ago has failed to stamp out angry protests against the country's political class.
Ceasefire halts deadly Afghanistan-Pakistan fighting
A ceasefire along the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan was holding on Thursday, after dozens of troops and civilians were killed in cross-border clashes.
Trump indicates approval of CIA action against Venezuela
US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorized covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was considering strikes against alleged drug cartels on land in the South American country.
UK's Starmer publishes evidence in collapsed China spy case
The UK government published evidence Wednesday it had submitted in now-collapsed legal proceedings against two men accused of spying for China, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to contain controversy over the failed case.
Argentine markets cheer new US aid, but Trump threat sparks anger
Argentine stocks surged Wednesday on a new US promise of aid for embattled President Javier Milei, despite Donald Trump conditioning the assistance on his ally winning upcoming midterm elections.
Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal
Israel's defence minister on Wednesday threatened to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.
US expert on India accused of China meetings denies charges
A prominent US scholar of India who was arrested after allegations of retaining classified documents and meeting Chinese officials is denying the charges against him, his lawyers said Wednesday.
Madagascar vows to install colonel as president after takeover
Military officers who seized power in Madagascar in a protest crisis said their leader would be sworn in as the country's new president on Friday.
NATO and EU scramble to boost drone defences to counter Russia
NATO and the EU on Wednesday sought ways to boost anti-drone defences, as Europe scrambles to counter the threat from Russia after a series of air incursions.
UN relief chief urges Israel to open Gaza border crossings
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher urged Israel on Wednesday to immediately open all crossings into Gaza for humanitarian aid, as called for in a US-backed ceasefire plan.
EU economy chief urges G7 to join plan tapping Russia assets for Ukraine
The EU will urge G7 partners to consider tapping immobilized Russian assets in aiding Ukraine, the bloc's economy commissioner told AFP on Wednesday, as finance ministers of the group convene in Washington.
Madagascar enters military rule after colonel seizes power
Madagascar braced for military rule Wednesday after an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina's impeachment, promising elections within two years as the international community voiced alarm over the crisis.
Ahmedabad set to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
The Indian city of Ahmedabad is in prime position to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport announced on Wednesday.
Gaza to Egypt crossing remains shut as Israel pushes for hostage remains
The lifeline Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt remained shut on Wednesday despite reports that it could reopen to aid convoys, as Israel insisted Hamas hand over the remains of the last deceased hostages it holds.
US Treasury chief: Beijing's rare earths move is 'China vs world'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed Beijing's rare earth export curbs Wednesday as "China versus the world," vowing that Washington and its allies would "neither be commanded nor controlled."
Row over conscription mars Germany's Russia strategy
The German government on Wednesday tried to smooth over a row within its ranks over conscription that threatens to overshadow its push to bolster military deterrence against Russia.
Ceasefire called after new Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes kill dozens
Dozens of troops and civilians were killed in a fresh round of border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials on both sides of the frontier said, hours before Islamabad said the two sides had agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire.
Kenyans swarm home of fallen 'hero' Raila Odinga
"A king", "a hero", "Nelson Mandela", "Jesus Christ" -- no superlatives were too much for the crowd that came to mourn the death of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga at his Nairobi home on Wednesday.