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All contenders for UN chief receive veto: diplomat

All seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of "discourage," effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said Friday.

Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands'

Protesters clashed with police in Albania’s capital for the fourth day Friday as Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed "foreign hands" for mounting unrest.

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Iran warns against new US attacks as Trump says held off assault

Iran's army warned on Tuesday it would "open new fronts" against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a planned new offensive in the hope of striking a deal.

G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'

Leading global economies on Tuesday vowed multilateral cooperation to address mounting challenges to economic stability due to the Middle East war, after talks in Paris which underscored tensions between the US and its allies.

Ukraine war widow buries her daughters killed by Russia

As concrete dust was settling around the remains of her home, pulverised by a Russian missile in Kyiv last week, Tetiana Yakovlieva understood her missing children could only be in one of two places.

Ukraine war widow buries her daughers killed by Russia

As concrete dust was settling around the remains of her home, pulverised by a Russian missile in Kyiv last week, Tetiana Yakovlieva understood her missing children could only be in one of two places.

Power of Siberia 2: The giant gas pipeline Russia wants to build to China

Russia has been pushing for years to build a new pipeline to China to deliver billions of dollars' worth of natural gas to its close ally.

Iran warns against renewed US attacks as Trump says held off assault

Iran's army warned on Tuesday it would "open new fronts" against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a new offensive in hopes of striking a deal.

Nicaragua's exiled Sergio Ramirez: Autocrats 'don't care' about novels

Authoritarian leaders are not concerned by the political impact of novels despite literature's power to shape people's consciences, said Nicaragua's former vice president and writer Sergio Ramirez in an interview with AFP on Monday.

Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for influence peddling

Spain's former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, a court said Tuesday.

Iran civilians learn assault rifle basics to fend off US

Gathered around a Revolutionary Guard in central Tehran, an audience of Iranians is learning to use an AK-47 assault rifle, in case it falls to them to defend the country from renewed US attacks.

Malians tell of torture and killings by army, Russian fighters

Tears soaked Cherifa's veil as she recounted how her son was beheaded by a unit of Malian soldiers and Russian paramilitaries supporting the fight against jihadists.

Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade standoff

The EU hopes Tuesday to strike a deal towards implementing its nearly year-old trade pact with the United States -- with an increasingly impatient Donald Trump threatening steep new tariffs unless it is done by July 4.

Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump.

Bolivia protest sees violent clashes, looting in La Paz

Bolivian protests calling for center-right President Rodrigo Paz to resign intensified Monday as demonstrators swarmed government buildings and a protest leader faced terrorism charges over the unrest.

Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement

US President Donald Trump said he was planning a major new assault on Iran on Tuesday, but held off as he saw hope for securing a so far elusive agreement to end the war.

Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks; Washington adds sanctions

Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes.

Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders

US President Donald Trump said he was postponing a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday at the request of Gulf leaders amid "serious negotiations" with Tehran.

Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks and Washington issues sanctions

Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, and the US Treasury issued sanctions targeting Cuba's main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the longtime rivals.

Trump admin creates $1.7 bln fund to compensate allies prosecuted under Biden

US President Donald Trump's Justice Department announced on Monday the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate political allies prosecuted under the Biden administration.

Hormuz tanker traffic edges higher after wartime low

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was slightly higher last week, returning to levels in line with the average recorded since the start of the Middle East conflict after hitting a wartime low.

Andalusia setback highlights weakness of Spain's ruling Socialists

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialist party suffered a beating in regional elections in Andalusia over the weekend, extending a series of local poll losses ahead of next year's general election.

India's Adani to pay $275 mn settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations

One of Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani's companies will pay the United States $275 million to settle a probe into whether it violated Washington's sanctions against Iran, the US Treasury said in a statement on Monday.

UK Labour leadership hopeful reopens Brexit debate

Britain's ruling Labour party on Monday revisited the divisive wounds of Brexit, after a senior figure hoping to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for the country to rejoin the European Union.

Iran World Cup squad lands in south Turkey for training

Iran's football team arrived in Turkey on Monday for a training camp and to complete visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup, AFP correspondents said.

Iran Nobel winner discharged from hospital: supporters

Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi has returned to her home in Tehran after being discharged from hospital in the wake of her release on bail, her family and supporters said Monday.

Spanish court orders 55 mn euro tax refund to Shakira

A Spanish court has ordered the tax authority to refund Colombian pop star Shakira more than 55 million euros ($64 million) improperly collected in a dispute over her 2011 taxes, according to a ruling seen Monday.

G7 finance chiefs meet to seek common stance on unstable ground

Finance chiefs from the G7 industrialised nations gathered in Paris on Monday for two days of talks aimed at forging a united front as the Middle East war roils economic prospects worldwide.

Freedom of speech 'not an absolute right', Hong Kong trial of Tiananmen activists hears

A Hong Kong prosecutor accused two democracy activists on trial for organising Tiananmen crackdown vigils of trying to "incite others to commit unlawful acts", as closing arguments in their national security case began on Monday.

Philippines swears in senators for VP Duterte's impeachment trial

Philippine lawmakers were on Monday sworn in to serve as judges in the trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the second attempt since last year to force her from office.

Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran as peace negotiations stall

President Donald Trump threatened "there won't be anything left" of Iran if no peace deal is reached, as their truce came under further strain with drone attacks on US allies in the Gulf.

Hong Kong court hears closing arguments in Tiananmen activists' trial

A Hong Kong prosecutor on Monday accused two democracy activists on trial for organising Tiananmen crackdown vigils of trying to "incite others to commit unlawful acts", as closing arguments in their national security case began.

India's lifeline ferry across strategic archipelago

Leaping from a small boat in choppy waters off India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, George Washington jumps on board the only ferry service connecting hundreds of communities across the strategic archipelago.

India's strategic $9 bn megaport plan for pristine island

On a remote island in the Andaman Sea, bulldozers are tearing into pristine forests that are home to one of Earth's most isolated people -- part of India's ambition for a $9 billion megaport, airport and city.

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