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Political|US|World

Thai PM speaks by phone to U.S. President-elect Trump

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra had a phone call with U.S.

Thai PM speaks by phone to U.S. President-elect Trump
Opinion|US

Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump

Donald Trump’s first stint in the White House proved to be a chaotic ride for the nation's capital

Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump
Technology|US|World

The Osprey's safety issues spiked over five years and caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it

The Osprey is back in the air after being grounded for months following a crash last November that killed eight U.S. service members in Japan

The Osprey's safety issues spiked over five years and caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it
Asia|Political|World

'Hong Kong 47': Reaction to jailings of democrats in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday sentenced 45 leading democrats to jail terms of up to 10 years in what critics say is a major blow to the

'Hong Kong 47': Reaction to jailings of democrats in landmark national security trial
US

Republican introduces anti-transgender bathroom resolution at Capitol after first transgender woman elected to Congress

Republican introduces anti-transgender bathroom resolution at Capitol after first transgender woman elected to Congress

Republican introduces anti-transgender bathroom resolution at Capitol after first transgender woman elected to Congress
Business|Election|Political|US

What to know about Sean Duffy, Trump's choice to become transportation secretary

President-elect Donald Trump says he wants Sean Duffy to be his transportation secretary

What to know about Sean Duffy, Trump's choice to become transportation secretary
Election|Political

Moldovan interior minister quits in post-election changes

Moldova's interior minister resigned on Monday as promised changes started to take hold in the ex-Soviet state after pro-European President Maia Sandu was elected to a second term

Moldovan interior minister quits in post-election changes
Americas|Health|World

Paraguayan President Pena discharged from hospital in Brazil

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena was discharged from a hospital early on Tuesday, his office said, a day after he was taken in for tests while attending the G20 summit in

Paraguayan President Pena discharged from hospital in Brazil
US

Trump is calling senators directly to lobby for Gaetz AG confirmation as House Republicans weigh burying ethics report on him

Trump is calling senators directly to lobby for Gaetz AG confirmation as House Republicans weigh burying ethics report on him

Trump is calling senators directly to lobby for Gaetz AG confirmation as House Republicans weigh burying ethics report on him
Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

New leader takes over after protests in breakaway Georgian region

The leader of the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigned on Tuesday and was replaced by his deputy until new elections, days after protesters seized government

New leader takes over after protests in breakaway Georgian region
Election|US

Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary

President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice to be transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet

Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
US

Trump picks former lawmaker Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary

U.S.

Trump picks former lawmaker Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Europe|World

Ukraine hits Russia with US ATACMS missiles for first time on war's 1,000th day

Ukraine used U.S.

Ukraine hits Russia with US ATACMS missiles for first time on war's 1,000th day
Election|Political|US

'Kissing the ring?' MSNBC 'Morning Joe' hosts meet with Trump to reopen lines of communication

It was the last thing you might expect if you watched MSNBC's “Morning Joe” a month ago — hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski asking for a meeting and traveling to Mar-a-Lago to talk with President-elect Donald Trump

'Kissing the ring?' MSNBC 'Morning Joe' hosts meet with Trump to reopen lines of communication
Election|US

Pennsylvania's high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots in US Senate race

Pennsylvania’s state Supreme Court is weighing in on a flashpoint amid ongoing vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick

Pennsylvania's high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots in US Senate race
Americas|US

North American leaders talk cooperation on G20 sidelines

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with both outgoing U.S.

North American leaders talk cooperation on G20 sidelines
Political|US|World

US says Russia escalated Ukraine conflict by deploying North Koreans

The United States said on Monday it was Russia that is escalating the conflict in Ukraine by deploying North Korean troops, after the Kremlin warned that Washington would deepen

US says Russia escalated Ukraine conflict by deploying North Koreans
Economy|Europe|Finance

Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early and touts recovery during anger over cost of living

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece is set to make an early repayment of 5 billion euros or $5.3 billion in bailout-era debt in 2025

Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early and touts recovery during anger over cost of living
Crime|Political

Lawmaker questions Ryan Walters’ purchase of Bibles outside of bidding process

Lawmaker questions Ryan Walters’ purchase of Bibles outside of bidding process

Lawmaker questions Ryan Walters’ purchase of Bibles outside of bidding process
US

US House Ethics panel to meet amid calls for report on Trump AG pick Gaetz

The U.S.

US House Ethics panel to meet amid calls for report on Trump AG pick Gaetz
Business|Political|Technology|US

OpenAI's Sam Altman becomes latest tech executive involved in San Francisco government

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has joined a growing list of former tech leaders taking roles in San Francisco's government following this month's election.

OpenAI's Sam Altman becomes latest tech executive involved in San Francisco government
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Trump expands pool of possible Treasury picks as top candidates jockey for the job

Trump expands pool of possible Treasury picks as top candidates jockey for the job

Trump expands pool of possible Treasury picks as top candidates jockey for the job
World

Tens of thousands rally at New Zealand parliament against bill to alter Indigenous rights

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders rallied in front of parliament on Tuesday in one of the country's largest ever protests to oppose a bill,

Tens of thousands rally at New Zealand parliament against bill to alter Indigenous rights
Americas|Election

Backers of Argentina's Milei launch 'armed' group to support far-right president

A group of supporters of Argentine President Javier Milei announced the creation of what they termed an armed wing of his libertarian party, touting the

Backers of Argentina's Milei launch 'armed' group to support far-right president
Africa|Political|World

Russia vetoes UN Security Council action on Sudan war

Russia on Monday vetoed a United Nations Security Council draft resolution that called on Sudan's warring parties to cease hostilities immediately

Russia vetoes UN Security Council action on Sudan war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits embattled frontline towns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the eastern frontline towns of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk on Monday, areas where Russia has been making steady advances to close in on the

Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits embattled frontline towns
Europe

Poland's opposition to lose funds after electoral commission ruling

Poland's largest opposition party, the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS), is set to lose millions in state funding after the country's electoral commission rejected its 2023

Poland's opposition to lose funds after electoral commission ruling
US

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to Alaska campaign finance law

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to Alaska campaign finance law
Business|Election|US

Project 2025 contributor joins Trump's team. Who is Brendan Carr?

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Brendan Carr to be Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. CNN correspondent Tom Foreman breaks down Carr's contribution to Project 2025.

Project 2025 contributor joins Trump's team. Who is Brendan Carr?
Political|US|World

Trump’s influence already generating drama among world leaders as G20 gets underway

Trump’s influence already generating drama among world leaders as G20 gets underway

Trump’s influence already generating drama among world leaders as G20 gets underway
Asia|Crime|World

One dead as renewed unrest erupts in India's Manipur state

At least one person died in the past 24 hours during a third straight day of ethnic unrest in the troubled eastern Indian border state of Manipur, a

One dead as renewed unrest erupts in India's Manipur state
Asia|Crime|World

Why has ethnic violence escalated in India's Manipur state again?

Hundreds of people defied a curfew to stage demonstrations in India's northeastern state of Manipur over the weekend and 23 were arrested for violence as tensions between two ethnic

Why has ethnic violence escalated in India's Manipur state again?
Election|Europe|World

Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of Russia

Demonstrators in Georgia’s capital have set up tents on a central thoroughfare and vowed to stay around the clock to demand new parliamentary elections in the country

Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of Russia
Business|Economy

Brazil fiscal package done but defense ministry OK pending, Haddad says

The Brazilian government's package of spending cuts is practically done and will be released soon, pending only a response from the defense ministry, Finance Minister Fernando

Brazil fiscal package done but defense ministry OK pending, Haddad says
Business|Election|US

How Trump could bypass the Senate to install his cabinet picks

By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump has said he might install his picks for top administration posts without first winning approval in the U.S. Senate.

How Trump could bypass the Senate to install his cabinet picks
Africa|World

South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for safe recovery of illegal miners stuck underground

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday lives should not be put at risk in a standoff between police and hundreds of illegal miners stuck underground in a

South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for safe recovery of illegal miners stuck underground
Americas|Economy|Finance

Venezuela depreciation risks reversing years of inflation gains

Currency depreciation is set to reverse years of declining inflation in economically beleaguered Venezuela, public and private sector sources say, as foreign

Venezuela depreciation risks reversing years of inflation gains
Europe|World

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons

The Kremlin warns that Washington's decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles would stoke the war and escalate international tensions

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
MidEast|World

Israeli strike in Beirut kills five as Lebanon, Hezbollah accept US ceasefire proposal

An Israeli airstrike killed five people in central Beirut on Monday, Lebanon's health ministry said, the second day in a row Israel

Israeli strike in Beirut kills five as Lebanon, Hezbollah accept US ceasefire proposal
Europe|Political|World

Top Armenian officials leave posts after PM Pashinyan asks for resignations

Six high-ranking Armenian officials resigned on Monday, Russia's Interfax news agency reported, after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he had asked a number of them to step down from

Top Armenian officials leave posts after PM Pashinyan asks for resignations
Election|Political|World

Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning president appoints Cabinet after election win

Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president has sworn in a 22-member Cabinet after his party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in last week's election

Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning president appoints Cabinet after election win
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Chip powerhouse Taiwan calls for economic partnership deal with EU

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on Monday for the signing of an economic partnership agreement with the European Union, saying it would boost cooperation in semiconductors and

Chip powerhouse Taiwan calls for economic partnership deal with EU
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Trade flows in focus as Australia's Albanese meets China's Xi

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met China's President Xi Jinping in Brazil on Monday, as Beijing seeks to promote Australia as a model for trading with

Trade flows in focus as Australia's Albanese meets China's Xi
Economy|Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Headwinds hit Trump-fueled rally in US stocks

A U.S. stock rally fueled by Donald Trump’s election victory is stumbling, as investors contend with everything from renewed inflation worries to uncertainty

Headwinds hit Trump-fueled rally in US stocks
Asia|World

Sri Lanka president keeps finance minister role, reappoints Amarasuriya as prime minister

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake retained the key finance minister portfolio and reappointed Harini Amarasuriya as prime minister on Monday as the

Sri Lanka president keeps finance minister role, reappoints Amarasuriya as prime minister
Economy|Political|World

UK's Starmer calls for 'consistent, durable' ties with China in Xi meeting

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to establish "consistent, durable" relations between their two nations, pressing on with

UK's Starmer calls for 'consistent, durable' ties with China in Xi meeting
Australia

Australian Senate censures Indigenous member for King Charles protest

Australia's Senate on Monday censured an Indigenous woman parliamentarian over her protest against King Charles during his visit to the parliament last month when she

Australian Senate censures Indigenous member for King Charles protest
Business|Technology|US

Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency

President-elect Donald Trump has named the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband

Trump names Brendan Carr, senior GOP leader at FCC, to lead the agency
Asia|World

North Korea's Kim urges improved military capabilities for war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged the country's military to improve capabilities for fighting a war in a speech last week, state media KCNA said on Monday, after

North Korea's Kim urges improved military capabilities for war
Education|Political|US

What the next Trump presidency could mean for US education

What the next Trump presidency could mean for US education

What the next Trump presidency could mean for US education
Election|Europe

Germany's Habeck pitches spending cap reform to disillusioned voters

The new leader of Germany's Greens pitched his party on Sunday as the only one that could save Germany from years of stagnation under a renewed grand coalition and

Germany's Habeck pitches spending cap reform to disillusioned voters
Crime|World

Around 1,500 killed in Bangladesh protests that ousted PM Hasina

About 1,500 people died in protests that brought down Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina this year, and as many as 3,500 may have been forcibly abducted during her 15-year rule

Around 1,500 killed in Bangladesh protests that ousted PM Hasina
Election|Political|US

North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it

Democrats fell short again in wresting away swing-state prize North Carolina from Republicans in the presidential election

North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Scholz defends call to Putin ahead of snap elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his conversation with Vladimir Putin on Friday had given no indication of a shift in the Russian President's thinking on the war

Germany's Scholz defends call to Putin ahead of snap elections
World

Israel sends draft orders to more ultra-Orthodox

The Israeli military issued call-up notices to more members of the ultra-Orthodox community on Sunday to bolster its forces as it fights on its southern and

Israel sends draft orders to more ultra-Orthodox
Election

The 'super year' of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves

Some have called it the “super year” for elections

The 'super year' of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves
Political|US|World

Taiwan, democracy, development are China's 'red lines', Xi tells Biden

China's President Xi Jinping told his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden that the issues of Taiwan, democracy, human rights and rights to development are "red lines" for China and not to

Taiwan, democracy, development are China's 'red lines', Xi tells Biden
Australia|US

Australia PM Albanese says relationship with Trump off to 'very good' start

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his relationship with U.S.

Australia PM Albanese says relationship with Trump off to 'very good' start
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Two flash bombs fired into garden of Netanyahu's home in north Israel

Two flash bombs were fired towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea on Saturday and fell into the garden, police said.

Two flash bombs fired into garden of Netanyahu's home in north Israel
Economy|Health|US

What to know about the congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits

The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people

What to know about the congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

NYC politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for saying bakery denied order over politics

New York City politicians are calling on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for suggesting on air that a local bakery had declined to make The View co-host a batch of desserts for her birthday because of her political beliefs

NYC politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for saying bakery denied order over politics
Sports|US

Trump spends hours at UFC fight at Madison Square Garden

President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his election victory on Saturday night by attending an Ultimate Fighting Championship event with

Trump spends hours at UFC fight at Madison Square Garden
Europe|World

In Georgian breakaway Abkhazia, protesters refuse to leave parliament

Protesters in Georgia's Russia-backed breakaway region of Abkhazia declined on Saturday to leave the parliament building which they stormed the previous day, a departure proposed by

In Georgian breakaway Abkhazia, protesters refuse to leave parliament
Election|US

Inside the conservative hunt for partisans in the federal government before Trump takes over

Inside the conservative hunt for partisans in the federal government before Trump takes over

Inside the conservative hunt for partisans in the federal government before Trump takes over
Political|US|World

Trump looms over Biden’s final meeting with Xi in Peru

Trump looms over Biden’s final meeting with Xi in Peru

Trump looms over Biden’s final meeting with Xi in Peru
Election|Political|US|World

National security expert decodes Zelensky's message to Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia’s war in Ukraine will end “faster” when Donald Trump takes over as US president. National security analyst Beth Sanner says Zelensky is signaling to the incoming president that he is willing to go to the negotiating table.

National security expert decodes Zelensky's message to Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|US

7 ways a Trump administration could affect your finances

7 ways a Trump administration could affect your finances

7 ways a Trump administration could affect your finances
Election|Europe|Travel|US|World

This couple moved to France and didn’t love it. So we wrote about it. Then came the comments

California couple Joanna McIsaac-Kierklo and Ed Kierklo wanted to spend their later years in southern France, so they moved. They quickly realized how hard it was and wanted to return, until the US election.

This couple moved to France and didn’t love it. So we wrote about it. Then came the comments
Political|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine must do everything to end war next year

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine must do all it can to ensure the war with Russia ends next year through diplomacy, commenting at a decisive moment after Donald

Zelenskiy says Ukraine must do everything to end war next year
Business|Economy|US|World

China willing to be partners, friends with US, Chinese envoy says

China is willing to be partners and friends with the United States, China's ambassador to Washington said, seeking to strengthen dialogue between the world's two largest economies.

China willing to be partners, friends with US, Chinese envoy says
Asia|US|World

Taiwan's APEC representative invites Biden to visit island

Taiwan's representative at an Asia-Pacific summit met U.S.

Taiwan's APEC representative invites Biden to visit island
Asia|Education|Lifestyle

Young Chinese flock to ‘academic pubs’ as space for free expression shrinks

Young Chinese flock to ‘academic pubs’ as space for free expression shrinks

Young Chinese flock to ‘academic pubs’ as space for free expression shrinks
Election|US

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has named his campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt to serve as his White House press secretary

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary
Europe|Political

Dutch government crisis defused, prime minister says

A government crisis in the Netherlands was avoided in a tense emergency meeting on Friday, as a cabinet member resigned over the government's handling of violence involving fans

Dutch government crisis defused, prime minister says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Major Trump Media shareholder sells nearly entire stake

Trump Media & Technology Group's key shareholder, ARC Global Investments, has unloaded nearly all its stake in the media company, it said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.

Major Trump Media shareholder sells nearly entire stake
Uncategorized

Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department

Oklahoma's education superintendent has sent an email to public school superintendents requiring them to show students his video announcement of a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism

Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department
Europe|World

Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down

The Spanish regional leader under fire for his handling of the catastrophic Valencia floods last month has defied calls to step down but conceded that mistakes were made

Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down
US

US House Speaker Johnson wants Gaetz ethics report kept secret

U.S.

US House Speaker Johnson wants Gaetz ethics report kept secret
Business|Technology|US|World

Democratic senators ask Pentagon, US attorney general to probe Musk's alleged Russia calls

Reports that billionaire Elon Musk has held multiple calls with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, should be investigated by the Pentagon

Democratic senators ask Pentagon, US attorney general to probe Musk's alleged Russia calls
Election|US|Videos

Johnson plans to 'strongly request' that House Ethics Committee withhold Gaetz report

House Speaker Mike Johnson said that he does not think the House Ethics Committee report on allegations related to Matt Gaetz should be released and is “going to strongly request that the Ethics Committee not issue the report.” CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.

Johnson plans to 'strongly request' that House Ethics Committee withhold Gaetz report
US

Trump allies lobby him to fire FBI director early and install loyalist Kash Patel

Trump allies lobby him to fire FBI director early and install loyalist Kash Patel

Trump allies lobby him to fire FBI director early and install loyalist Kash Patel
Sports

Dutch government survives dispute over Amsterdam violence

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof saved his governing coalition on Friday despite threats of an exodus by cabinet members over the right-wing government's response

Dutch government survives dispute over Amsterdam violence
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin tells Scholz that Russia is willing to look at energy cooperation, Kremlin says

President Vladimir Putin told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday that Russia was ready to look at energy deals if Berlin was interested, the Kremlin said, in their first phone

Putin tells Scholz that Russia is willing to look at energy cooperation, Kremlin says
Europe|Opinion|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Scholz-Putin phone call opens 'Pandora's box'

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the German chancellor's phone call with Russia's leader on Friday opened a "Pandora's box" that undermined efforts

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Scholz-Putin phone call opens 'Pandora's box'
Americas|Economy

Mexico has room to boost tax revenues without fiscal overhaul, president says

Mexico has room to boost tax revenues next year without turning to a deep fiscal reform, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday, as her government is expected to present

Mexico has room to boost tax revenues without fiscal overhaul, president says
Crime|MidEast|World

Iranian anti-regime activist who died by suicide buried in Tehran

Iranian anti-regime activist who died by suicide buried in Tehran

Iranian anti-regime activist who died by suicide buried in Tehran
Election|Opinion|US

Better but not stellar: Pollsters faced familiar complaints, difficulties in assessing Trump-Harris race

With a history of presidential polls getting it wrong − sometimes very wrong − how did this year’s polling fare? Some US pollsters did better, but a Brazilian pollster did the best.

Better but not stellar: Pollsters faced familiar complaints, difficulties in assessing Trump-Harris race
Business|US

Editor-in-chief of America’s oldest magazine resigns after calling Trump voters fascists

Editor-in-chief of America’s oldest magazine resigns after calling Trump voters fascists

Editor-in-chief of America’s oldest magazine resigns after calling Trump voters fascists
Americas|Business|Finance

Moody's downgrades Mexico outlook to negative citing institutional weakness

Mexico's outlook was moved to negative from stable by Moody's Ratings on Thursday, as the major credit rating agency pointed to institutional and policy weakening that risks

Moody's downgrades Mexico outlook to negative citing institutional weakness
Election|Health|US

See Dr. Gupta’s reaction to Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead HHS

CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses RFK Jr.'s vaccine beliefs after President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

See Dr. Gupta’s reaction to Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead HHS
MidEast|Political|World

Iran backs Lebanese government on ceasefire talks, advisor to Khamenei says

Iran will support any decision taken by the Lebanese government and Lebanon's "resistance" in current talks on a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Ali Larijani, senior

Iran backs Lebanese government on ceasefire talks, advisor to Khamenei says
MidEast|World

Lebanese government prioritises implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1701

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, said on Friday the Lebanese government prioritises the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 in its

Lebanese government prioritises implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1701
Uncategorized

Protesters demand leader's ouster in Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia

Protesters stormed the parliament of the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday and demanded the resignation

Protesters demand leader's ouster in Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia
Americas|Election|US

Trump's Texas border gains highlight Republican inroads in former Democratic stronghold

The United States' swing toward President-elect Donald Trump in last week's election was pronounced along its border with Mexico, particularly in southern

Trump's Texas border gains highlight Republican inroads in former Democratic stronghold
Economy|Europe

Changes needed to German spending rules to support Ukraine, Scholz says

Changes are needed to Germany's spending cap to respond to the "financial emergency" of war in Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday, after the centre-

Changes needed to German spending rules to support Ukraine, Scholz says
Europe|World

Ukraine fights to liberate all its territory, defence minister says

Ukraine is fighting to liberate all territory captured by Russia in the last decade, and any claim that the country is shifting its focus in the war to prioritise security over land

Ukraine fights to liberate all its territory, defence minister says
Europe|US|World

German government taps Greens politician to plan for Trump presidency

Germany's embattled minority government has named Greens politician Tobias Lindner as its transatlantic coordinator tasked with preparing for the second U.S. presidency of Donald

German government taps Greens politician to plan for Trump presidency
Europe

Germany's Scholz faces calls in his party to abandon re-election bid

Olaf Scholz, Germany's least popular chancellor on record, is facing growing calls within his Social Democrats (SPD) to step aside and let his

Germany's Scholz faces calls in his party to abandon re-election bid
Americas|Political|World

Brazil bomb attack hurts Bolsonaro comeback efforts, deepening political divide

A failed bomb attack on Brazil's Supreme Court looks set to re-unite Brasilia against far-right radicalism and scuttle a possible comeback by

Brazil bomb attack hurts Bolsonaro comeback efforts, deepening political divide

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