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Christine Lagarde: unifying ECB chief in turbulent times
Christine Lagarde, who will step down in February 2027 as president of the European Central Bank, has been seen as a unifying leader who headed the institution in turbulent geopolitical times and sought to strengthen it for a more uncertain world.
ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down in February 2027, months before her term expires in October next year, the Frankfurt-based institution said Thursday.
A year on, Tanzanians mourn election massacres in 'state of terror'
A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.
Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc on Thursday piled pressure on Israeli Arab leaders over unproven accusations of foreign funding, in a push to neuter parties that made strong gains after an otherwise indecisive election.
Hello Kitty firm apologises, scraps Japan TV tie-up after China anger
Sanrio, the Japanese company that owns the popular Hello Kitty character, apologised Thursday over its tie-up with a TV spy drama criticised as anti-China, cancelling a merchandise collaboration with the show.
Key of seethe: I.Coast row with Sahel juntas spills into concert halls
Ivorian reggae star Alpha Blondy abruptly interrupted his concert's chilled-out vibes to wade into a far less laid-back subject -- the coups in his country's unrest-riven Sahel neighbours.
'My blood was spilled here': a year on, Tanzania unable to mourn election violence
A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.
Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised for the superstar striker's comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won't be easily or quickly repaired, experts say.
North Korea fires 'around a dozen' ballistic missiles into East Sea
North Korea fired "around a dozen" short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said, less than a week after South Korea proposed talks over a growing border row.
Asian stock markets fluctuate after mixed tech results
Tech firms diverged Thursday with a mixed bag of results for some of the AI sector's big beasts tempering the recent spurt of optimism amid growing anxiety about companies' investment and debt.
Bangladesh presses India before Ganges water treaty expires
With a 30-year Ganges water-sharing treaty with India expiring in December, Bangladesh fears failure to strike a new deal could deepen water shortages, threatening tens of millions of livelihoods.
Trump accuses Alaska Democrats of fraud over same-name scandal
US President Donald Trump demanded Wednesday that Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and a rival sharing the name of Alaska's Republican incumbent be removed from next week's election ballot, accusing Democrats of an illegal scheme to confuse voters.
Trump's border: quiet, but few people are happy
Between the hundreds of migrants arriving every day to seek asylum, chases of those fleeing, and the encounters with drug traffickers, Jason Mercado was overwhelmed during his time working for the US Border Patrol under Joe Biden.
Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating 'pressure' in SE Asia
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that China's military build-up was creating a "condition of pressure" in Southeast Asia, and urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation.
EU, Canada to build 'new chapter' in alliance at Montreal summit
Canada and the European Union will craft "a new chapter" in their alliance at a Montreal summit that opens Thursday, the EU chief said, as they navigate uncertain relations with the United States.
Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's 'true' leader after fleeing to US
Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro insisted Wednesday he is his country's rightful leader after arriving in the United States to start a self-imposed exile.
Putin hails Elon Musk as 'truly a genius'
US tech tycoon Elon Musk is "truly a genius" for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, as Moscow seeks to develop its own satellite internet network.
외교부 세종 이전 검토…외교사절단 단지 조성 논의
정부 중앙부처 세종 이전 방침과 관련해 외교부가 세종시 내 주한 외교사절단을 위한 단지 조성 등을 검토 중인 것으로 알려졌다. 조현 외교부 장관은 전날 국회 외교통일위원회 종합 국정감사에서 외교부의 세종이전 가능성을 묻는 질의에 “정부 차원에서 논의해 온 사안”이라며 “국무회의에서 주한 외교사절단을 위한 단지 조성 필요성도 언급했다”고 설명했다.
US stocks eye big tech earnings as Fed holds rates steady
Wall Street stocks finished higher Wednesday after a choppy session, digesting a status quo Federal Reserve decision as markets monitored the latest earnings from US tech giants.
김용 재판 위증교사 혐의 대선캠프 관계자들, 항소심도 부인
김용 전 민주연구원 부원장의 불법 정치자금 수수 등 혐의 재판에서 위증을 교사하고 증거를 조작한 혐의로 기소된 이재명 대통령의 대선 캠프 관계자들이 항소심에서도 혐의를 부인했다. 28일 서울중앙지법 형사항소8-1부(재판장 차승환) 심리로 열린 이 대통령의 대선 캠프 관계자 박모씨와 서모(여)씨의 위증교사, 위조증거 사용 등 혐의 항소심 첫 공판기일에 피고인 측은 이 같이 주장했다.
Rwanda cannot be blamed for what happens in DR Congo, FM says
Rwanda should not be a "scapegoat" for events in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda's foreign minister said Wednesday, as the neighbours battle over responsibility for fighting in eastern DR Congo.
Italian PM slams 'shameful' release of alleged protest organiser
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday slammed a "shameful" decision by a judge dismissing accusations against a campaigner arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly seeking to organise violent protests.
국정감사장 질의가 보여준 정치의 한 장면
세상 모든 것들엔 표정이 있다. 의도하든 의도치 않든 표정 또한 드러나게 마련이다.
Bolsonaro's escape to the US: How it happened
Flavio Bolsonaro's clandestine escape to the United States bewildered Brazil and triggered a frantic search for his whereabouts.
진중권, 오세훈·한동훈 연대 필요성 언급하며 이준석 비판
오세훈 서울시장이 2심에서 무죄 판결을 받으며 여권의 중심축으로 급부상한 가운데 진중권 동양대 교수가 오 시장과 한동훈 무소속 의원의 관계를 ‘오월동주’와 ‘순망치한’이라는 사자성어로 요약했다. 두 사람이 서로 필요한 관계로, 연대가 필요하다는 의미로 해석된다.
2028 총선 견제론 52%…여당 지원론 37%
호남 제외 전 지역서 ‘야당 당선’ 응답 높아 오는 2028년 국회의원 선거에서 현 정부를 견제하기 위해 야당이 더 많이 당선돼야 한다는 여론조사 응답자가 52. 0%로 집계됐다.
Cuba wins UN vote against US embargo with weakest backing in 30 years
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a new resolution calling for an end to the US embargo against Cuba, although support for the communist-ruled island fell to its lowest level in three decades.
조희대 탄핵 반대 50.3%…오세훈 무죄 공감 45.5%
조희대 대법원장 탄핵에 대해 ‘반대한다’는 응답이 50. 3%라는 여론조사 결과가 제시됐다.
From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians see little hope in Israeli vote
In war-ravaged Gaza and the occupied West Bank, many Palestinians were less focused on who would win Israel's election than on whether anything would really change.
오세훈 항소심 재판장, 법 왜곡 혐의로 중수청 고발
오세훈 서울시장의 정치자금법 위반 사건 항소심 재판장이 법 왜곡 혐의로 중대범죄수사청에 고발됐다. 김경호 변호사는 오 시장 사건 항소심 재판장인 구회근 서울고법 부장판사를 형법상 법 왜곡 혐의로 중수청에 고발했다고 28일 밝혔다.
92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case dies
Alvin Hellerstein, the US judge overseeing the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, has died aged 92, an official confirmed Wednesday.
Investors turn cautious ahead of tech results, Fed update on rates
A tech rally ran out of steam on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the latest batch of earnings results and the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates.