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Russia gives cautious reaction to Zelensky's summit offer
The Kremlin on Tuesday gave a cautious reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's apparent invitation to a future peace summit, saying that Russia first needs to understand what Kyiv means before attending talks.
Bangladesh turns back fleeing Myanmar soldiers at border
Bangladesh stopped dozens of Myanmar security personnel from crossing into its territory to flee advancing rebel forces, a local government official based near their river border said Tuesday.
Israel bombs Gaza after US criticises high civilian toll
Israel renewed its bombardment of the Gaza Strip Tuesday, after its key military backer the United States renewed its criticism of its ally over the high civilian casualty toll of the war.
Rwanda's Kagame wins fourth term with 99 percent of vote
Rwandan President Paul Kagame was gearing up Tuesday for a fourth term in office after winning a thundering 99.15 percent of the vote in an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him.
200 more Kenyan police deploy to tackle Haiti violence
Another 200 Kenyan police officers have left for Haiti under a UN-backed mission to try to quell rampant gang violence in the troubled Caribbean nation, senior police officers said Tuesday.
What we know about the bomb Israel used on Gaza 'safe zone'
Israel's deadly strike on Al-Mawasi, one of the bloodiest attacks in more than nine months of war in Gaza, used massive payload bombs provided by the United States, according to weapons experts.
High-ranking North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South
A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic ties, South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday.
J.D. Vance is Trump's bold choice for VP, but can he win?
Donald Trump has put a youthful, loyal gladiator for his Make America Great Again movement on the Republican ticket, hoping J.D. Vance's transformation from blue-collar Rust Belter to senator can help him secure victory.
Trump appears at convention with bandaged ear after shooting
Donald Trump received a hero's welcome Monday as he entered the Republican National Convention arena with a bandaged right ear in his first public appearance since being wounded in a weekend assassination attempt.
Division trumps unity in US election rhetoric
Donald Trump and Joe Biden have both stressed "unity" in the wake of the stunning assassination attempt on the Republican presidential contender, but any shift to a more civil political discourse is likely to be short-lived.
High-ranking North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South: report
A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic ties, a report said Tuesday.
4 killed in shooting near Oman mosque: police
Four people were killed and multiple others wounded in a shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat, police said Tuesday.
Trump formally named Republican candidate, picks right-wing Vance as VP
Donald Trump won the formal nomination Monday as the Republican presidential candidate and picked a right-wing loyalist for his running mate, kicking off a triumphalist party convention in the wake of the weekend's failed assassination attempt.
The unlikely new lawmakers in the EU parliament
A new crop of EU lawmakers will join more familiar faces in the European Parliament this week, including influencers, activists and even a former jockey.
Far right to seek greater influence in EU parliament
EU leaders' fate will be in lawmakers' hands from Tuesday onwards as the European Parliament convenes for the first time since June elections, with a bolstered far right demanding more influence in the assembly.
Rwanda's Kagame cruises to crushing election victory
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame scored a crushing election victory that will extend his iron-fisted rule by another five years, according to partial results issued Monday.
Israel air, artillery strikes hit Gaza
Israeli air and artillery fire pounded the Gaza Strip on Monday, more than nine months into the war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants as peace hopes faded.
Secret Service agrees to independent probe over Trump shooting
Facing growing criticism over a massive security failure, the US Secret Service on Monday vowed to cooperate with an independent review after a shooter was allowed to open fire on Donald Trump.
Biden campaign upended by Trump shooting, for now
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump has upended Joe Biden's campaign by forcing it to dial down attacks -- yet it also buys him time to deal with his own political woes.
US Secret Service under pressure after Trump shooting
Facing growing criticism over a massive security failure, the US Secret Service on Monday vowed to cooperate with an independent review after a shooter was allowed to open fire on Donald Trump.
US judge dismisses Trump classified documents case
A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed the criminal case against him on charges of mishandling top secret documents, in a stunning victory for the former president who immediately called for an end to his other pending cases.
Trump set to unveil VP pick, days after shooting
Donald Trump was set to unveil his running mate on Monday as supporters gathered in Milwaukee for the Republican Party convention, an extravaganza turbocharged by the attempted assassination of the former president.
Wall Street stocks advance on expectation of Trump election win
Wall Street stocks pushed higher at the start of trading on Monday as traders weighed the impact of the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
US Secret Service agrees to review after Trump assassination bid
Under growing pressure for a massive security failure, the US Secret Service on Monday vowed to cooperate with an independent review after a shooter was allowed to open fire on Donald Trump.
Republicans gather for convention, eager to hail Trump after shooting
Tens of thousands of supporters are in Milwaukee on Monday for the Republican Party's convention, an historic, high-voltage gathering turbocharged by the attempted assassination of the former president.
Kenya's Ruto accuses Ford Foundation of backing protests
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday accused the US-based Ford Foundation of sponsoring "anarchy" and funding anti-government protests that descended into deadly mayhem last month.
Zelensky says Russia should attend second Ukraine summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Russia should be represented at a second summit aiming to secure lasting peace with the Kremlin, after more than two years of war.
Wall Street stocks advance after Trump shooting
Wall Street stocks pushed higher at the start of trading on Monday as traders weighed the impact of the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Somalia cafe attack kills nine during Euro final
The death toll from a car bombing at a cafe in Somalia's capital Mogadishu that was packed with football fans watching the the Euro 2024 final has risen to nine, security sources said Monday.
Israel hits Gaza from land, sea and air as Hamas halts talks
Israel hammered the Gaza Strip from the air, sea and land Monday as the war in the Palestinian territory showed no sign of abating, with Hamas saying it was pulling out of truce talks.
Bangladesh PM's helicopter-flying servant sparks graft probe
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is "taking measures" after a slew of corruption scandals -- including one involving her former household servant who now travels by helicopter after amassing a staggering $34 million fortune.
Somalia cafe attack toll climbs to nine: security sources
The death toll from a blast at a cafe in Somalia's capital Mogadishu has climbed to nine, security sources told AFP Monday, after a car bomb struck the venue packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final.