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US tells Ukraine 'aid on its way' as Russia claims advances
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday assured Ukraine that US military aid was "on its way", as Russia claimed a "deep" advance into Ukrainian defensive lines in a new offensive.
Armenia detains demonstrators as protest leader seeks to oust PM
Armenia on Tuesday detained dozens of demonstrators in the capital Yerevan as large protests flared against government plans to concede land to the country's historic foe, Azerbaijan.
Fistfights in Georgian parliament as 'foreign influence' bill looms
Scuffles broke out on Tuesday in Georgia's parliament, where lawmakers are expected to adopt a divisive "foreign influence" law criticised by protesters for mirroring Russian legislation used to silence dissent.
Final push to form Dutch govt as Wilders keeps PM pick secret
Six months after Geert Wilders swept to a stunning election win in the Netherlands, top politicians have until Wednesday to form a government -- without the far-right firebrand as prime minister.
Riots rock France's New Caledonia over voting reform
France's prime minister on Tuesday urged the restoration of calm in New Caledonia after the French Pacific archipelago was rocked by a night of rioting against a controversial voting reform that has angered pro-independence forces.
Russia's Kharkiv push aims to stretch Ukraine forces: analysts
Russia's offensive around Ukraine's Kharkiv likely aims more at presenting Kyiv with a strategic quandary over where to deploy its already stretched forces than taking the major city, experts say.
Final push to form Dutch govt, Wilders keeps PM pick secret
Six months after Geert Wilders swept to a stunning election win in the Netherlands, top politicians have until Wednesday to form a government -- without the far-right firebrand as prime minister.
Fierce battles rage across Gaza as US calls for post-war plan
Israeli troops fought Hamas militants in multiple battles across the Gaza Strip, forcing new waves of Palestinian mass displacement, as Israel marked a sombre Independence Day on Tuesday.
Armenia detains demonstrators as protest leader seeks PM's impeachment
Armenia on Tuesday detained dozens of demonstrators in the capital Yerevan as large protests continue against government plans to concede land to the country's historic foe, Azerbaijan.
US military aid 'on its way', Blinken tells Ukraine
American military aid for Ukraine is "on its way", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Kyiv on Tuesday, as Russia pressed on with a new offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
Putin to meet Xi in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week, both countries announced Tuesday, meeting his "dear friend" Xi Jinping as he seeks to win greater support from Beijing for his war effort in Ukraine and isolated economy.
Putin to visit Beijing, meet Xi this week
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week and meet with leader Xi Jinping, the two countries announced Tuesday.
Putin to visit Beijing this week
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week on the invitation of leader Xi Jinping, Beijing's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
Georgia set to adopt 'foreign influence' bill despite mass protests
Georgia was set to adopt a "foreign influence" bill on Tuesday despite mass protests against a law criticised for mirroring repressive Russian legislation.
Blinken in Ukraine to assure US support amid new Russian offensive
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to assure Ukraine of continued American support and the flow of much-needed weapons as Russia presses on with its new offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
Hong Kong leader defends foreign trade offices after UK spying arrests
Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday defended its foreign trade offices and said he had little recollection of a man accused by Britain of spying for the Chinese city, after a photograph emerged seeming to show the two together.
New Caledonia counts the cost of overnight riots
People in New Caledonia's main city Noumea assessed the damage Tuesday after a night of rioting in the French Pacific territory that saw vehicles and shops torched, and shots fired at security forces.
'Shots fired' at security forces in New Caledonia riots
New Caledonia's high commissioner said Tuesday that shots had been fired at security forces during a night of riots in the French Pacific territory that saw vehicles torched and shops looted.
Verdict expected in trial of German far-right firebrand
One of Germany's most controversial politicians from the far-right AfD party on Tuesday faces a court verdict on whether he deliberately used a Nazi slogan at a rally.
Asian traders bide their time ahead of key US inflation data
Asian investors shifted cautiously Tuesday ahead of the release of key US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the fate of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year.
New Caledonia announces curfew after riots over voting reforms
New Caledonia announced a night-time curfew Tuesday and a ban on public gatherings after protests against proposed voting reforms in the French Pacific territory erupted into overnight riots, with vehicles torched and shops looted.
A 13-year fight for justice in Philippine activist's murder
When Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead on the tropical island of Palawan, his family and friends believed there was enough damning evidence to convict the alleged mastermind.
Former fixer Cohen testifies Trump approved hush money payment
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness at the former president's criminal trial testified Monday how the then-Republican candidate directed him to pay a porn actress to bury revelations of an alleged tryst.
Former fixer Cohen testifies Trump told him to pay hush money
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness at his criminal trial testified Monday how, under Trump's directions, he paid a porn actress to hush up "catastrophic" revelations of a tryst.
Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of anarchy, insurgency
Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a full-scale invasion of the crowded city and of the threat from post-war anarchy or insurgency.
Brazil's flooded south paralyzed as waters remain high
Brazil's flooded south remained paralyzed Monday, with schools and health centers shut and streets cut off as overflowing rivers showed no sign of receding after torrential rains in a disaster that has left 147 dead.
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof leaves Iran ahead of Cannes: statement
Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof said Monday he had left Iran after being sentenced to jail on national security charges, a day ahead of the opening of the Cannes Film Festival where his new film is in the main competition.
Former fixer Cohen testifies at trial that he lied for Trump
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president's historic criminal trial testified Monday that he lied and bullied for his former boss.
Brazil's Lula delays state visit to Chile over historic floods
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday put off a state visit to Chile to focus on the historic floods in the south of the country that have left 147 dead.
Gazans flee fresh fighting in north
Thousands fled northern Gaza on Monday as renewed shelling pounded areas where Israel says Hamas militants have regrouped, despite having announced them cleared months ago.
Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen testifies at trial
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president’s historic criminal trial testified Monday in a dramatic courtroom face-off with his former boss.
US stocks rise, Europe falls before inflation data
Wall Street rose Monday but European stock markets fell following a record run last week as investors turn their attention to key US inflation data.