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China removes defence minister, ousts ex-FM from cabinet
China on Tuesday removed defence minister Li Shangfu and ousted former foreign minister Qin Gang from its cabinet, state media reported, as part of a major reshuffle of its top leadership.
Freed reporter criticises Afghan media crackdown
Journalist Mortaza Behboudi, who had spent 284 days in jail in Afghanistan, said he thought he would never make it out alive.
Israeli woman, 85, recalls 'hell' of Hamas hostage ordeal
An 85-year-old Israeli freed after more than two weeks of captivity by Hamas militants said on Tuesday "I went through hell" during her abduction to war-torn Gaza.
Trump expected to come face-to-face with former confidant at NY trial
Donald Trump is expected to attend his New York civil fraud trial on Tuesday to face off with his former lawyer and confidant Michael Cohen.
Freed Israeli 'went through hell' in attack, treated well in Gaza
An Israeli 85-year-old freed by Palestinian militant group Hamas said Tuesday she "went through hell" during her abduction, but was treated well during more than two weeks held captive in Gaza.
Macron on visit to Israel, West Bank as Gaza war rages
French President Emmanuel Macron was Tuesday set to become the first Western leader to visit both Israel's premier and the Palestinian president, more than two weeks into the brutal Gaza conflict that has claimed thousands of lives.
Macron to meet Israeli, Palestinian leaders as Gaza war rages
French President Emmanuel Macron was Tuesday set to become the first Western leader to meet both Israel's premier and the Palestinian president, more than two weeks into the brutal Gaza conflict that has claimed thousands of lives.
Gaza war sparks Arab fears of new Palestinian displacement
The sight of tent cities for Palestinians displaced within war-torn Gaza evokes dark historical memories for Israel's Arab neighbours, especially Egypt and Jordan.
Israel-Hamas war risks 'serious' economic damage: World Bank president
The war between Israel and Hamas could deal a "serious" blow to global economic development, the president of the World Bank told an investor conference in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
'Double game?' Migrants pour through Orban's Hungary
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims to be "defending Europe from a tide of migrants".
Many decrees, little change in Italian PM Meloni's first year
From bank profits to migrants, Giorgia Meloni's Italian government has been active on numerous fronts in its first year in office, but many measures seem more designed for show than lasting change.
Venezuelan foe of Maduro wins opposition primary, but can she run?
Liberal politician Maria Corina Machado held an overwhelming lead Monday in the opposition's presidential primary contest, but it remained unclear if her candidacy to oppose President Nicolas Maduro in next year's elections will clear a major legal hurdle.
Hamas releases two more hostages, US demands rest be freed
Two elderly Hamas hostages were airlifted to an Israeli hospital to be reunited with family Tuesday, as the United States demanded Palestinian militants release 200 other captives before Gaza ceasefire talks are considered.
Australia PM to get gala Biden welcome with China, Ukraine in view
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will receive a lavish welcome from US President Joe Biden at the White House this week, with talks about China and Ukraine on the menu.
Panama police in standoff with protesters over Canadian-run mine
Police in Panama fired teargas Monday at protesters burning tires and blocking roads to protest a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America's biggest copper mine.
China's top diplomat to pay rare US visit ahead of potential Xi trip
China's top diplomat will pay a rare visit to Washington this week, the United States announced Monday, paving the way for a potential visit by President Xi Jinping aimed at keeping tensions in check.
Global stocks mixed as markets monitor US bond yields, Mideast conflict
Global stocks were mixed Monday as markets monitored US Treasury yields and ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while awaiting key earnings and economic data later in the week.
Hamas says more than 5,000 killed in Israel's Gaza strikes
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said Monday more than 5,000 people have been killed in the battered Palestinian enclave since Israel launched its withering bombing campaign just over two weeks ago.
Panama police in standoff with anti-Canadian mine protesters
Police in Panama fired teargas Monday at protesters burning tires and blocking roads to protest a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America's biggest copper mine.
Iran and Russia denounce West over Caucasus tensions
Iran and Russia on Monday denounced European and US interference in tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan at a meeting in Tehran aimed at finding a solution without the West.
US says Iran assisting base attacks, confirms advisors in Israel
The United States accused Iran on Monday of "actively facilitating" attacks on US bases in the Middle East as it confirmed it had sent a small number of military advisors to Israel.
A major upset and uncertainty: Argentina heads to run-off
Despite overseeing record inflation and poverty levels, Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa confounded expectations by scoring the most votes in Sunday's first-round election.
Armenia, Azerbaijan join Iran-hosted talks aimed at reconciliation
Armenia and Azerbaijan joined talks Monday in Tehran seeking to ease tensions between the arch foes, which soared with Baku's lightning offensive to retake the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Hard right pledges pragmatism after Swiss election triumph
The hard-right Swiss People's Party, which wants to tackle mass immigration and political correctness, vowed Monday to seek pragmatic solutions with other parties after comfortably topping Switzerland's general elections.
Cat crate hid parts of bomb that killed Russian hardliner's daughter: report
Ukraine's spy service orchestrated the assassination of the daughter of a leading Kremlin hardliner last year using bomb parts smuggled inside a cat carrier, The Washington Post reported on Monday.
Israel aims to crush Hamas but vague on Gaza's post-war future
Israel is determined to crush Hamas but has said little about what would replace its rule in Gaza after the war, with observers expecting Washington will play a decisive role.
Paris poster activists aim to keep Hamas's hostages in public eye
Under cover of darkness in the western districts of Paris, activists armed with buckets of glue and thousands of posters get to work.
Hamas says more than 5,000 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said Monday that more than 5,000 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian enclave since Israel launched its withering bombing campaign more than two weeks ago.
Populist left leader moves to launch new German party
A charismatic leader of Germany's populist left wing on Monday laid the foundation for a new party, expected to poach support from the resurgent far right and further splinter the political landscape.
Widow of killed Pakistani journalist sues Kenya police
A widow of a Pakistani journalist who was shot dead by police in Kenya after he fled arrest in his home country filed a lawsuit against Kenyan police on Monday, her lawyer said.
International aid backlog as Gaza supplies held up in Egypt
Under the roar of military aircraft, workers were rushing to offload supplies at Egypt's El Arish airport as aid trickles into the stricken Gaza Strip after more than two weeks of war with Israel.
Israel bombards Gaza as US pledges 'flow' of aid
Israel said Monday it had launched more than 300 strikes on the Gaza Strip within 24 hours, killing dozens according to the Hamas rulers of the besieged Palestinian territory.