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Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea

US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" about US participation in joint military exercises with close ally South Korea and is scaling back the drills aimed at deterring rival North Korea that start Monday.

Zambia's Hichilema takes early lead in reelection bid

Incumbent Hakainde Hichilema on Sunday pulled ahead in Zambia's presidential election with more than half of constituencies tallied, the electoral commission said, putting him on course for an outright win in the first round.

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Strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine

Strikes killed 19 people in Russia and Ukraine, authorities said Sunday, as waves of drones and missiles pummelled civilian infrastructure on both sides.

Lula and Bolsonaro court women voters as Brazil election campaign kicks off

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro kicked off their election campaigns Sunday with a bid to woo women voters who could prove decisive in a tight race for the presidency.

Kushner meets with Hamas in push to revive Gaza plan

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's new leader in Egypt on Sunday, sources with knowledge of the talks told AFP, in a push to revive a Gaza peace plan rejected by Israel.

Strikes kill 16 in Russia and Ukraine

Strikes killed 16 people in Russia and Ukraine, authorities said Sunday, as waves of drones and missiles pummelled civilian infrastructure on both sides.

Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as US pushes Gaza plan

Hamas sources said on Sunday that they expected to meet in Egypt with US envoy Jared Kushner, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to push forward a Gaza peace plan rejected by Israel.

Strikes kill 12 in Russia and Ukraine

Overnight strikes killed 12 people in Russia and Ukraine, authorities said Sunday, as waves of drones and missiles pummelled civilian infrastructure on both sides.

Mass drone attack on Moscow as Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine

Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow on Sunday as Russia launched missile strikes that killed three people and wounded more than a dozen in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, officials on the two sides said.

The Ukrainian social media channels tracking Russian missiles

The chances of a missile attack on Kyiv that night were around 50 percent, according to the administrator of a social media channel monitoring Russian air raids.

UK's media-savvy PM Burnham shifts messaging to TikTok, podcasts

Whether he is pulling a pint, tossing a builder's helmet in the air or running with Olympic medallist Mo Farah, the UK's new prime minister Andy Burnham has embraced social media with a deft touch.

Jaded voters, same old choices: Brazil kicks off election campaign

Brazil's leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro kick off their election campaigns on Sunday in a race that has many voters feeling a weary sense of deja vu.

'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war

Yemen's years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm. Now, renewed hostilities between the Houthi rebels and the government have many fearing the return of all-out war.

Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause: observers

International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.

Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted Hezbollah

Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the south killed 11 people including three children on Saturday, the deadliest raids since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

Liechtenstein places gender equality on its throne

Liechtenstein, the tiny principality between Switzerland and Austria, announced Saturday that it has done away with male-heir priority to the throne, allowing firstborn women of the ruling house to now ascend.

Taliban govt supporters dance, take selfies in Kabul celebrations

Dancing to loud patriotic music and taking selfies, supporters of the Taliban rallied in central Kabul on Saturday to celebrate the government's five years in power.

Lebanon says 9 dead in strikes as Israel says targeted Hezbollah

Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the south killed nine people including three children on Saturday, the deadliest raids since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

Flags, music as Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan

The Taliban government celebrated five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with flags galore and convoys of military vehicles, while critics decried tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life.

Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory

Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian".

India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday his government would provide free online coaching lessons for competitive exams, weeks after massive youth-led protests forced the education minister to resign.

Japan defence minister visits war shrine, PM stays away

Japan's defence minister paid his respects Saturday at a shrine honouring the country's war dead that has long dogged Tokyo's relations with its Asian neighbours, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away.

Viennese woman sues city over 'discriminatory' toilet fees

A Viennese woman is suing the city council for discrimination over access to public toilets, complaining that women must pay to use cubicles while men can use urinals for free.

Venezuela frees 131 prisoners amid post-Maduro transition talks

Venezuela on Friday freed another 131 people considered to be political prisoners, in a sign of progress in talks to reconcile the nation following Nicolas Maduro's removal by US forces.

Venezuela frees more political prisoners amid post-Maduro talks

Venezuela freed dozens more political prisoners Friday, the government said, in a sign of progress in talks to reconcile the nation following Nicolas Maduro's ouster.

Stocks slip in cautious trading after weak US retail sales data

Stock markets retreated in sparse summer trading Friday, with the uncertain outlook for the Middle East war and the US economy prompting investor caution ahead of the weekend.

Cubans find rest on rooftops as blackouts drive them from home

Every night, when summer heat and blackouts make sleep impossible at home, Cubans head for rooftops, porches and public spaces where they can catch a breeze.

Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran and said the ship would soon rotate out.

Zambia resumes vote count after pause over violence

Zambia resumed vote counting Friday after a nationwide suspension over alleged attacks on polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers ratcheted up tensions.

UN warns sanctions chill is stopping Cuba aid

The top United Nations official in Cuba has warned vital humanitarian aid is not reaching the island because shipping and financial firms fear US reprisals, stranding deliveries of cancer drugs and water-treatment equipment.

France's Macron in hot water over jet ski picture

President Emmanuel Macron found himself in hot water Friday after he was pictured riding a jet ski on the Riviera, fuelling opposition claims that he is disconnected from ordinary people grappling with heatwaves and wildfires.

US retail sales weakest in over a year, consumer sentiment plunges

US retail sales gave their weakest showing in more than a year and consumer sentiment plunged, data showed Friday, as households battered by fallout from President Donald Trump's Iran war curbed spending and raised their expectations of inflation.

Nursing federation demands proper pay, protection on Ebola front line

The International Council of Nurses on Friday urged the DR Congo authorities to provide proper pay and protection for healthcare workers fighting the deadly Ebola outbreak.

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