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Americas

Trump demolishes part of White House

Work crews began tearing down part of the East Wing on Monday as the former property mogul said work had formally commenced on a huge new $250-million ballroom.

5 hours ago
Asia & Pacific

Hardliner Takaichi elected as Japanese premier, shattering glass ceiling

Takaichi had enough votes to get the premiership, but to govern effectively she will need the backing of more opposition lawmakers. ...

5 hours ago
Europe

Louvre heist: five things to know about missing jewellery

The stolen pieces span two centuries of history and belonged to queens and empresses of France. ...

5 hours ago

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Asia & Pacific

Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row

Sandiford, a grandmother, was sentenced to death on the island of Bali in 2013 after she was convicted of trafficking drugs.

6 hours ago
Europe

Trump's hopes for swift summit with Putin may be stalled

Trump has repeatedly said he wants peace in Ukraine though he has also said finding it has been harder that reaching a ceasefire in Gaza or ending a brief conflict between India and Pakistan.

6 hours ago
Europe

Thieves rob priceless jewels from Louvre in brazen heist

The robbery raises awkward questions about security at the museum, where officials had already sounded the alarm about lack of investment at a world-famous site, home to artworks such as the Mona Lisa, that welcomed 8.7 million visitors in 2024.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Coalition deal puts Takaichi on brink of becoming Japan's first female PM​​

The cooperation agreement would deliver a combined 231 seats in parliament's dominant lower house. It would fall two short of a majority, but ensure Takaichi likely wins a vote in parliament on Tuesday to pick Japan's next prime minister.

1 day ago
Europe

Thieves steal French crown jewels from Louvre in daytime raid

The spectacular heist, one of several to target French museums in recent months, forced the closure of the Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to the Mona Lisa.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in force after Israeli strikes

The dozens of strikes Israel carried out on Hamas positions in southern Gaza Sunday came after it accused the militant group of targeting its troops in "a blatant violation" of the nine-day-old truce.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific

Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, killing two airport staff

The Boeing 747 involved in the deadliest airport incident in the financial hub in more than 25 years also fell into the water and was partially submerged, but all four crew members on board escaped.

1 day ago
Middle East and Africa

Trump says Israel-Hamas ceasefire still in place

"Yeah, it is," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked if the ceasefire was still in place. He also suggested that Hamas leadership was not involved in any alleged breaches and instead blamed "some rebels within."

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Australia, Indonesia agree to strengthen defense cooperation

Both countries will increase people-to-people contact among military personnel, strengthen institutional relations between defense institutions and widen cooperation in training, education and cybersecurity.

1 day ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Strategic ‘void’ risks muddling Prabowo’s global charm offensive

While helping raise Indonesia’s global visibility, the President's overseas trips seem to lack a solid strategy and if so, could ultimately backfire, according to analysts.

1 day ago
Americas

'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in US cities to decry Trump

The protests reflected growing unease among many Americans, mainly on the ideological left, with developments such as the criminal prosecution of Trump's perceived political enemies, his militarized immigration crackdown and the sending of National Guard troops into US cities.

2 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Border crossing to stay closed as Hamas alleged of violating Gaza ceasefire

Netanyahu's government and Hamas have been trading blame over violations of the United States-mediated ceasefire for days.

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

LDP, Japan Innovation Party effectively strike policy deal for coalition

The move marks a new phase in Japan's multiparty politics following the Komeito party's departure from its 26-year alliance with the LDP.

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 'immediate ceasefire' in Qatar talks

After talks Saturday in Doha mediated by Qatar and Turkey to ease tensions, Qatar's foreign ministry said "the two sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability between the two countries".

2 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Thousands flee Philippine coast as storm approaches

Fengshen will bring heavy rainfall, along with a "minimal to moderate risk" of coastal flooding from 1 to 2 meters waves being pushed ashore by the disturbance, the government weather service said.

3 days ago
Americas

Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable, still plans to meet Xi

Trump unveiled additional levies of 100 percent on imports of Chinese goods a week ago, along with new export controls on "any and all critical software" by Nov/ 1, nine days before existing tariff relief was set to expire.

3 days ago
Asia & Pacific

South Koreans return from Cambodia facing investigation over online scams

More than 1,000 South Koreans are believed to be among about 200,000 people of various nationalities involved in the scam compounds in Cambodia.

3 days ago
Americas

US court bars NSO Group from installing spyware on WhatsApp

In the ruling, the judge  said the court "concluded that defendants' conduct causes irreparable harm, and there being no dispute that the conduct is ongoing" the judge granted WhatsApp owner Meta an injunction to stop NSO Group's snooping tactics at the messaging service.

3 days ago
Europe

Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest

In his latest abrupt pivot on Russia's 2022 invasion, Trump said he expected to meet Putin in Budapest within the next two weeks for what would be their second summit since the American's return to power.

4 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Saudi announces major development at Mecca

King Salman's Gate, which includes several high-rises next to Islam's holiest site, is an "integrated mixed-use destination" blending Mecca's "rich architectural heritage with world-class modern living", the official Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday. 

4 days ago
Middle East and Africa premium

Prabowo’s Middle East diplomacy boosts image, but payoff uncertain

Analysts note that President Prabowo Subianto has increased his presence in the Middle East by attending high-level meetings pertaining to the Gaza ceasefire, including one in Egypt that saw the signing of a United States-brokered declaration.

4 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Trump due in South Korea on October 29 for APEC summit

The US president is expected to be "arriving on the 29th", an official from the office told AFP.

5 days ago
Middle East and Africa

UN humanitarian chief says Israel should immediately open Gaza crossings to aid

The crossing remained shut on Wednesday despite reports that it could reopen to aid convoys, as Israel insisted Hamas hand over the remains of the last deceased hostages it holds.

5 days ago
Asia & Pacific

Myanmar junta chief admits election won't be nationwide

Critics and many Western nations view the election - due to start in late December and the first since the coup - as a sham exercise to legitimise the military's rule via proxy political parties. Dozens of anti-junta parties are either banned or refusing to take part.

5 days ago
Americas

Trump indicates approval of CIA action against Venezuela

Trump's comments triggered outrage from leftist Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who decried "coups d'etat orchestrated by the CIA" and ordered military exercises following a fresh US strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean.

5 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Hamas launches Gaza crackdown as Trump vows to disarm group

The Israeli military said the remains of four more hostages held in Gaza had been brought into Israel, a day after Hamas handed over the bodies of four other captives and released the last 20 surviving hostages.

6 days ago
Middle East and Africa

Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached

There were celebrations in the streets of the capital after the commander of the CAPSAT military unit, which joined the demonstrators at the weekend, announced that it was in charge. 

6 days ago

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