Ishiba renewed Japan's pledge to pursue peace in his message marking 80 years since the end of World War II, stressing the importance of civilian control over the military as a key lesson from the war rather than delving into divisive historical interpretations.

Trump's lightning visit to Israel and Egypt aims to celebrate his role in brokering last week's ceasefire and hostage release deal -- but comes at a precarious time as Israel and Hamas negotiate what comes next.

Speaking to reporters on Air Force One at the start of the "very special" visit, Trump brushed off concerns about the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

A renewed bilateral agreement between Indonesia and North Korea aims to strengthen the relationship between the two countries, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry.

The meeting will aim "to end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and usher in a new era of regional security and stability", the Egyptian presidency said.

The exchange of fire took place at more than six locations along the border, accordingto Pakistani security officials.

Brazil, which will host the United Nations climate summit in the Amazonian city of Belem in November, was among the first to update its NDCs a year ago. But many others have missed even the latest September deadline, amid geopolitical and trade tensions that have distracted from climate action.

UN member nations are scheduled to vote next week on the International Maritime Organization's Net-Zero Framework proposal to reduce global carbon dioxide gas emissions from the international shipping sector, which accounts for close to 3 percent of global greenhouse gases.

For the community of 130 families, the worst issue is the constant need to stand guard to avoid settlers cutting power and irrigation pipes, or bringing their own herds to graze near people's houses.

ICC prosecutors have charged Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity, alleging his involvement in at least 76 murders as part of his "war on drugs".

France has been mired in political deadlock ever since Macron gambled last year on snap polls that he hoped would consolidate power, but ended instead in a hung parliament and more seats for the far right.

The invitation to send election observers was extended to all ASEAN member states.

Many of the South Korean kidnapping victims are said to have been lured by fraudulent job offers promising high pay, according to lawmaker Na Kyung-won.

The checkup comes three months after the White House announced that Trump had been diagnosed with a vein condition following speculation about frequent bruising on his hand and his swollen legs.

After two years of brutal war, the families of Israel's remaining hostages in the territory were also hoping the truce -- pushed by US President Donald Trump -- would endure.

While crediting the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey for their role in brokering the ceasefire deal, Indonesia hopes for the opening of humanitarian aid access to Gaza while also calling for the international community to resume talks on a two-state solution.

Takaichi became head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) less than a week ago and had been expected to be approved by parliament as premier this month.

Hailed as "la libertadora", in an allusion to Venezuelan independence hero Simon "The Liberator" Bolivar, Machado, a fearless activist with rock-star appeal, is a key face of the opposition to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's iron-fisted regime.

Minister Sugiono flies to Pyongyang at the invitation of his North Korean counterpart Choe Son-hui to discuss ways for both countries to strengthen bilateral, regional and global cooperation, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Thousands of Gazans began heading north in the territory after the Israeli military announced that a ceasefire had come into effect on Friday.

The quake hit about 20 kilometers off Manay town in the Mindanao region at 9:43 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.

The return of more than 28,000 fossils unearthed by Dutch geologist Eugene Dubois was among highlights of Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel’s first trip to Indonesia for a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono in Jakarta.

The Israeli government said the ceasefire was to take hold within 24 hours of meetings on Thursday to approve the deal, under which the military should withdraw from Gaza.

A top official within Hamas said Israel will release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners: 250 among those serving life sentences and 1,700 others detained since the start of the war.

The agreement, to be signed Thursday, also calls for Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as well as prompt a surge of aid into Gaza after more than two years of war started by Hamas's unprecedented October 2023 attack on Israel. 

"On Friday morning, President Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center for a planned meeting and remarks with the troops. While there, President Trump will stop by for his routine yearly checkup," Leavitt said Wednesday.

The backdrop is bleak: the number of armed conflicts worldwide involving at least one state has never been as high as in 2024, since Sweden's Uppsala University started its global conflict database in 1946.