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Zelensky cuts short South Africa trip after deadly attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cancelled part of his trip to South Africa on Thursday after Russia fired a barrage of missiles and drones at Kyiv, killing at least eight people and trapping others under rubble.

Kashmiri students say they have been threatened in India after attack

Students from Indian-administered Kashmir have reported harassment and intimidation in India after a gruesome attack in the Himalayan region killed more than two dozen Indian men, a student association said on Thursday.

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'Massive' Russian missile attack kills nine in Kyiv

A "massive" Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Thursday killed at least nine and wounded dozens in one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital since Moscow launched its invasion more than three years ago.

S.Africa welcomes Ukraine's leader in diplomatic shift

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to South Africa Thursday underscores a shift in Pretoria's stance on Russia's invasion more than three years ago, which it had initially refused to condemn, analysts say.

'We'll see': Russians outside Moscow have little faith in Trump

With its cobbled market square and gold-domed churches, the Russian town of Vereya bears few scars of the Ukraine offensive announced by President Vladimir Putin three years ago.

Russian missile attack kills nine in Kyiv

A Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Thursday killed at least nine and wounded dozens in one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital since Russia launched its invasion more than three years ago.

Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve

Australia will stockpile critical minerals in a new strategic reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, as nations scramble to source rare earths and coveted metals outside China.

EU top diplomat Kallas seeks footing as Trump upends West

Just under five months into her job as the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas admits it has been a rollercoaster start as US President Donald Trump has turned the global order on its head.

Yemen's Huthis seek propaganda boost from deadly US strikes

As America's escalated bombing campaign and economic sanctions hit Yemen hard, the Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Washington's crosshairs are trying to mine the situation for propaganda and recruitment, analysts said.

Russia launches Kyiv missile attack, hours after Trump blames Zelensky

Russia launched a missile attack Thursday on Kyiv, killing at least two and wounding dozens hours after US President Donald Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for refusing to accept Moscow's occupation of Crimea as a peace deal.

Trump kills US agency funding Africa infrastructure

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday ordered the closure of a US agency that invested billions in African and other developing countries' infrastructure in return for good governance, effectively ceding ground to China.

12 US states sue over Trump's tariffs

A coalition of 12 American states filed a lawsuit Wednesday to challenge the Trump administration's tariffs, saying the president cannot institute the levies without the approval of Congress.

UN watchdog asks Iran to clarify tunnels but upbeat on deal

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency called Wednesday on Iran to explain tunnels built around a nuclear site but voiced optimism that US-Iran talks would land a deal.

Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclear

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday played up prospects of a "fair deal" on trade with China, but his top officials offered few details of how Washington might de-escalate its damaging tariff war with Beijing.

Trump's popularity with US voters slumps in opinion polls

US President Donald Trump's popularity has sunk since his riotous return to the White House, polls showed Wednesday, with Americans criticizing him on key issues of the economy and immigration.

India targets Pakistan with diplomatic moves after Kashmir attack

India took a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against Pakistan on Wednesday, accusing Islamabad of supporting cross-border terrorism after a deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir.

India targets Pakistan with slew of diplomatic moves after Kashmir attack

India took a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against neighbour Pakistan on Wednesday, accusing Islamabad of supporting "cross-border terrorism" after a deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir.

Trump lashes out at Zelensky for not accepting Crimea loss to Russia

US President Donald Trump lashed out at Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, blaming the Ukrainian president's refusal to accept Russian occupation of Crimea for failure to end the war.

US Treasury chief says IMF, World Bank must be 'fit for purpose'

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions should be promoting economic growth instead of social issues.

Trump says Ukraine peace deal 'very close' but slams Zelensky's Crimea stance

US President Donald Trump said a deal to halt the Ukraine war was "very close" Wednesday but hit out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky over his refusal to formally cede Crimea to Russia.

Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis as he lies in state

Tens of thousands of mourners queued to say their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, as the body of the late Argentine pontiff began three days of lying in state.

How US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia might look

The United States has piled pressure on Ukraine and Russia to find a peace agreement, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance threatening to walk away if a deal is not made.

IAEA chief voices interest in UN secretary-general post

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi voiced interest Wednesday in seeking to become UN secretary-general when the position comes open in 2027.

Abbas urges Hamas to free Gaza hostages as Israeli strikes kill 25

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday urged Hamas to free all hostages, saying their captivity provided Israel with "excuses" to attack Gaza, as rescuers recovered charred bodies from an Israeli strike.

Zelensky calls for 'unconditional ceasefire' after Russian attack kills nine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Wednesday for an "immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire", hours after a Russian drone strike on a bus killed nine and as his top aide met Kyiv's allies in London.

I.Coast's barred opposition leader says is party's only presidential candidate

Ivory Coast's main opposition leader Tidjane Thiam, struck off the electoral list in a row over his nationality, told AFP Wednesday his party would not replace him as its candidate in October's presidential election.

US will 'walk away' unless Russia and Ukraine agree deal: Vance

Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that the United States would "walk away" unless Russia and Ukraine agree a peace deal, as envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for downgraded talks in Britain.

Abbas urges Hamas to free Gaza hostages as Israeli strikes kill 18

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday urged Hamas to free all hostages in Gaza, saying their captivity provided Israel with "excuses" to attack the territory, as rescuers recovered charred bodies from an Israeli strike.

Stocks rally as Trump soothes fears over China trade, Fed

Stock markets rallied on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he had "no intention" of firing the head of the Federal Reserve and signalled the possibility of cutting tariffs on China.

Tens of thousands say goodbye to Pope Francis lying in state

Tens of thousands of mourners began saying their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, as the body of the late Argentine pontiff began three days of lying in state.

Gaza rescuers recover charred bodies as Israeli strikes kill 17

Gaza's civil defence agency on Wednesday said its crew recovered charred bodies from a school-turned-shelter for displaced people, as Israeli strikes killed 17 people in the Hamas-run territory since dawn.

UK hosts downgraded Ukraine talks as Easter truce shatters

Envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for talks in Britain on Wednesday amid a new US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine, but a planned meeting of foreign ministers was postponed.

Tourists flee India-administered Kashmir after deadly attack

Indian tourist brochures dub the Himalayan region of Kashmir "Little Switzerland", and its mountain meadows are usually packed with visitors escaping the sweltering summer heat in the lowland plains of India.

China says 'door open' to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall

China said on Wednesday the door was "wide open" for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President Donald Trump signalled the possibility of a "substantial" lowering of tariffs on Beijing.

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