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Ethiopian govt, Tigray rebels, say ready for peace talks after AU invite
Ethiopia's government and rebels from the country's Tigray region said Wednesday they were ready to attend peace talks after the African Union invited both parties to negotiations in South Africa.
Blinken hails 'shared approach' with Chile
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday hailed a "shared approach and shared priorities" with Chile under President Gabriel Boric, one of a string of leftist leaders recently elected in Latin America.
Awkward anniversary as French far-right marks 50 years
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen said her anti-immigration party was "ready to govern" Wednesday as it marked 50 years since its founding, an awkward anniversary that has highlighted her troubled relationship with her father.
Biden tours Florida hurricane clean-up zone -- and opponent's territory
President Joe Biden made a politically charged visit Wednesday to inspect the aftermath of deadly Hurricane Ian in Florida while striking a united front with bitter Republican critic and potential 2024 opponent, Governor Ron DeSantis.
Putin says war to 'stabilise', Ukraine presses counterattack
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that he expected the situation to "stabilise" in Ukrainian regions annexed by the Kremlin after Moscow suffered military setbacks and lost several key towns to Kyiv.
EU should give tanks to Ukraine: European Parliament chief
The European Union should deliver tanks to Ukraine and speed up the procedure of having the country join the bloc, European Parliament speaker Roberta Metsola told AFP Wednesday.
Oil prices climb as OPEC+ cuts output
Oil prices climbed Wednesday as OPEC and Russia-led allies announced a major cut in output, while a stocks rally ran out of gas.
After reforming World Cup host Qatar, union targets other Gulf states
The head of the international union that forced Qatar into groundbreaking labour reforms ahead of the upcoming football World Cup vowed Wednesday that other Gulf states will become the next target.
Under-fire UK PM Truss fails to calm markets with growth pledge
Prime Minister Liz Truss vowed to steer the UK "through the tempest" as she closed her party's tumultuous annual conference on Wednesday, making an unapologetic pitch for economic "growth, growth, growth".
Turkish Cypriots give UN peacekeepers ultimatum: report
The self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has given peacekeepers on the island a deadline of one month to leave if the United Nations does not recognise its existence.
Putin says Ukraine fight to 'stabilise,' Kyiv presses counterattack
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that he expected the situation to "stabilise" in Ukrainian regions annexed by the Kremlin after Moscow suffered military setbacks and lost several key towns to Kyiv.
Oil prices wobble awaiting OPEC output cut
Oil prices wobbled Wednesday as investors waited to learn the amount of an expected major cut in output by OPEC and Russia-led allies.
Tight race seen as Denmark calls November election
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday called an early general election for November 1, with her left-wing bloc neck and neck in the polls against the right and far right.
'Get lost': Iran schoolgirls lead protests over Mahsa Amini death
Iranian schoolgirls have come to the fore in protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, removing their hijabs and staging sporadic rallies in defiance of a lethal crackdown by the security forces.
Ukraine pushes east, Moscow vows to win back lost ground
Kyiv on Wednesday claimed further victories over Russian troops in eastern Ukraine as the Kremlin vowed to recapture territory lost in a lightening Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Freed US citizen, 85, lands in Oman after detention in Iran
Baquer Namazi, one of four US citizens whose freedom Washington had demanded in the context of any revived nuclear deal with Tehran, landed in neutral Oman Wednesday, his lawyer said.
Moving on up... or out? UK prime minister seeks to soothe Tory faithful
Britain's embattled prime minister Liz Truss marched to the lectern for the most important speech of her political career on Wednesday -- accompanied by a song about a bitter break-up.
Under-fire PM Truss vows to get UK 'through the tempest' with growth plan
Prime Minister Liz Truss vowed to steer the UK "through the tempest" as she closed her party's tumultuous annual conference on Wednesday, making an unapologetic pitch for economic "growth, growth, growth".
WTO slashes 2023 global trade forecast as recession looms
The World Trade Organization on Wednesday dramatically lowered its global trade forecast for 2023, as Russia's war in Ukraine and other shocks take their toll on the world economy.
Ethiopia govt says accepts AU invite to peace talks
Ethiopia's government said Wednesday it has accepted an African Union invitation to hold peace talks with Tigrayan rebels after almost two years of brutal war in the north of the country.
EU signals shifts towards price cap on imported gas
The EU is "ready to discuss" a price cap on imported gas to bring down soaring energy costs, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.
Asia markets extend rally on rate hopes, OPEC in focus
Asian investors joined their Wall Street counterparts in an equity buying spree Wednesday as more data pointing to weakness in the US economy further fanned hopes the Federal Reserve could temper its rate hike campaign.
Amid Ukraine war, US set to fly Russian cosmonaut to ISS
The United States will on Wednesday carry a Russian to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX ship, in a voyage that carries symbolic significance amid the Ukraine war.
'Inevitable': Views on US bases shift in Japan's Okinawa
For decades, residents of Japan's Okinawa have strongly opposed the US military bases that dot the region but a subtle shift is under way, driven by Chinese sabre-rattling and economic challenges.
South Korea, US fire missiles in response to North Korea test
The South Korean and US militaries fired a volley of missiles into the sea in response to North Korea firing a ballistic missile over Japan, Seoul said Wednesday, as global condemnation mounted over Pyongyang's likely longest-ever test.
Joy tinged with fear for Brazil's first trans congresswomen
The election of the first trans members of Congress in Brazil is "historic," but a strong showing by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies means they risk facing hostility and even violence, experts say.
Despite 'home' matches away, Dynamo Kyiv vow Europa League comeback
Ukrainian team Dynamo Kyiv are forced to play all their European home matches away because of the war in their country -- and the burden of constant travel and the absence of their fans is taking its toll.
Bolsonaro, Lula battle for Brazil runoff endorsements
Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva both got key endorsements Tuesday as they geared up for their battle for Brazil's presidential runoff on October 30.
US boosts arms aid as Ukraine expands battle gains
The United States announced more weapons for Ukraine's army as it claimed sweeping gains along two major battlefronts in an offensive rush to beat the arrival of fresh Russian troops and the looming winter.
Azerbaijan frees 17 Armenian prisoners as US mediates
Azerbaijan freed 17 Armenian prisoners of war Tuesday following US mediation, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, days after the arch-foe neighbours re-launched Western-facilitated peace talks.
US Navy's $13 bn carrier embarks on first deployment
The US Navy's newest aircraft carrier embarked on its maiden deployment Tuesday, a milestone for a ship that has suffered problems with some of the advanced technologies it carries.
Ukraine rocket artillery crews chase Russian retreat
As Russian forces regroup after being driven back from their northeastern positions, Ukrainian artillery crews are determined not to give them breathing space to build a new defensive front.