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UN talks seek to fix 'broken' global food system
A three-day United Nations summit opened in Rome on Monday aimed at tackling a "broken" global food system where millions are starving, two billion are overweight or obese and the planet is suffering.
Israel MPs approve key judicial reform clause as protests flare
Israel's hard-right government on Monday pushed through parliament a key clause of its controversial judicial reform package despite months of mass protests and concerns voiced by foreign allies.
Taiwan air raid drills simulate response to China missile attacks
Taiwan held air raid drills simulating its response to Chinese missile attacks in several cities on Monday, the same day the island's military kicked off its annual war games.
Ukraine claims drone attack in Moscow
Ukraine on Monday claimed a drone attack in central Moscow, the latest in a series of attacks revealing Russian vulnerabilities, while Kyiv said Russian forces again hit grain facilities near Odesa.
Israel PM in parliament for key legal reform vote as protests flare
Israel's hard-right government readied Monday to push through parliament a key clause of its judicial reforms that have sparked mass protests and been labelled "divisive" by US President Joe Biden.
What are Israel's controversial judicial overhaul plans?
Israel's hard-right government was planning Monday to push through parliament a key element of its controversial judicial revamp.
UN Command says in 'conversation' with N. Korea over US soldier
The UN Command has started a conversation with Pyongyang over American soldier Travis King, who ran across the border into North Korea last week, its deputy commander said Monday.
Protests rage as Israeli lawmakers to vote on divisive reforms
Israeli lawmakers on Monday prepared for a final vote on a major component of the hard-right government's controversial judicial overhaul, even as US President Joe Biden called for postponing the "divisive" bill that triggered months of mass protests.
Inconclusive vote prompts political uncertainty in Spain
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his right-wing rival will each begin negotiations Monday to try to head off a fresh vote after an inconclusive snap election resulted in a hung parliament.
Russia says Ukrainian drones hit central Moscow, Crimea
Ukrainian drones hit two buildings in Moscow and an ammunition depot in Russian-annexed Crimea on Monday, Russian officials said, as Ukraine reported another Russian strike on a grain facility.
Netanyahu leaves hospital as Israeli lawmakers to vote on divisive reforms
Israeli lawmakers on Monday prepared for a final vote on a major component of the hard-right government's controversial judicial reforms even as US President Joe Biden called for postponing the "divisive" bill that has triggered mass protests.
After inconclusive vote, Spain begins talks to avoid new election
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his right-wing rival Alberto Nunez Feijoo will each begin negotiations Monday to try to head off a fresh vote after an inconclusive snap election resulted in a hung parliament.
'Slow disaster': Indonesians in sinking village forced to adapt
Indonesian teacher Sulkan leafs through pictures at his small sea-surrounded mosque, remembering a marching band and smiling children who graduated from his kindergarten, standing on a road now submerged by murky, green water.
Missing for a month: Where is Qin Gang, China's foreign minister?
China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not been seen in public for almost a month, sparking a flurry of questions over his whereabouts.
Russia says downs two Ukrainian drones over Moscow
Russia said it had neutralised two Ukrainian drones over Moscow in the early hours of Monday, with one crashing close to the defence ministry in the city centre.
Ukrainians united against IOC stance but question boycott threat
Ukrainian athletes are steadfast in their condemnation of the IOC permitting Russians to compete in sports events but some are at odds with their government over the threat to boycott the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Feijoo: the mild-mannered moderate who wants to be Spain's PM
Alberto Nunez Feijoo, whose right-wing Popular Party won Spain's snap election but without support to form a government, has built his reputation on being a moderate but struggled to square the circle of an alliance with the far right.
Spain's Pedro Sanchez: a risk-taker with a flair for survival
Spain's Pedro Sanchez, a consummate risk-taker known for daring political gambles, proved polls predicting a rout for the left wrong in Sunday's election, in the latest challenge of his rollercoaster political career.
Bitter night for Spain right as vote yields hung parliament
Despite polls predicting victory for Spain's right-wing Popular Party, Sunday's election resulted in a hung parliament, offering a lifeline to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez who could cling on to power through a jigsaw of alliances.
Russia strikes Odesa cathedral, Putin dismisses counteroffensive
Russia's latest strike on Odesa on Sunday killed two people and severely damaged a historic Orthodox cathedral, drawing a vow of retaliation from Ukraine's leader.
Left and right neck-and-neck in key Spain vote as count advances
Widely expected to win Sunday's snap election, the right-wing Popular Party was only a handful of votes ahead of the Socialists with two-thirds of the votes counted, leaving Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a chance to cling onto power.
Hospitalised Netanyahu prepares to put controversial reform to vote
Last-ditch efforts to reach a compromise dragged into the night as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to put a key plank of his government's controversial judicial reforms to the vote Monday after undergoing surgery to fit a pacemaker.
Italy says Med migration conference paves way for donors' fund
Italy hosted Mediterranean leaders in Rome on Sunday at a conference aimed at extending an EU-backed deal with Tunisia to curb the arrival of migrants on European shores.
Right expected to make comeback as voting ends in Spain
Voting closed in Spain's closely watched snap election Sunday which was expected to oust the left and bring in the right-wing Popular Party, which will likely need support from the far right to govern.
Russia strikes Odesa cathedral, Putin claims counteroffensive 'failed'
Russia's latest strike on Odesa on Sunday killed two people and severely damaged a historic Orthodox cathedral, drawing a vow of retaliation from Ukraine's leader.
Right seen making comeback as Spain votes
Spain was voting Sunday in a closely-watched snap election expected to oust the left and bring in the right-wing Popular Party, which will likely need support from the far right to govern.
Sri Lanka on alert as activists commemorate anti-Tamil riots
Sri Lanka tightened security on Sunday as activists lit oil lamps in the capital Colombo commemorating the hundreds killed in 1983 anti-Tamil riots that fuelled a deadly civil war.
Netanyahu says 'doing great' after surgery ahead of key judicial vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was "doing great" Sunday following surgery to fit a pacemaker, as his hard-right government's controversial judicial overhaul plan neared a key vote in parliament.
Russia strikes Odesa cathedral, as Putin claims counteroffensive 'failed'
Russia's latest strike on Odesa on Sunday killed two people and severely damaged a historic Orthodox cathedral, drawing a vow of retaliation from Ukraine's leader.
Italy hosts Med migration conference to extend Tunisia deal
Italy hosted numerous national leaders in Rome on Sunday, at a conference aimed at extending an EU-backed deal with Tunisia to curb the arrival of migrants to European shores.
Netanyahu in 'good condition' after surgery as key vote nears on judicial overhaul
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was declared in "good condition" by medical doctors Sunday following surgery to implant a pacemaker, as his hard-right government's controversial judicial overhaul plan was nearing a key vote in parliament.
Cambodia's ruling party says on course for 'landslide' in one-sided poll
Cambodia's ruling party declared on Sunday it was on course for a "landslide" victory in an election where all meaningful opposition to long-time ruler Hun Sen was eliminated before polling day.