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Mitsotakis urges 'stronger' Greece as uncertain vote gets underway
Greeks began casting ballots Sunday in a general election that could deliver a chaotic outcome, with the leading candidate, outgoing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, urging voters to return him to power for a "stronger country".
Envy in Papua New Guinea as Chinese money pours in
In Papua New Guinea's capital, shanty towns without electricity or water that surround modern high-rise buildings are soon to be joined by a new project in the coastal city -– a gleaming Chinatown complex.
Ukraine's Zelensky wins new diplomatic, military support from G7
President Volodymyr Zelensky secured more arms, munitions and "unwavering" diplomatic support from G7 allies in Hiroshima Sunday, as Russia claimed victory in the battle for a devastated eastern city.
Air strikes shake Khartoum as Sudan rivals agree 1-week ceasefire
Air strikes and artillery exchanges shook the Sudanese capital Saturday and armed men ransacked the Qatari embassy as the country's warring generals kept up their struggle for control even as they agreed to a brief humanitarian pause.
Biden intervenes to try to break US debt ceiling deadlock
President Joe Biden was intervening personally Sunday to try and break the US debt ceiling deadlock with a call to the top Republican leader before the clock ticks down on a feared national default.
Mitsotakis favourite as Greece heads to uncertain polls
Greece votes Sunday in a general election that could deliver a chaotic outcome, with the leading candidate, conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, unlikely to garner a lead wide enough to avoid a new vote.
Zelensky seeks diplomatic, military support in Hiroshima
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will plead for diplomatic and military support in Hiroshima Sunday as he addresses G7 allies but also nations that have pointedly declined to condemn Russia's invasion.
Moscow claims it has captured Bakhmut, epicentre of Ukraine fighting
Russia said Saturday it has captured the east Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, epicentre of the fighting, as President Vladimir Putin congratulated his troops and private mercenary group Wagner.
Biden 'looks forward' to meeting Zelensky in Hiroshima: White House
US President Joe Biden "looks forward" to meeting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Hiroshima on Sunday on the sidelines of a G7 summit in the Japanese city, the White House said.
Israelis keep up protests against judicial reforms
Israeli protesters thronged the heart of Tel Aviv Saturday for a 20th straight week, keeping up their campaign against the hard-right government's controversial judicial reform plans which they view as a threat to democracy.
Paris sees success in bringing Zelensky to G7
When Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Hiroshima on Saturday to meet G7 leaders, the Ukrainian president arrived on a French government plane -- a move Paris sees as a key diplomatic success.
Wagner claims Bakhmut captured, Kyiv says fighting ongoing
Russia's private army Wagner claimed Saturday the total control of the east Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, the epicentre of fighting, as Kyiv said the battle was continuing but admitted the situation was "critical".
Zelensky meets G7 as Ukraine wins access to F-16s
President Volodymyr Zelensky huddled with G7 leaders on a landmark visit to Hiroshima Saturday, securing long-sought access to US fighter jets and mounting a diplomatic offensive.
Zelensky huddles with G7 as Ukraine wins access to F-16s
President Volodymyr Zelensky made a landmark visit to Hiroshima for talks with G7 leaders Saturday, after securing long-sought access to advanced US fighter jets for Ukraine's war effort.
With Zelensky invite, Saudi seeks star turn on world stage
One man is revered in Western capitals for standing up to Russia's full-scale invasion of his country.
Zelensky arrives at G7 as Ukraine wins access to F-16s
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Hiroshima for talks with the G7 Saturday, after winning long-sought access to advanced US fighter jets and training for Kyiv's pilots.
'Apathy and indifference': Greece's disillusioned voters
Greek elections have a reputation of being raucous affairs, with loud arguments at taverns or street protests -- but the vibe is muted ahead of Sunday's polls, as voters doubt the main parties' ability to lift their economic woes.
Taiwan president vows to keep 'status quo' on cross-strait relations
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Saturday to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in the face of increased military pressure from China, saying that "war is not an option".
Zelensky heads to G7 as Ukraine wins access to F-16s
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday headed to Hiroshima to join G7 talks, after winning long-sought US support for access to advanced fighter jets and training for Kyiv's pilots.
Business tough in China as national security trumps all
Doing business in China has become harder and potentially more perilous as the government prioritises an ever-widening definition of national security over all else, despite insisting the country has reopened for trading.
'New Greece' or 'nightmare'? Rivals in last pitch before Sunday's vote
Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged voters to return him to power to build a "new Greece", while his rival called for an end to the "nightmare" of his term, in closing rallies Friday ahead of the most uncertain general election in a decade.
Tens of thousands protest growing wave of violence in Serbia
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Serbian capital Belgrade on Friday, amid growing concern at rising levels of violence following two mass shootings that killed 18 people this month.
Zelensky says 'some' Arab leaders turn 'blind eye' to Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused some Arab leaders of ignoring the horrors of Russia's invasion of his country during a speech Friday at an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia.
Ugandan LGBT activist fears reprisal over anti-gay law
A Ugandan LGBT activist said on Friday they planned to return to their home country next week despite fears of reprisal after the approval of a new anti-gay law.
Russian economy pressured as hundreds more added to US blacklist
The United States added hundreds more companies and individuals to its sanctions blacklist Friday as it broadened efforts to choke of Russia's global supply chains and starve its economy over its war on Ukraine.
Biden backs advanced fighter jets, pilot training for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden told G7 leaders that Washington will support providing advanced warplanes including F-16s to Ukraine and will back efforts to train Kyiv's pilots, a senior White House official said Friday.
Europe stocks rally, Wall Street stalls
European stocks advanced Friday, with Frankfurt stocks hitting a record high, on confidence of a US debt ceiling deal, but the rally lost steam on Wall Street as Treasury yields rose.
'Regret' as toxic arms watchdog fails to agree roadmap
The world's chemical weapons watchdog on Friday failed to agree a roadmap for the next five years because of deep divisions between Western powers, and Russia and Syria.
Food supplies 'running low' in Italy flood areas as death toll rises
The toll from floods that have devastated Italy's Emilia Romagna region rose to 14 on Friday, amid calls for the government to revive an abandoned project to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.
US offers $100 mln to help Sudan, neighbors cope with displaced
The United States on Friday promised $103 million for Sudan and neighboring countries to support displaced people as a month of war between rival generals triggers a humanitarian crisis.
Assad caps return to Arab fold at Saudi-hosted summit
Arab leaders welcomed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad back into the fold Friday at a summit in Saudi Arabia that is also expected to confront conflicts across the Middle East and beyond.
High security for India's G20 meet in restive Kashmir
Elite Indian commandos patrolled the streets of Srinagar on Friday ahead of a G20 tourism meeting next week, with China and Pakistan condemning holding the event in the disputed territory of Indian-administered Kashmir.