Deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo: health agency

Macron: France outpaced in Africa by China, Türkiye, US

Iraq PM vows monopoly on arms as parliament approves gov’t

Gazans say today’s catastrophe is worse amid Nakba anniversary

Israel to sue NYT over report on sexual abuse of Palestinian inmates

Russia, Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each

CIA director visits Cuba as communist island runs out of oil

The head of the CIA visited Cuba on Thursday, an extraordinary step-up in contact between Washington and Havana as the communist-run island reels from U.S. pressure, declaring that it is out of oil.

Italy in the Hormuz crisis: diplomacy, naval missions and food security

Since the outbreak of the war between Iran and the United States, Italy has acted together with its European partners, the G7 and multilateral organisations to promote a cessation of hostilities, ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the Middle East.

US brokers between Israel, Lebanon, says progress with China on Mideast conflict

The United States on Thursday sought to extend a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as President Donald Trump voiced optimism at China's efforts on Iran.

Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi

President Donald Trump said he made "fantastic trade deals" with Xi Jinping as the pair met on Friday at final meetings of a superpower summit that, according to the U.S. leader, has also reaped a Chinese offer to help open the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia pummels Kiev, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes

Ukrainian emergency services said Friday that a massive Russian missile and drone attack that pummelled Kiev the previous day killed at least 24 people, further shredding hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion.

Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict", a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing on Thursday at a superpower summit.

Latvia prime minister resigns over straying Ukraine drones

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew support in a row over Ukrainian drones that strayed into the Baltic nation.

UK health minister resigns in new blow to PM Starmer

Wes Streeting announced Thursday that he has resigned as Britain's health minister, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge against embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Starmer faces Labour Party leadership challenge

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future remained uncertainon Thursday as key members of his Labour Party prepared to challenge his leadership following calls by dozens of his fellow lawmakers to step down.

Netanyahu’s claim on secret visit to UAE sparks tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the Iran war sparks tension in the region, with Abu Dhabi describing the allegations as “baseless.”

Gaza board envoy says ceasefire ‘far from perfect’

  The high representative for Gaza in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has said the fragile ceasefire in the Palestinian territory was holding despite daily violations, as he urged Hamas to disarm.

Death toll from Russian strikes on Kiev rises to five: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that the death toll from Russian drone and missile strikes on the capital Kiev had risen to five, with around another 40 people wounded.