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Fighting across southern front as Ukraine wages counter-offensive
Intense fighting was raging on Tuesday across the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson occupied by Russia, Kyiv's presidency said, as its troops pressed counter-offensives "in various directions".
Most markets bounce after Powell-induced sell-off
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday on bargain-buying following the latest selloff, but confidence remains at a premium as traders contemplate the prospect of more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and a possible recession.
Fighting in Iraqi capital leaves 23 dead after Sadr quits politics
Fighting between rival Iraqi forces raged for a second day Tuesday with rocket fire echoing from Baghdad's Green Zone where 23 supporters of powerful Shiite leader Moqtada Sadr have been shot dead, medics said.
In shadow of abandoned US airbase, Bagram's economy withers
For years, the sprawling military base at Bagram, just north of Kabul, was a potent symbol of the United States' two decades of war in Afghanistan.
Taiwan, China trade barbs over island drone incursions
Taipei and Beijing have traded barbs over a recent string of drone sorties that have flown from the Chinese mainland to an outlying Taiwanese island, some surveilling military outposts.
Ukraine launches offensive in south, IAEA team head to nuclear plant
Ukrainian forces pressed their counter-offensive to retake the Russian-occupied southern region of Kherson, while a team of UN experts were en route to inspect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant which was targeted by fresh shelling over the weekend.
Asian markets mixed as traders steel for more rate hikes
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday with confidence at a premium as traders contemplate the prospect of more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and a possible recession.
Ukrainians flee war to find refuge in occupied West Bank
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Olena and Eduard German, a Jewish couple from Kharkiv, found refuge in an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank.
Shelling targets Baghdad's Green Zone amid deadly chaos after Sadr quits politics
Shelling targeted Baghdad's high-security Green Zone Monday, a security source said, after Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr said he was quitting politics, sparking chaos in which 12 of his supporters were killed.
Iran says nuclear deal 'meaningless' without end to watchdog probe
Iran's president said Monday that reviving a 2015 atomic deal with world powers would be pointless unless the UN nuclear watchdog put an end to its probe of undeclared sites in the country.
Angolan president Lourenco wins second term
Angola's President Joao Lourenco won a second five-year term on Monday after his MPLA party emerged victorious with a thin majority in last week's closely fought election, extending its decades-long rule in the oil-rich country.
IAEA team heads to nuclear plant, Ukraine launches offensive in south
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday he was en route to inspect Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, as Kyiv's forces launched a counter-offensive to retake the Russian-occupied southern region of Kherson.
Clashes in northern Ethiopia despite peace pleas
Fighting was reported in a volatile area of northern Ethiopia on Monday, local sources said, despite urgent international appeals for a halt to the renewed hostilities between government forces and Tigrayan rebels.
Angola ruling party wins vote, president secures second term
Angola's MPLA party was on Monday declared the winner of a closely fought election, extending its decades long rule in the oil-rich country and handing President Joao Lourenco a second term.
Preparing for the worst near Ukraine's precarious nuclear plant
In the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, which lies close to Europe's largest nuclear plant, which has been targeted by shelling, Ukrainians are picking up iodine pills and preparing for the worst.
Scholz eyes 'sovereign, enlarged EU' including Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday pledged emphatic backing for Ukraine and other hopefuls to join the European Union, underlining however that enlarging the bloc to "30 or 36" would require reforms.
As crisis bites, Spain pushes to become EU energy hub
With Europe facing a major energy crisis, Spain wants to become the new gateway for gas through an ambitious trans-Pyrenees pipeline and is hoping supply-starved Germany will pressure a reluctant France.
Iran says nuclear deal 'meaningless' without end to watchdog's probe
The Iranian president on Monday said reviving a 2015 deal with world powers will be pointless unless the UN nuclear watchdog puts an end to its probe of undeclared sites in the country.
IAEA chief taking team to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday he was en route to inspect Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which has been targeted by fresh shelling over the past day, according to its operator.
Asian, European markets tumble after Powell's rates warning
Markets sank Monday and the dollar rallied after Fed boss Jerome Powell warned of more interest rate hikes to fight inflation and poured cold water on the prospects of a cut in the new year.
What next for Boris Johnson?
Following a spectacular fall from grace and power, speculation is rife about what outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will do next.
Virtual reality revives Iraq's war-ravaged heritage
An Iraqi museum is using computer technology and virtual reality headsets to turn back time, so visitors can explore heritage sites destroyed by jihadist fighters and in battles to defeat them.
EU ministers to study call for ban on Russian tourists
EU foreign ministers are to discuss this week an appeal led by Ukraine to ban Russian tourists from visiting Europe.
Bolsonaro, Lula trade jabs in Brazil debate
Sparks flew Sunday as far-right President Jair Bolsonaro accused leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of massive corruption -- and drew accusations of "destroying Brazil" in return -- as they faced off in their first election debate.
Experienced Truss favourite to be next UK PM
Liz Truss has emerged as the clear favourite to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the ruling Conservative party and UK prime minister, using her political experience to pull ahead of challenger Rishi Sunak.
Truss tipped to prevail as UK leadership race nears end
The race to become Britain's next prime minister is in its final week, with Liz Truss appeared poised to secure the top job, along with daunting challenges.
Rival Libya leaders trade blame after Tripoli clashes kill 32
Libya's rival premiers on Sunday traded accusations over deadly clashes in Tripoli -- the worst in the capital since a landmark 2020 ceasefire and which sparked fears of a major new conflict.
'Brilliant' Pandya helps india edge Pakistan in Asia Cup thriller
Skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday lauded Hardik Pandya's brilliance with bat and ball after the all-rounder guided India to a thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament.
A dancing Hillary Clinton comes to Finnish leader's defense
"Keep dancing," former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tweeted Sunday, lending her personal support to Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, whose taste for partying has drawn global attention.
All-round Pandya helps India edge Pakistan in Asia Cup thriller
Hardik Pandya starred with bat and ball to lead India to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in a last-over Twenty20 thriller in the Asia Cup on Sunday.
Angola's ex-strongman dos Santos laid to rest in Luanda
Angola's former strongman president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, whose nearly four-decade rule was marred by graft and nepotism allegations, was buried in Luanda on Sunday despite a family row over his final resting place.
Kumar, Pandya help India bowl out Pakistan for 147 in Asia Cup
Pace bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Pandya shared seven wickets between them as India bowled out Pakistan for 147 in a crunch Asia Cup Twenty20 international on Sunday.
India to bowl against Pakistan in Kohli's 100th T20
India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field against Pakistan in a landmark 100th Twenty20 international for Virat Kohli on Sunday.
Angola bids solemn farewell to ex-strongman dos Santos
Angolans and world leaders gathered on Sunday for the state funeral of former strongman president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, whose nearly four-decade rule of the oil-rich nation was marred by allegations of plunder and nepotism.
Tentative calm in Libyan capital after clashes kill 32
Flights resumed and shops re-opened in Libya's capital Tripoli on Sunday after clashes between backers of rival governments killed at least 32 people and sparked fears of major new conflict.
Thousands rally in Argentina to support ex-leader Kirchner
Supporters of Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner -- on trial for alleged corruption -- gathered across the country on Saturday, with police using tear gas and water cannon in the capital Buenos Aires.
Libya clashes death toll rises to 32, and 159 wounded: ministry
Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 32 people, the health ministry said Sunday in a new toll, after a battle that sparked fears of major new conflict.
Two US Navy warships transit through Taiwan Strait
Two United States warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the American navy said, the first such transit since China staged unprecedented military drills around the island.
Egypt dims lights to boost foreign reserves
An economic crisis spurred by the Ukraine war is casting darkness upon Egypt's streets, as the government dims lights to free up energy for export and bolster hard currency reserves.