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China will 'never commit to abandoning the use of force' on Taiwan: Xi
President Xi Jinping on Sunday vowed China would "never commit to abandoning the use of force" when it comes to the issue of Taiwan, in a speech marking the beginning of the Communist Party Congress in Beijing.
China's Communist Party Congress opens to endorse Xi's rule
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday opened the Communist Party's five-yearly Congress at which thousands of hand-picked delegates are set to rubber stamp his bid to rule for a historic third term.
Iran protests: how far can they go?
On an early autumn day in Tehran, the morality police arrested in a city park a 22-year-old Iranian woman who was in the capital on a family visit, bundled her into a van and drove her to the police station.
China's Communist Party elites gather to endorse Xi's rule
Chinese President Xi Jinping will on Sunday open the Communist Party's five-yearly Congress at which thousands of hand-picked delegates are set to rubber stamp his bid to rule for a historic third term.
Russia says 11 killed in 'terrorist' attack at military site
Russia said two gunmen from an ex-Soviet state on Saturday attacked a military training ground killing 11 people who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine and wounding 15 others.
China's Communist Party gathers to re-elect Xi
Almost 2,300 delegates from the Chinese Communist Party will gather in Beijing on Sunday for a congress that is expected to deliver President Xi Jinping a historic third term in control of a country his zero-Covid policy has closed off from much of the rest of the world.
In reversal, Musk to continue funding Starlink in Ukraine
Elon Musk said Saturday that his company SpaceX will continue to pay for Starlink satellite internet in war-torn Ukraine, one day after the tech mogul suggested he could not keep funding the project.
Polish NGOs stage mock vote on annexing Russian embassy
Hundreds of people turned out Saturday to take part in a mock referendum on whether Poland should annex Russia's embassy in Warsaw, part of a protest organised by several campaigning groups.
'Mullahs must get lost,' Iranians sing at new Mahsa Amini protests
Angry demonstrators took to streets across Iran again Saturday despite internet cuts, as the protest movement sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in custody entered a fifth week.
New UK finance minister tears up tottering PM's agenda
Britain's new finance minister on Saturday warned of looming tax hikes as he admitted to "mistakes" made in a disastrous budget that still threatens to bring down Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Oil depot hit and on fire in Russia's Belgorod: governor
An oil depot in Russia's Belgorod region bordering Ukraine is on fire after being shelled on Saturday, the governor said, as strikes increases against the area.
Oil depot hit and on fire in Russia's Belgorodd: governor
An oil depot in Russia's Belgorod region bordering Ukraine is on fire after being shelled on Saturday, the governor said, as strikes increases against the area.
Pakistan summons US envoy over Biden 'most dangerous nation' remark
Pakistan on Saturday summoned the US ambassador for an explanation after President Joe Biden described the South Asian country as "one of the most dangerous nations in the world" and questioned its nuclear weapons safety protocols.
Iran braces for new demos after Mahsa Amini death
Demonstrators are expected to take to streets across Iran again Saturday over Mahsa Amini despite internet cuts, as the protest movement sparked by outrage over her death in custody enters a fifth week.
UK's new finance minister admits taxes to rise as PM reels
Britain's new finance minister Saturday warned of looming tax hikes as he admitted to "mistakes" made in a disastrous budget that still threatens to bring down Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Ex-PM Khan says Pakistan by-election 'a referendum' on his popularity
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is a candidate for seven of eight national assembly seats up for grabs in a key by-election Sunday, a vote he says is "a referendum" on his popularity.
US extends battalion in Lithuania as Russia fears persist
The United States will extend its rotation of a heavy tank battalion in Lithuania, which sees no reduction in the threat from Russia since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Lithuanian officials said Friday.
Hacking revelations put Mexico military on defensive
Leaks from a shadowy group of hackers targeting secret files held by the armed forces of several Latin American nations have fueled controversy in Mexico about the military's growing power.
Brothers get 40 years for car bomb murder of Maltese journalist
Two brothers were on Friday jailed for 40 years each for the car bomb murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia who uncovered corruption in high places and whose killing sparked an international furore and forced the resignation of the prime minister.
Musk says cannot fund Starlink in Ukraine indefinitely
Elon Musk said Friday his company SpaceX wouldn't be able to fund the Starlink satellite internet network over Ukraine indefinitely, amid reports he had asked the US military to cover the costs.
Europe's police keep wary eye on threat from 3D-printed guns
A growing number of seizures of guns made at home from 3D-printed parts are raising alarm bells for European police over an emerging threat.
Kwasi Kwarteng: UK finance minister who failed to get off the mark
Kwasi Kwarteng became the second shortest-serving British finance minister, paying the price for weeks of UK market tumult prompted by his controversial tax-slashing mini-budget.
Jeremy Hunt: softly-spoken survivor takes on hardest role
Newly appointed UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt is a mild-mannered political survivor who will require all of his considerable experience to calm an economy and government beset by chaos.
Pound slides amid UK political drama, stocks soar
The pound fell Friday as under-fire British Prime Minister Liz Truss sacked her finance minister and made a dramatic policy U-turn, while equities rallied for a second day despite surging US inflation.
Denmark paves the way for 'loss and damage' climate aid
It may seem a drop in the ocean, but the $13 million Denmark has earmarked as aid for climate change-related "loss and damages" set an important precedent.
Liz Truss's political journey takes perilous new twist
British Prime Minister Liz Truss won power by appealing to Conservative members as the heir to Margaret Thatcher. Barely six weeks into her tenure, her hard-right economic platform lies in ruins.
Kwasi Kwarteng: end of a short road for UK's finance minister
Kwasi Kwarteng became the second shortest-serving British finance minister, paying the price for weeks of UK market tumult prompted by his controversial tax-slashing mini-budget.
Putin, Baku criticise Macron for 'unacceptable' Karabakh remarks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijan on Friday slammed "unacceptable" comments from French leader Emmanuel Macron's on the decades-long conflict between arch foes Baku and Yerevan.
Italy lower house of parliament elects far-right speaker
A far-right committed Eurosceptic known for his anti-abortion, anti-gay views was elected speaker of Italy's lower house of parliament on Friday.
Moscow orders Crimea bridge to be repaired by July 2023
Russia indicated Friday repairs to the Crimea bridge could take months after an explosion on the key supply link that sparked a barrage of retaliatory missile strikes on Ukraine.
Irish minister senses 'warmer' UK tone in post-Brexit talks
Ireland has detected a "warmer" tone from the new UK government as Britain and the EU seek compromise on a controversial post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, the Irish European Affairs minister told AFP.
Sweden parties agree to form govt with far-right backing
Three Swedish right-wing parties will build a minority government with the unprecedented backing of the far-right Sweden Democrats, the four parties said Friday, immediately unveiling plans to construct new nuclear reactors as well as crack down on crime and immigration.