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S.Africa's ANC to start coalition talks after bruising vote
South Africa's ruling ANC said Sunday that it would enter talks with other parties to form a new government, after losing its three-decade-old absolute majority in a watershed election.
N. Korea vows to stop trash balloons after sending hundreds over border
North Korea said Sunday it would stop sending trash-filled balloons across the border into the South, saying the "disgusting" missives had been an effective countermeasure against propaganda sent by anti-regime activists.
Women lead race as Mexicans vote for new president
Mexicans started voting Sunday in a presidential election dominated by two women -- a historic first in a country with a history of gender-based violence and discrimination.
India's Modi eyes election victory, top opponent back behind bars
A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed Sunday to keep fighting "dictatorship" before he returned to jail Sunday, following elections widely expected to produce another landslide victory for the Hindu-nationalist leader.
India's Modi eyes election victory as top opponent heads to jail
A top opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed Sunday to keep fighting "dictatorship" as he prepared to return to jail, following elections widely expected to produce another landslide victory for the Hindu-nationalist leader.
Serbia reruns local elections in capital
Serbia's capital Belgrade on Sunday held a fresh round of voting in local elections, nearly six months after alleged irregularities and accusations of fraud marred an earlier vote.
Israel fights Hamas as mediators urge both to accept Gaza truce plan
Israel battled and bombarded Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as mediators called on both sides to agree to a truce and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden.
India's Modi eyes election victory as top opponent readies for jail
A top opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would return to jail Sunday as his bail conditions demand after elections that were widely expected to result in another landslide victory for the Hindu-nationalist leader.
Zelensky says China working hard to 'prevent' countries from attending peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China on Sunday of working hard to stop countries from going to a peace summit, which Beijing has publicly criticised because Russia is not invited.
Top Modi opponent to return to jail after India vote ends
A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would return to jail Sunday, the end of the bail term issued to allow him to campaign in just-concluded national elections.
North Korea sends 600 more trash-filled balloons over border
North Korea has floated another 600 trash-filled balloons across the border, the South's military said Sunday, with personnel in hazmat suits seen collecting piles of rubbish containing everything from cigarette butts to bits of cardboard and plastic.
Mexico on brink of electing first woman president
Mexican voters are expected to make history Sunday by electing their first woman president, a milestone in the crime-plagued country where gender-based violence and discrimination have long been rampant.
S. Korean president to host Africa summit eyeing minerals, trade
South Korea will aim to secure critical mineral imports and boost trade ties with Africa as President Yoon Suk Yeol hosts dozens of heads of state from the continent at a major summit on Tuesday.
China defence chief says Beijing ready to 'forcefully' stop Taiwan independence
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is ready to "forcefully" stop Taiwan independence but called for greater exchanges with the United States.
WHO prolongs talks on pandemic accord
World Health Organization members on Saturday extended negotiations on a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics for up to a year as the WHO chief warned that a new crisis was just a matter of time.
El Salvador's Bukele sworn in, says 'bitter medicine' needed for economy
El Salvador's popular gang-busting President Nayib Bukele was sworn in for a second term Saturday, asking citizens to give him "unconditional support" as the government prescribes "bitter medicine" to improve the economy.
Gaza mediators urge Israel, Hamas to accept truce plan
Qatari, Egyptian and US mediators called on Israel and Hamas Saturday to "finalise" the truce deal outlined by US President Joe Biden, as Israeli forces pounded Rafah in southern Gaza.
Elections suspended in two violent Mexico municipalities
Voting has been suspended in two municipalities in southern Mexico due to a spike in violence, authorities said Saturday, just one day before the country elects a new president.
Gazans back in war-ravaged Jabalia 'shocked' by destruction
Mohammed Al-Najjar, a 33-year-old Gazan, said Saturday he was "shocked" and feeling "lost" as he returned home, only to find much of Jabalia refugee camp in ruins after an Israeli offensive
'Biden is our only hope': Thousands of Israelis urge hostage deal
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv Saturday to demand acceptance of a ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden, with many fearing the premier would reject the proposal.
Orban holds mass 'peace' rally as EU elections near
Tens of thousands of Hungarians rallied at a "peace march" Saturday called by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is increasingly stoking fears of a war between the West and Russia he blames on Brussels and NATO, ahead of EU elections next week.
El Salvador's 'all-powerful' Bukele sworn in for second term
El Salvador's gang-busting President Nayib Bukele was sworn in for a second term Saturday, more popular -- and more powerful -- than ever.
India PM Modi appears set to triumph as voting ends in marathon election
India's Hindu-nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked set to win a third straight landslide election victory on Saturday at the close of a six-week general election bedevilled by searing heatwaves.
Modi confident of victory as voting in India's six-week election ends
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday he was confident of his return to power after voting ended in the country's six-week election, a marathon contest bedevilled by successive punishing heatwaves.
Ovidiu Toma CTO of KARATBARS and Bogdan Mărunțis: The CRYPTODATA case and its impact in Romania
Corruption remains a persistent problem in Romania, and a new case is once again putting the issue in the spotlight. The technology company Cryptodata, led by Ovidiu Toma and Bogdan Mărunțis and known for its activities in the field of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, is at the centre of an extensive corruption scandal. The National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) is investigating Cryptodata as well as Toma and Mărunțis for allegations of money laundering and links to the Romanian underworld.
'No alternative': Ramaphosa's SAfrica future hangs in the balance
It was predicted to go badly but turned out to be worse: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa led the ANC to its worst election result since the end of apartheid, one which threatens his survival.
India's six-week election ends with vote in Hindu holy city
India's marathon election drew to a close Saturday six weeks after voting began, with voters enduring a scorching heatwave to cast their ballots in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi.
Orban steps up rhetoric over Ukraine war as elections near
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was to address a mass rally in Budapest on Saturday, as he increasingly stokes fears of war between the West and Russia with verbal attacks on Brussels and NATO ahead of elections.
'We are hated': Israelis feel isolation over Gaza war
A series of diplomatic setbacks, strong condemnation of a recent Gaza strike, and intense protests on Western campuses have left Israelis feeling their country is unfairly isolated.
US defence chief praises 'new era of security' in Asia-Pacific
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday hailed a "new era of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, as Washington strengthens its network of alliances aimed at countering China's growing military might and influence.
Zelensky arrives at Singapore security forum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Saturday at a Singapore security forum, as he seeks to rally support for Kyiv while a Russian offensive gains ground.
Millions suffer through heatwave on last day of India election
India's gruelling heatwave is set to abate soon but that was no consolation to housewife Bindwasvini Devi, one of the millions braving Saturday's scorching sun to vote in the final day of national elections.