Macron, Abbas call for Gaza truce as Hamas insists on guarantees

Over 400 killed in Darfur paramilitary attacks: UN

Greece signs deal to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France

New armed extremist group claims rail HQ bombing

Mounting pressure on Israel to end war amid deal talks

Tensions flare as Algeria asks 12 French officials to leave

Iran FM to head to Moscow to discuss nuclear talks

Iran's Foreign Minister is to visit ally Russia this week to discuss nuclear negotiations with the United States, ahead of a new round of talks between the foes planned for Rome.

German parliament to vote on Merz as new chancellor May 6

German MPs will gather on May 6 to elect Friedrich Merz as the country's new chancellor after his conservative CDU/CSU bloc sealed a coalition agreement with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD).

Japan sees record population drop in 2024 to 120 million

Japan's population fell to 120.3 million as of October 2024, official data showed on Monday, marking a record fall of 898,000 people from the previous year.

WHO says child dies after Israel strike hits Gaza hospital

An Israeli air strike Sunday hit one of Gaza's few functioning hospitals, resulting in the death of a child according to the World Health Organization, as Israel warned it would expand its offensive if Hamas does not release hostages.

Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to see war devastation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to visit his country to better understand the devastation wrought by Russia's invasion.

US finds no evidence linking Turkish student to antisemitism, terrorism: Report

The U.S. State Department has found no evidence that Rumeysa Öztürk, a Turkish graduate student at Tufts University in Massachusetts, engaged in antisemitic activity or supported a terrorist organization, according to a report Sunday.

Israeli PM says Macron 'gravely mistaken' in promoting Palestinian state

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that French President Emmanuel Macron was "gravely mistaken" in advocating for a Palestinian state.

Israeli military says missile fired from Yemen

The Israeli military said a missile had been launched from Yemen on Sunday and was likely intercepted, as AFP journalists heard muffled blasts in Jerusalem.

Trump is 'fully fit' for duty, his doctor says after physical

U.S. President Donald Trump’s doctor says the oldest man to be elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief as the White House released the results of Trump's physical exam from Friday.

Lavrov accuses Ukraine of breaking US-brokered deal terms

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's administration for dismissing a prospective U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire between the warring states.

Greek cadets disciplined over anti-Türkiye chants

A group of Greek naval cadets has faced disciplinary action as they have been under an investigation for three weeks after chanting anti-Türkiye slogans during the March 25 Independence Day parade in Athens.

Damascus, YPG-led SDF advance integration talks

Syrian government officials and YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has continued crucial talks on the implementation of a series of key agreements after a deal was reached on the strategic Tishrin Dam.