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Trump praises Liberian leader on English - his native tongue
US President Donald Trump complimented the president of Liberia Wednesday on his English-speaking skills -- despite English being the official language of the West African nation.
Brazil, Trump up the ante in row over Bolsonaro coup trial
Brazil and the United States escalated their row Wednesday over President Donald Trump's support for coup-accused ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, with the American president slapping a 50 percent tariff on one of its main steel suppliers.
S.Korean court orders new arrest of disgraced ex-president Yoon
A South Korean court early Thursday approved a fresh arrest warrant for disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol and placed him in custody, days after special investigators renewed efforts to detain him over his failed martial law bid.
Trump broadens push for tariff deals, unveils 50% Brazil levy
US President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff Wednesday targeting Brazil as he blasted the trial of the country's ex-leader, while widening a push to secure more bilateral trade deals with other partners.
Hamas agrees partial hostage release in 'difficult' truce talks
Hamas on Wednesday said it would release 10 hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire talks after Israel struck an upbeat note about the prospects for a deal to stop the fighting in the embattled Palestinian territory.
Brazil summons US envoy over criticism of Bolsonaro trial
Brazil said Wednesday it had summoned the US charge d'affaires in a diplomatic row following President Donald Trump's criticism of the coup trial of his right-wing ally, ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro.
Ukraine says Russia launched largest drone attack of war
Russia pummelled Ukraine Wednesday with its largest missile and drone attack in more than three years of war, hours after US President Donald Trump launched an expletive-filled attack on Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Israel shifts tone in push for Hamas peace deal in Gaza
Israel struck an upbeat note about the prospects for a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Gaza on Wednesday, falling in behind US President Donald Trump and his optimism for an end to 21 months of bitter fighting in the Palestinian territory.
Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit
US President Donald Trump hailed West Africa's rich natural resources as he hosted five of its leaders Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing influence of Russia and China.
Macron, Starmer talk Channel migration as UK visit gets political
French President Emmanuel Macron held talks on Wednesday with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as the issue of small-boat crossings of the English Channel dominated the second day of his UK state visit.
Yemen's Huthis claim deadly Red Sea attack on merchant ship
Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed responsibility Wednesday for a deadly attack that sank a merchant vessel earlier this week, their second attack on Red Sea shipping in 24 hours as they resumed their campaign in the key waterway.
Israel PM eyes Hamas truce deal despite hurdles in talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sounded upbeat Wednesday about the prospects for a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Gaza, even as talks with Palestinian militant group Hamas failed to produce a breakthrough.
Trump hosts African leaders in landmark trade-focused summit
US President Donald Trump will host five leaders from West Africa Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing regional influence of Russia and China.
Greece to halt asylum hearings for migrants on boats from Africa
Greece will suspend all asylum hearings for migrants arriving on boats from North Africa for three months, the prime minister said Wednesday following a rise in migrant arrivals from Libya.
Israel FM says Hamas truce deal 'achievable' despite hurdles in talks
Israel's foreign minister on Wednesday voiced confidence about reaching a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in war-torn Gaza, despite no immediate signs of a breakthrough in ongoing talks with Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Zelensky talks peace with pope ahead of Ukraine conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV Wednesday on the eve of an international conference in Rome on rebuilding his war-torn country.
Zelensky talks peace with pope ahead of Ukraine recovery conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV on the eve of an international conference in Rome on rebuilding his war-torn country.
Top European rights court finds Russia committed abuses in Ukraine
A top European court on Wednesday ruled Russia committed a string of human rights violations in backing anti-Kyiv separatists in eastern Ukraine from 2014, in the downing of the MH17 flight that year and in invading Ukraine in 2022.
European stocks brush off Trump's copper, pharma tariff threats
European stock markets rose Wednesday, brushing off US President Donald Trump's tariff threats on copper and pharmaceuticals.
France police raid far-right party offices over campaign financing
The leader of France's National Rally said police seized documents from the far-right party's headquarters Wednesday, a raid prosecutors said was linked to a French probe into alleged illegal campaign financing.
Ukraine says Russia launched largest drone, missile attack of war
Russia pummelled Ukraine with its largest missile and drone attack in more than three years of war, claiming to have targeted an airfield in a region bordering EU and NATO member Poland.
Israel, Hamas defiant as US presses for ceasefire
Israel's bid to crush Hamas's capabilities and bring the hostages home dominated talks between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, the Israeli prime minister said, even as the Palestinian militants vowed no surrender in Gaza.
Spain PM announces anti-graft plan as scandal rocks govt
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced an anti-corruption plan designed with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in a bid to salvage confidence in his scandal-hit government.
Markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks
Stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, while keeping an eye on trade talks after the US president warned he would not again extend a deadline to reach deals.
Japan imperial couple visit WWII memorial, hail 'deep friendship' in Mongolia
Japan's imperial couple commemorated compatriots who died in internment camps after the end of World War II during the first state visit to Mongolia by a Japanese emperor.
Netanyahu says reaffirmed hostages release, Hamas defeat in Trump talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he discussed efforts to release hostages held in Gaza and the ongoing military campaign to defeat Hamas during talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump.
Taiwan kicks off military drills in face of China threat
Taiwan began its annual military drills on Wednesday with troops joined by the largest-ever mobilisation of reservists for 10 days of training aimed at defending against a Chinese invasion.
Rubio departs for whirlwind Asia trip overshadowed by tariffs
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Malaysia on Tuesday for meetings with ASEAN allies, a trip that has been overshadowed by fears of a trade war.
Rubio imposter used AI to message high-level officials, reports say
An imposter posing as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent AI-generated voice and text messages to high-level officials and foreign ministers, reports said Tuesday, the latest American official to be targeted by impersonators.
Trump holds fresh talks with Netanyahu to end Gaza 'tragedy'
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met for the second time in 24 hours Tuesday as the US president intensified the pressure on the Israeli prime minister to reach a deal to end the "tragedy" of the war in Gaza.
US scraps shoe removal at airport screening
Passengers at US airports will no longer have to remove their shoes to pass through security under a new policy unveiled Tuesday, 20 years after the requirement was introduced.
King Charles, Macron laud new 'entente' on first day of French president's state visit
King Charles III and Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday both hailed a new era in UK-France relations as the French president began a three-day formal visit to Britain, the first by an EU head of state since Brexit.