Trump Says Harris Opted To 'Turn Black'
Donald Trump questioned Wednesday whether Democrat Kamala Harris is really Black or is using race as a political convenience in an interview that sent shockwaves through the 2024 presidential contest.
Zelensky Says Ukraine, And The World, Want Russia At Peace Summit
The entire world, including Ukraine, wants Russia to join global leaders at a planned second peace summit to end the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has told French media including AFP.
With Russian forces gaining momentum on the front and aid from allies ebbing or in doubt, Zelensky has launched an ambitious diplomatic offensive to end the war grinding through its third year.
Trump Sharpens His Weapons Against New Rival Kamala Harris
Forced to formulate a new electoral strategy less than 100 days before the US presidential election, Donald Trump will take part in two campaign events on Wednesday, with new opponent Kamala Harris in his sights.
'We Are Not Afraid': Venezuelan Opposition Puts Up Peaceful Resistance
A young violinist accompanied thousands of opposition supporters belting out the Venezuelan national anthem Tuesday at a rally in Caracas, in a peaceful, but firm, rejection of an election victory claimed by strongman Nicolas Maduro.
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Italy's Meloni Says China 'Important Interlocutor' In Managing Global Instability
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed China as an "important interlocutor" in managing global tensions Monday as she met President Xi Jinping.
Quad 'Seriously Concerned' About Situation In South China Sea
The foreign ministers of the United States, Japan, Australia and India on Monday expressed "serious concern" over the situation in the South China Sea in a veiled rebuke to Beijing.
Finance Minister To Reveal Fiscal Audit Of 'Broke' Britain
Finance minister Rachel Reeves will on Monday claim Britain is "broke and broken" when she reveals the findings of an assessment into the country's public finances ahead of a forthcoming budget.
Latino Voters' Economic Concerns Narrow Democrats' Edge Against Trump
A naturalized US citizen, Nicaraguan-born Linda Fornos believes uncontrolled immigration is harming her family's ability to care for itself, and says she will be casting her ballot for Donald Trump in November -- having voted Democrat in 2020.
South Africa's ANC To Expel Ex-president Zuma: Media
The disciplinary committee of South Africa's ruling ANC has decided to expel former president Jacob Zuma for leading a rival group into elections in May, several media reported Sunday, citing a leaked document.
Putin Threatens To Restart Production Of Mid-range Nuclear Weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday threatened to relaunch production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if the United States confirmed its intention to deploy missiles to Germany or elsewhere in Europe.
100 Days: Extraordinary US Election Enters The Home Stretch
The 100-day sprint to the US election began Sunday, the final act of a campaign transformed by an assassination attempt and the stunning exit of President Joe Biden.
Maduro Declared Venezuela Election Winner, Opposition Reject Result
Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election Sunday but the opposition and key regional neighbours immediately rejected the official results.
Obama Endorsement Adds Momentum To Harris White House Bid
Former US president Barack Obama endorsed his fellow Democrat Kamala Harris' bid for the White House on Friday, delivering a major boost to her campaign to defeat Donald Trump in November's presidential election.
China, Russia Say To Counter 'Extra-regional Forces' In SE Asia
China and Russia's foreign ministers met their Southeast Asian counterparts Friday after vowing to counter "extra-regional forces", a day before Washington's top diplomat was due to arrive.
Sri Lanka Announces First Presidential Vote Since Unrest
Sri Lanka's first presidential elections since an unprecedented economic crisis spurred widespread unrest will be held in September, the election commission said Friday.
Harris Attacks Trump's 'Extremist' Agenda In Speech To Teachers
Kamala Harris launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump and his "extremist" Republicans as she addressed teachers Thursday, seeking to rally a key part of the Democratic coalition behind her bid to take on the billionaire for the presidency.
Bangladesh PM Surveys Destruction As Unrest Recedes
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wept Thursday as she surveyed the destruction wrought by days of deadly unrest, as student leaders weighed the future of the protests that precipitated the disorder.
Netanyahu, Biden To Meet On Elusive Gaza Deal
Joe Biden will press Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to seal a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite the US president's shock election exit threatening to limit his leverage over the Israeli premier.
Putin Meets Assad Amid Calls To Defuse Turkey-Syria Tensions
President Vladimir Putin held talks with Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Moscow amid calls for Russian mediation to cool tensions between Turkey and Syria.
Israeli PM Urges Global Alliance Against Iranian 'Axis Of Terror'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Gaza ceasefire demonstrators Wednesday and called for a global alliance against the Iranian regime he accuses of funding them, as he addressed a US Congress divided by the war.
Biden Says Time To Pass Torch To 'Younger Voices'
US President Joe Biden told Americans Wednesday he quit the 2024 election to unite the country, saying in a historic Oval Office speech that it was time to pass the torch to "younger voices."
'Kamala IS Brat': Pop World Backs Harris
The pop world has coalesced rapidly around Kamala Harris's last-minute candidacy, as the US vice president gets a boost from an online explosion of videos mixing her speeches with hit songs.
China's FM Wang Discusses Peace Plans With Ukraine Counterpart Kuleba
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in southern China on Wednesday, with both sides calling for peace as Russia's war grinds on against its neighbour.
UK's Starmer Faces First Grilling From MPs After Early Rebellion
Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling as UK prime minister on Wednesday, after suspending seven of his own Labour MPs for rebelling over a controversial welfare policy.
Biden To Address US As Clock Ticks On Presidency
US President Joe Biden will give what could be his final Oval Office speech Wednesday to explain why he dropped out of November's election and deny that he will spend six months as a lame duck.
Israel PM To Rally US Congress Support Amid Tensions With Biden
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress Wednesday, seeking to rally support at a time of tensions between his country and its main military backer over the war in Gaza.
Lula Rallies G20 Countries Against World Hunger Ahead Of Meeting
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday will launch a new initiative against world hunger ahead of an upcoming G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro.
Likely Democratic Candidate Kamala Harris Hits The Campaign Trail
After winning support from Democratic party heavyweights, Kamala Harris will test her potential candidacy with voters Tuesday at a campaign rally in Wisconsin, a critical "swing state" for her likely face-off with Donald Trump.
Trump's Age, Fitness Arguments Backfire With Biden Exit
Donald Trump constantly attacked his Democratic opponent Joe Biden over his age and fitness, but the 78-year-old Republican could find those same arguments coming back to haunt him after the president ended his reelection bid.
Lame Duck Biden Could Still Have An Impact
When Joe Biden returns to the Oval Office on Tuesday after nearly a week at his beach home recovering from Covid, he risks being the lamest of lame ducks for his remaining six months in office.
Netanyahu's US Visit Reminder Of 'Ingrained' US Support Of Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Washington to speak at the United States Congress this week in a context of tense relations between the two countries over the Gaza war.
Blinken Heads To Southeast Asia To Reaffirm Ties With Strategic Allies
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Southeast Asia this week to deepen ties with Washington's strategic allies, an official said Monday, as the United States seeks to bolster its regional stance against an increasingly assertive China.
Lula Says 'Scared' By Maduro's Bloodbath Warning Ahead Of Venezuela Vote
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday he had been "scared" by Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro's warning of a "bloodbath" if he loses elections on Sunday.
The Coconut Tree Presidency? Harris Memes Break The Internet
Last-minute US presidential candidate Kamala Harris is racing to craft her image -- and social media users are moving even more swiftly to signal support, flooding the internet with jokes about coconuts and "brat summers."
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