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As Dalai Lama approaches 90, Tibetans weigh future
When the Dalai Lama turns 90 in July, the Buddhist monk, who for many exiled Tibetans personifies dreams of a free homeland, will ask if they want a successor.
US defense chief shared sensitive information in second Signal chat: US media
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on forthcoming US air strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, the New York Times and CNN reported on Sunday.
South Korea ex-president back in court for criminal trial
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court Monday for the second hearing of his criminal trial to defend himself against insurrection charges over his short-lived declaration of martial law.
Beijing slams 'appeasement' of US in trade deals that hurt China
China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, promising countermeasures against those who "appease" Washington in the blistering tariff war.
Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes
Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock -- and sometimes entertain -- with outrageous remarks that pull no punches.
El Salvador offers to swap US deportees with Venezuela
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele offered Venezuela Sunday a trade of 252 Venezuelans deported to his country by the United States for an equal number of political prisoners held by President Nicolas Maduro's regime.
El Salvador's president proposes prisoner exchange with Venezuela
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele offered Venezuela Sunday a trade of 252 Venezuelans deported to his country by the United States for an equal number of political prisoners held by President Nicolas Maduro's regime.
Israel cancels visas for French lawmakers
Israel's government cancelled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials two days before they were to start a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Sunday, the group said.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Easter truce, as Trump predicts 'deal'
Russia and Ukraine on Sunday accused each other of violating an Easter truce as US President Donald Trump surprisingly announced that the war rivals could make a "deal" this week.
Israel says Gaza medics' killing a 'mistake,' to dismiss commander
An Israeli military probe into the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza admitted Sunday that mistakes led to their deaths and that a field commander would be dismissed.
Trump eyes gutting US diplomacy in Africa, cutting soft power: draft plan
The United States would drastically reduce its diplomatic footprint in Africa and scrap State Department offices dealing with climate change, democracy and human rights, according to a draft White House order.
Lebanon army says 3 troops killed in munitions blast in south
Lebanon's military said a munitions blast in the country's war-torn south killed an officer and two soldiers on Sunday, days after an explosion killed another soldier.
Ukrainian troops celebrate Easter as blasts punctuate Putin's truce
Chaplain Volodymyr was in the middle of his Easter prayer near the front in Ukraine's Donetsk region when another explosion blasted out, piercing the air despite a 30-hour truce announced by Russia for the holiday.
Ukrainians voice scepticism on Easter truce
As bells rang out for Easter Sunday in Kyiv, local people told AFP they did not believe Moscow would keep its word by observing a truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian soldiers' lovers kept waiting as war drags on
Kateryna Halushka often sits alone, staring at her phone waiting for a sign of life from her boyfriend, a Ukrainian soldier fighting at the front.
Taxes on super rich and tech giants stall under Trump
Global tax plans targeting billionaires and multinational companies are running aground, with the United States torpedoing reforms under President Donald Trump.
'Pandora's box': alarm bells in Indonesia over rising military role
Greater military influence in government, reporters under threat and a stuttering economy -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's first six months in power have triggered alarm bells for activists worried about a return to the country's authoritarian roots.
Another round of anti-Trump protests hits US cities
Thousands of protesters rallied Saturday in New York, Washington and other cities across the United States for a second major round of demonstrations against Donald Trump and his hard-line policies.
US, Iran report progress in nuclear talks, will meet again
The United States and Iran made progress in a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Saturday and agreed to meet again next week, both sides said.
Hamas armed wing says fate of US-Israeli captive unknown
The fate of a US-Israeli hostage who Hamas said had featured in an Israeli truce proposal remains unknown, the group said on Saturday, separately releasing a video of another captive alive.
Zelensky says Ukraine will observe Putin's Easter truce but claims violations
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his forces would observe a surprise Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin that is set to last until midnight on Sunday, even as air-raid sirens sounded in Kyiv.
US, Iran to hold more nuclear talks after latest round
The United States and Iran concluded a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Saturday, agreeing to meet again in a week for further discussions.
Afghan PM condemns Pakistan's 'unilateral' deportations
Afghanistan's prime minister condemned on Saturday the "unilateral measures" taken by Pakistan to forcibly deport tens of thousands of Afghans since the start of April.
Iran says to hold more nuclear talks with US after latest round
The United States and Iran on Saturday concluded a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, agreeing to meet again in a week's time, the Iranian foreign ministry said.
Vance and Francis: divergent values but shared ideas
Pope Francis is the spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics who preaches for a more open church and empathy for migrants.
Iran, US conclude second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
The United States and Iran on Saturday concluded a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, with Iranian media saying the discussions took place in a "constructive atmosphere".
Trans rights supporters rally outside UK parliament after landmark ruling
Thousands of people on Saturday rallied in central London in support of trans rights, after a landmark court ruling on the definition of a "woman".
Vance discusses migration during Vatican meeting with pope's right-hand man
US Vice President JD Vance met with the Vatican's second-highest official on Saturday, in which they discussed the thorny issue of refugees just two months after Pope Francis incurred the wrath of the White House after lambasting the new US administration over its migration policies.
Afghan FM tells Pakistan's top diplomat deportations are 'disappointment'
Afghanistan's foreign minister expressed "deep concern and disappointment" to his Pakistani counterpart on Saturday over the forced deportation of tens of thousands of Afghans since the start of April.
Money, power, violence in high-stakes Philippine elections
Philippines election hopefuls like mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa have to ask themselves whether the job is worth taking a bullet.
Iran, US hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
The United States and Iran resumed on Saturday high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, a week after an initial round of discussions that both sides described as "constructive".
Japanese warships dock at Cambodia's Chinese-renovated naval base
Two Japanese warships made a port call at Cambodia's Chinese-renovated naval base on Saturday, the Japanese embassy said, the first vessels to dock at the site that has raised concerns in Washington.