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Qatar prime minister advances mediation through diplomatic calls

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani has stressed Qatar’s support for every diplomatic effort aimed at ensuring freedom of maritime navigation and paving the way for a comprehensive agreement that delivers sustainable peace in the region. In a call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah al-Saud, they discussed co-operation between Qatar and Saudi Arabia and ways to strengthen it, along with the latest regional de

Qatar sees tentative opening for renewed regional diplomacy

Qatar sees a “glimmer of hope” in its mediation between the United States and Iran even as escalation continues across the region. Adviser to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Dr Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari said both sides remain committed to the negotiating process and are reviewing the proposals on the table, though no specific breakthrough has been reached.

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Sri Lanka's new leftist leader dissolves parliament, calls snap polls

Sri Lanka's new leftist president dissolved parliament on Tuesday and called a snap election as he prepares to renegotiate the bankrupt nation's unpopular International Monetary Fund bailout programme.

Canada's Trudeau faces no-confidence vote

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's main rival in Canada's parliament on Tuesday introduced a motion of no confidence in the ruling Liberals, in the first major test of his unpopular minority government.

Brazil's Lula calls Security Council makeup 'unacceptable'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday denounced the makeup of the UN Security Council as a legacy of colonialism, although he acknowledged the challenges in achieving long-sought reform.

Alarm grows as Israel launches new 'extensive' strikes on Lebanon

Israel said it launched a new wave of "extensive" strikes Tuesday against Lebanon's Hezbollah, after hundreds were killed the day before when clashes sparked by the nearly year-long Gaza war intensified.

Biden warns against clinging to power in UN farewell

Joe Biden gave a somber farewell address to the United Nations on Tuesday, using his own decision to drop out of the US presidential election to warn of the dangers of autocrats clinging to power around the globe.

Alarm grows as Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon

Israel said it carried out dozens of air strikes against Hezbollah on Tuesday, after hundreds were killed the day before when clashes sparked by the nearly year-long Gaza war intensified.

Biden warns at UN against 'full-scale war' over Lebanon

US President Joe Biden asked world leaders Tuesday to prevent "full-scale war" over Lebanon, as clashes escalated between Israel and Hezbollah, prompting the UN chief to warn of a situation "on the brink."

'Monumental step' as Thai king signs same-sex marriage into law

The Thai king has signed same-sex marriage into law, the official Royal Gazette said Tuesday, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.

UN chief warns Lebanon on 'brink' as world leaders gather

The UN chief warned world leaders on Tuesday that Lebanon was on "the brink" as clashes escalated between Israel and Hezbollah ahead of US President Joe Biden's final appearance at the global body's signature annual event.

UN says tens of thousands flee Lebanon strikes

Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummelled the country, the UN said Tuesday, calling events "extremely alarming".

New Israeli strikes on Lebanon after 558 killed

Israel announced dozens of new air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon Tuesday, a day after 558 people, including 50 children, were killed in the deadliest bombardment since a devastating war in 2006.

Sri Lanka's new leader appoints cabinet ahead of expected snap polls

Sri Lanka's new leftist president appointed his cabinet Tuesday ahead of an expected snap parliamentary election as he prepares to renegotiate the bankrupt island nation's unpopular International Monetary Fund bailout programme.

Biden bids farewell to UN, in shadow of Trump

Behind the smiles, as Joe Biden bids farewell to world leaders at the UN General Assembly this week, will be one goal -- shoring up his legacy against a possible White House comeback by Donald Trump.

New Israeli strikes on Lebanon after 492 killed

Israel announced dozens of new air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon Tuesday, a day after 492 people, including 35 children, were killed in the deadliest bombardment since a devastating war in 2006.

Hong Kong, Shanghai lead markets rally after China stimulus

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks led gains across Asia and Europe on Tuesday after China unveiled fresh stimulus measures as the country's leaders struggle to kickstart growth in the world's number two economy.

Sri Lanka's new leader to call snap parliamentary polls

Sri Lanka's new leftist president is expected to call a snap parliamentary election ahead of his plans to renegotiate the bankrupt island nation's unpopular International Monetary Fund bailout programme.

In Ukraine's Pokrovsk, some quietly waiting for Russian troops

Walking through the deserted streets of Pokrovsk as Russian troops inch closer and closer every day, Galyna said she was not worried about the prospect of occupation.

IMF says ready for talks with Sri Lanka's new leftist government

The International Monetary Fund is ready to discuss its controversial $2.9 billion bailout programme for Sri Lanka with the country's new government, a spokesman said.

Hong Kong, Shanghai rally on China stimulus on mixed day for markets

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China unveiled fresh stimulus measures as the country's leaders struggle to kickstart growth in the world's number two economy.

Back to death row? Retrial verdict due in Japan murder saga

The world's longest serving death row prisoner will hear from a Japanese court on Thursday if he would face execution or finally be acquitted, a decade after obtaining a retrial of his murder conviction.

Ghana a long way off from gender equality despite new law

After nearly three decades of dithering, Ghana has passed a law pledging to give women equal representation in parliament, public life and business, but activists say parity is a long way off.

Hamas weakened, not crushed a year into war with Israel

Israel's military campaign to eradicate Hamas in retaliation for the October 7 attack has weakened it by killing several of its leaders and thousands of fighters, and by reducing swaths of the territory it rules to rubble.

Israelis united in trauma, divided by war after October 7

A year after October 7, Israelis are united in the trauma caused by Hamas's attack on their country, but are divided in their views on how to end the war.

Argentina seeks Maduro's arrest for crimes against humanity

Courts in Argentina and Venezuela issued warrants for the arrests of each other's presidents on Monday amid a showdown between "anarcho-capitalist" leader Javier Milei and socialist strongman Nicolas Maduro.

Morales issues Bolivian president 24-hour ultimatum to shake up cabinet

Bolivia's ex-president Evo Morales demanded Monday that his successor Luis Arce change his cabinet "within 24 hours" or face the wrath of thousands of protestors, whom he led in a march on the capital La Paz.

Armenia and Azerbaijan see progress, but peace treaty seems distant

One year after Azerbaijan mounted a lightning offensive against Armenian separatists, the rivals are making substantial diplomatic progress together -- but a peace treaty appears out of reach for now.

World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode

Escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah threatened to overshadow US President Joe Biden's final appearance at the UN's signature annual event on Tuesday as diplomats scrambled to avert an all-out regional war.

Biden's UN goodbye aims to 'Trump-proof' legacy

Behind the smiles as Joe Biden bids farewell to world leaders at the UN General Assembly this week will be one goal -- shoring up his legacy against a possible White House comeback by Donald Trump.

Nearly 500 dead in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed at least 492 people on Monday, including 35 children, the health ministry said, marking the deadliest day of cross-border violence since the Gaza war began.

'Dead end'? US shows lack of leverage as Israel pounds Lebanon

For nearly a year, one of US President Joe Biden's top priorities has been to prevent the Gaza war from spiraling into an all-out regional conflict.

492 dead in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon