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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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Turkey buries activist shot in West Bank

Mourners gathered in southwest Turkey on Saturday for the funeral of a US-Turkish activist, who was shot dead while protesting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Cash-strapped Maldives says no need for IMF bailout

The Maldives says its financial troubles are "temporary" and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to seek an International Monetary Fund bailout after warnings of a possible sovereign default.

France to bid final farewell to Olympics with Champs-Elysees parade

France is to bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies.

N. Korea pledges deeper ties with Russia as security chief visits

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen ties with Russia as he held talks with visiting security chief Sergei Shoigu, state media reported Saturday.

Turkey to bury activist shot in West Bank

Mourners will gather in southwest Turkey Saturday for the funeral of a US-Turkish activist shot dead while protesting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

'Slave to fear': Ghosts of the Gulag haunt modern Russia

When Russians started being arrested for opposing the Ukraine offensive, Maria felt the same kind of fear she guessed her ancestors, victims of repression under Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, must have lived through.

Forced out of business in China, a bookseller turns the page

From talks on social issues to topics like constitutionalism and religion, bookseller Yu Miao wanted Jifeng Bookstore in Shanghai to be a place for public discussions.

Biden, Starmer put off Ukraine missiles decision

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden on Friday delayed a decision to let Ukraine fire long-range Western-supplied missiles into Russia, a plan that sparked dire threats from Moscow of a war with NATO.

Global stocks mostly rise as markets eye likely Fed rate cut

Wall Street stocks concluded a positive week with another upbeat session Friday, while European equities also advanced following a European Central Bank interest rate cut.

Biden, Starmer discuss Ukraine missiles as Russia tensions mount

US President Joe Biden played down threats of war from Moscow Friday as he met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss whether to let Ukraine fire Western-supplied long-range missiles into Russia.

Pope says anti-immigrant Trump and abortion-rights advocate Harris 'against life'

Pope Francis said Friday that he considered both candidates for the US presidency "against life", citing Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies and Kamala Harris's support for abortion rights.

UN official says Sudan IDP women in desperate need of protection

A United Nations official returning from Sudan described on Friday how women and girls fleeing the civil war there had been "stripped bare of their basic necessities," struggling for food, water and safety.

Ohio town's schools evacuated amid Trump anti-immigrant drive

Several schools in the small town of Springfield, Ohio were evacuated Friday, the second day of worrying disruptions amid anti-Haitian-immigrant tensions stoked by Donald Trump and his Republican Party.

Harris, Trump campaign in battlegrounds as migrant row intensifies

US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris again took their campaigns to battleground states Friday as a racially charged row over Haitian immigrants intensified with the Republican leader promising "large deportations."

Rare death of UN worker as Israel pursues West Bank operation

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said Friday one of its employees was killed during an Israeli operation in the occupied West Bank, where raids have escalated since last month.

Venezuela warns Spain against 'interference' in its affairs

Venezuela warned on Friday that it would brook "no interference" from Madrid in its affairs amid a deepening standoff with Spain over its fierce criticism of strongman President Nicolas Maduro.

Toronto festival drops Russian war film screenings over threats

The controversial documentary "Russians at War" about Moscow's invasion of Ukraine was to be unveiled to North American audiences on Friday but the Toronto International Film Festival paused the screenings after receiving "significant threats."

Biden, Starmer meet as Russia warns over missiles for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden are to meet Friday in Washington to discuss whether to let Ukraine fire Western-provided long-range missiles into Russia, an option that has sent tensions soaring with Moscow.

Strike at Argentina's flagship airline hits 30,000 passengers

A strike by pilots and crew demanding salary increases in inflation-hit Argentina affected more than 30,000 passengers on Friday, according to the Aerolineas Argentinas airline and unions.

Pope returns home after epic four-nation Asia-Pacific tour

Pope Francis returned to Rome Friday after a gruelling 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific, defying health concerns to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the skyscrapers of Singapore.

'Tell everyone I'm home': Ukrainian prisoners rejoice at rare swap

Tetyana Bugay burst into tears as she called her sister to announce she had finally returned to Ukraine after spending over two and a half years in Russian captivity.

Raided West Bank city holds funerals after Israeli army withdraws

The families of Palestinians killed in an air strike in the occupied West Bank city of Tubas held funerals on Friday after Israeli forces withdrew following their latest raid in the territory.

Germany insists it won't give Ukraine long-range missiles

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz doubled down Friday on Berlin's refusal to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, even as other Western powers discussed allowing Kyiv more freedom to use such weapons.

The Hague to ban fossil fuel ads

The Dutch city of The Hague has become the first in the world to pass local laws banning advertisements for fossil fuels, petrol cars and long-distance air travel, officials said Friday.

Spain hosts meeting on Israel-Palestinian two-state solution

Ministers from Muslim and European countries along with the European Union's foreign affairs chief gathered Friday in Madrid to discuss how to advance a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Stock markets rise awaiting US rate cut next week

US and European stock markets rose, gold hit a record high and the dollar fell on Friday ahead of an expected US interest-rate cut next week.

Russian central bank hikes rate as inflation jumps

Russia's central bank on Friday raised interest rates to 19 percent amid the country's ongoing Ukraine offensive, warning inflation was running too high and it needed to cool the economy.

US finalizes sharp tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, other goods

The United States locked in tariff hikes on billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods Friday, with a 100 percent duty on electric vehicles and 25 percent on EV batteries taking effect in two weeks.

Biden, Starmer meet as Russia warns over long-range missiles for Ukraine

The leaders of Britain and the United States meet Friday in Washington on whether to let Kyiv fire Western-provided long-range missiles into Russia -- an option that has sent tensions soaring with Moscow.

Top opponent of India PM Modi bailed after months in custody

A top political opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked out of jail Friday, ending months behind bars after being bailed in an ongoing corruption case against him.

Biden, Starmer to discuss long-range weapons for Ukraine

The leaders of Britain and the United States meet Friday in Washington on whether to let Kyiv fire Western-provided long-range missiles into Russia, an option that has sent tensions soaring with Moscow.

Spain tries to calm spiralling row with Venezuela

Spain tried to calm the war of words with Venezuela Friday with relations between the two countries almost at breaking point after Caracas recalled its ambassador.

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