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Hamas to hand over four Israeli hostages' bodies
Hamas will hand over the bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday in what it said would be an exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, capping the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal.
Hamas says to swap four Israeli hostages' bodies for prisoners
Hamas said it would exchange the bodies of four Israeli hostages for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday, capping the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal.
Hong Kong to slash public spending, civil service jobs
Hong Kong's finance chief unveiled a "belt-tightening" budget on Wednesday that aimed to end the city's string of record-high deficits by 2028 while seeking growth in areas such as artificial intelligence.
Taiwan sends forces in response to China 'live-fire' drills off island
Taiwan sent forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defence ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous.
Erosion of multilateralism threatens global stability: S.Africa leader
The erosion of multilateralism threatens global growth and stability, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned Wednesday at a G20 finance meeting in South Africa marked by the absence of the US Treasury secretary.
Thousands mourn Bibas family, symbols of Israel's hostage ordeal
Thousands of mourners, carrying flags and orange balloons, joined the funeral procession Wednesday for Shiri Bibas and her two sons, who were killed in Gaza captivity and had become symbols of Israel's hostage ordeal.
Rights decline but bright spots in South Asia: Freedom House
Freedom declined around the world last year with authoritarians solidifying their grip, but South Asia led a series of bright spots, Freedom House said Wednesday in its annual report.
Cook Islands PM beats no-confidence vote, slams New Zealand
The Cook Islands' prime minister survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, blaming "misinformation" from former colonial ruler New Zealand for destabilising his Pacific country.
Taiwan dispatches forces in response to China 'live-fire' drills off island
Taiwan dispatched forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defence ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous.
South Korea births rose last year on surge in marriage
The number of births in South Korea rose last year for the first time in more than a decade on the back of a rise in marriages, officials said on Wednesday, bucking a trend for a country battling a demographic crisis.
Trump to convene first cabinet meeting, including Musk
US President Donald Trump is set on Wednesday to convene his first Cabinet meeting since returning to office last month, in an effort to further his agenda with most of his nominees now having been confirmed by Congress.
Gaza ceasefire talks back on track after prisoner agreement
Israel has agreed to release Palestinian prisoners who were due to be freed last week in exchange for the bodies of four Israeli hostages, Egyptian state-linked media reported, as Washington's top Middle East envoy said talks for a second phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal remained on track.
South Korea birth rate rose last year, first time in a decade
South Korea's birth rate rose last year for the first time in a decade, official data showed on Wednesday, bucking a trend for a country battling a demographic crisis.
US House passes budget blueprint geared to deliver Trump's agenda
The US House of Representatives passed on Tuesday a budget blueprint designed to deliver President Donald Trump's hardline agenda on immigration, tax reform and deep government spending cuts.
Trump to sell 'gold card' US visas for $5 million
US President Donald Trump unveiled plans Tuesday to sell new "gold card" residency permits for a price of $5 million each -- and said Russian oligarchs may be eligible.
Former Brazil president Dilma Rousseff hospitalized in China
Former Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has been hospitalized in Shanghai for ear inflammation, her team said Tuesday.
'Extreme brutality': UN, aid groups warn Haiti unrest soaring
Haiti has seen a "wave of extreme brutality" in recent weeks, with numerous killings and thousands forced to flee their homes, a consortium of UN agencies, NGOs and donors is warning.
White House takes control of picking media who cover Trump
The White House on Tuesday stripped journalists of the nearly century-old power to decide which of them cover US presidential events, with Donald Trump boasting that he was now "calling those shots" on media access.
Deal back on to exchange Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostage bodies
Mediators have reached an agreement to release all Palestinian prisoners who were due to be freed last week in exchange for the bodies of four Israeli hostages, Egyptian state-linked media reported late Tuesday.
Eight sentenced to death for 2013 murder of Tunisia opposition leader
A Tunisian court sentenced eight defendants to death on Tuesday over the 2013 assassination of leftist opposition figure Mohamed Brahmi, according to local reports.
US to probe need for tariffs on copper imports
Donald Trump ordered an investigation Tuesday into possible levies on US copper imports, with officials citing a need to rebuild domestic production and safeguard national security -- the latest salvo of the president's tariff threats.
Ukraine agrees on US minerals deal, seeking Trump support
Ukraine has agreed on the terms of a minerals deal with the United States and could sign it Friday, the two countries said, a move Kyiv hopes will lead to future security guarantees from Washington.
Former Brazil president Dilma Roussef hospitalized in China
Former Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has been hospitalized in Shanghai for ear inflammation, her team said Tuesday.
Ukraine has agreed on terms of minerals deal with US: official
Ukraine has agreed on the terms of a minerals deal with the United States and could sign it on Friday, a Ukrainian official said, in a move Kyiv hopes will lay the ground for future security guarantees from Washington.
Judge blocks Trump's refugee admissions halt
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order putting a halt to refugee admissions in the United States.
Burundi troops deploy in east DRC, as UK pauses most aid
Burundi troops -- allies of Kinshasa -- were still deploying Tuesday in east DR Congo, as the UK announced it was suspending most direct bilateral aid to Rwanda over an offensive by M23 fighters that UN experts say is supported by soldiers from the east African nation.
Bessent says tariffs key to Trump plan, can help fund investment
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that tariffs are a crucial part of President Donald Trump's economic strategy, asserting that they can be a source of government revenue to help fund investment.
Tesla shares slump 9% on disappointing Europe sales
Shares of the US electric vehicle pioneer Tesla slumped as much as nine percent Tuesday, as investors digested disappointing European sales and chief executive Elon Musk's aggressive foray into politics.
Trump agenda faces reality check in Congress vote
US President Donald Trump's radical agenda on everything from immigration to tax reform faces a key reality test in Congress on Tuesday, where Republicans have only an ultra-thin majority and are struggling to agree on a budget.
South Korea's Yoon defiant as impeachment hearings end
Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday South Korea had been facing an "existential crisis" when he declared martial law last year, remaining defiant as he faced the final day of impeachment hearings that could formally remove him from office.
S. Korea's Yoon defiant as impeachment hearings draw to an end
Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday South Korea had been facing an "existential crisis" when he declared martial law last year, remaining defiant and unapologetic as he faced the final day of impeachment hearings that could formally remove him from office.
Kremlin 'no comment' on report 95,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine
The Kremlin declined to comment Tuesday after Russian independent news site Mediazona in collaboration with the BBC Russian Service published details of over 95,000 Russian soldiers killed fighting Ukraine, based on open-access data.