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Armenian FM Shahin Discusses EU Accountability for Palestinian Rights in Madrid

Armenian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin held talks in Madrid with representatives from Human Rights Watch and other international organizations to examine how the European Union can enforce accountability regarding Palestinian rights. The discussions, held during a symposium on EU justice mechanisms, focused on legal obligations concerning Israeli settlements and the documentation of violations in occupied territories.

RTPの次期経営陣：ニコラウ・サントス氏が会長に再選、財務担当は未定

ポルトガルの公共放送局RTP（ラジオ・テレビジョン・デ・ポルトガル）の総理事会は6日、2027年から2029年にかけての次期経営陣について、ニコラウ・サントス氏を会長に、ウゴ・グラサ・フィゲイレド氏を非財務理事にそれぞれ選任すると発表した。これにより、3役のうち2つの主要ポストが確定したが、財務担当理事の選出は依然として行われていない状態である。

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US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal

US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for Americans and counter Russian and Chinese influence on Washington's doorstep.

'Discomfort' at G20 finance talks as US hosts Russian minister

The Russian finance minister's presence at US-hosted G20 talks has cast a shadow over the gathering, as Washington pushed Tuesday to rally support from partners on Iran sanctions and on reducing trade imbalances.

Syria site infrastructure 'consistent with nuclear reactor': IAEA

A Syrian site held infrastructure "consistent with a nuclear reactor", the UN nuclear watchdog said in a confidential report seen by AFP on Tuesday, adding that the country under ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad "failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities".

US strikes Iran in latest tit-for-tat attacks

US forces struck Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Tuesday in response to attempted attacks on commercial shipping and American troops, the US military said, with President Donald Trump vowing a tough response to any counter-attacks.

IMF reaches agreement with Senegal on new $2.2 bn loan programme

The International Monetary Fund announced an agreement with Senegal on Tuesday for a new $2.2-billion loan programme, after a prior deal was suspended following the discovery of previously unreported debt.

Car bomb at Colombian police station kills one, injures 11

Colombian authorities said Tuesday that a deadly car bombing outside a police station in a northeastern province was carried out by the country's largest active armed group, weeks after the government launched a new offensive against guerrillas.

Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions

The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for a "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures.

Iran president urges return to truce, hails Russian support

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their war, warning that diplomatic efforts could be endangered by "pressure and threats" from Washington.

EU says Russian 'hybrid attacks' won't halt aid to Ukraine

The European Union's top diplomat said Thursday that Russian "hybrid attacks" would not scare Europe off supporting Ukraine -- but the bloc is struggling to come up with fresh air defences for Kyiv.

Musk defends AI data centers, slams EU rules at G20

Elon Musk on Tuesday urged the G20 to tread softly on regulating tech and AI, saying European-style rules inhibit innovation.

Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure's plight

A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, whose health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges.

Nepali families hold symbolic funerals for missing after floods

After days of searching shelters and morgues, many Nepali families held symbolic funeral ceremonies on Tuesday to "liberate the souls" of loved ones missing since the deadly flash floods last week.

Iran president offers US olive branch, hails Russian support

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their war and thanked Russia's Vladimir Putin for Moscow's stance on the conflict during an international summit.

EU official says it's not time to 'normalize' Russia at G20 finance talks

EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis said Tuesday that it is not the time to "normalize" Moscow's presence at G20 meetings as European leaders pushed back against the Russian finance minister's attendance at ongoing talks.

Global bond sell-off deepens on inflation concerns

A sell-off of bonds from key countries worldwide deepened on Tuesday, sending government borrowing costs soaring and equities lower as investors fretted that energy-driven inflation would force central bankers to hike interest rates.

Kyiv's defences, 'hybrid' threat from Moscow headline EU talks

EU defence ministers grappled Tuesday with bolstering Ukraine's air defences, as worries grow over Russia's campaign to destabilise Kyiv's European backers.

Mass Russian barrage kills 12 in Kyiv

Russia launched a barrage of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight, killing at least 12 people and wounding 21, Ukraine said Tuesday, hitting the capital as children were set to return to school after the summer.

Oil extends gains, stocks mixed as Trump issues fresh Iran warning

Oil prices extended gains Tuesday amid fears of a fresh bout of military exchanges between the United States and Iran following a flare-up at the weekend and Donald Trump's warning that he will hit the country "hard".

Thai resort readies for US carrier's 5,000 sailors

A US aircraft carrier at the centre of a political row over conditions on board was set to arrive in Thailand on Tuesday, the first port call for its 5,000 crew since November.

'Massive' Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 8

A "massive" Russian attack killed at least eight people in Kyiv overnight, including seven at a railways depot, officials said Tuesday, as Moscow pressed its air campaign on the Ukrainian capital and surrounding areas.

Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta's Russia dependence

The pivotal role played by Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has revealed just how dependent on Moscow the west African country's ruling junta has become.

Defence tech hub Munich booms as Europe rearms

Munich is booming as a hub for young defence tech firms making everything from AI-powered drones to cutting-edge military software as Europe rearms to face an increasingly dangerous world.

US to press G20 on light-touch AI regulation

Tech bosses including Elon Musk, Nvidia's Jensen Huang and OpenAI's Sam Altman are participating in a G20 meeting in North Carolina this week amid a global debate on how governments should address the dangers of artificial intelligence.

US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation: White House

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed Monday, following reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

China-Taiwan friction clouds Pacific summit

Australia said Tuesday the Pacific bloc will decide for itself who attends its annual summit, after China raised objections to Taiwan's presence on the sidelines.

Drones in Ithaca: Azov's Odyssey turns Ukraine war into modern myth

In a theatrical adaptation of the Odyssey by Ukraine's Azov military corps, Penelope beats a suitor to death with plastic grocery bags.

Middle East war a boon for UAE defence giant with global ambitions

In the heart of the Abu Dhabi desert, workers toil inside warehouses assembling drones and missiles for the UAE's Edge group, riding high on a wave of new demand for its weapons battle-tested by the Middle East war.

US Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project to proceed

The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, granting him a major victory against opponents of the project.

Trump says US reviewing position on Falkland Islands

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands, after reports that Washington threatened to oppose Britain's sovereignty if it does not increase defense spending.

Milei calls for F1 to return to Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday appealed to the International Automobile Federation (FIA) for Formula One to return to Argentina after nearly 30 years away.

Kyiv orders heightened security amid intense Russian drone strikes

Ukraine on Monday announced stricter security protocols for Kyiv public transport, schools and even parliament amid a major surge in Russian drone attacks it says are aimed at "paralysing" the Ukrainian capital.

Russian finance minister makes unexpected appearance at G20

Russia's finance minister Anton Siluanov made an unexpected appearance at the US-hosted G20 finance leaders' talks Monday, and his first physical attendance at the gathering since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine has drawn ire.

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