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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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NATO project tests perennial grass to clean Ukraine's war-hit soil

Scientists at a Czech university are studying whether a particular strain of grass could revitalise Ukraine's famed soil after years of war and make it usable again for farming.

Vietnam unveils 'baby bonus' after scrapping two-child policy

One year after lifting its long-standing two-child limit, Vietnam is offering incentives for people to have more babies as the communist country risks getting old before it gets rich.

'My dream is broken': Japan visa rules push out foreign residents

In a tiny Tokyo restaurant filled with the smell of Nepalese dumplings, Budhathoki Samjhana surveys the business she built from scratch but may now have to give up as Japan tightens visa rules.

Asian stocks fluctuate as traders eye crucial US jobs data

Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors nervously awaited key US jobs data that could help determine the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision, while the yen is in focus as it wallows around four-decade lows.

'Love it': Wimbledon's military stewards tradition turns 80

At Wimbledon, stewards in military uniforms are a common sight in the walkways and even on courts, as hundreds of armed forces members volunteer in a tradition dating back eight decades.

Breakaway Catholic sect defies Vatican again by ordaining bishops

Decades after triggering a rift with the Vatican by consecrating bishops in 1988, the Society of Saint Pius X is doing it again on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV.

US deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau

The United States has started deporting migrants to a sparsely populated archipelago in the tropical Pacific, the island nation of Palau told AFP on Wednesday.

Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know

US envoys met with Qatari mediators on Tuesday in Doha to discuss negotiations with Iran, the Gulf state said, after Tehran and Washington agreed a memorandum of understanding this month to halt the Middle East war.

Nasdaq ends best quarter in 6 years as yen extends drop against dollar

The tech-rich Nasdaq capped its best quarter in six years on Tuesday, rising with other US indices as bullishness over artificial intelligence overcame worries over geopolitics and inflation.

Merkel unveils official portrait for German chancellery

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday unveiled her portrait that will join those of her male predecessors in Berlin's chancellery building.

US Treasury sanctions target alleged drug cartel-linked fuel smuggling ring

The US Treasury on Tuesday announced new sanctions targeting an alleged fuel smuggling ring that benefits the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel in neighboring Mexico.

US Supreme Court lifts campaign spending restrictions ahead of midterms

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted restrictions on the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with individual candidates, in a case that could impact November's midterm elections.

Stocks rise, yen at 40-year low against dollar

Renewed buying of technology stocks drove equity markets higher Tuesday while the yen held around a four-decade low against the dollar, reflecting Japan's low interest rates as US rates trend higher.

Starmer boosts budget to modernise UK military before exit

Britain plans to spend almost £300 billion ($397 billion) over the next four years to modernise its armed forces to counter rising threats, outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday.

Stocks mostly higher, yen stays near 40-year low against dollar

Renewed buying of technology stocks helped drive equity markets higher Tuesday while the yen held around a four-decade low against the dollar, reflecting Japan's low interest rates as US rates trend higher.

Merz faces mockery over praise of Germany's World Cup team

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz found himself the object of ridicule Tuesday after showering the country's national football team with praise in the wake of a humbling exit from the World Cup.

Escaping heat, forgetting war: Kyiv locals hit the beach

Amid a tumult of laughter, a head bobs up and goes under the dark waters of Kyiv's Dnipro river on the hottest day of the year.

Outgoing UK PM Starmer announces 'record' defence spending

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday that Britain would spend a "record" of almost £300 billion ($397 billion) over the next four years to modernise its armed forces in the face of rising threats.

'Waiting like torture': Turks despair as Schengen visa delays mount

Outside the EU's visa application centre in an Istanbul shopping mall, a large crowd waits patiently, clutching thick folders and scanning lists of required documents one last time, their anxiety palpable as they await the security guard's call.

S. Africa deploys police as anti-migrant protests loom

South African police deployed to head off unrest and protests on Tuesday, the unofficial deadline set by anti-immigrant groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave that has already pushed thousands to flee.

Thousands from Philippine sect protest pro-Duterte senator's graft case

Thousands of members of a powerful Philippine religious sect rallied in Manila on Tuesday, snarling traffic as they protested the expected arrest of a senator and church member.

South Africa repatriations top 25,000 ahead of anti-immigrant ultimatum

South Africa's security forces said Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests, with many others still awaiting departure.

Russia's small businesses pay the price of spiralling Ukraine war

In a Moscow suburb, shut-down shops and "for rent" signs reveal the creeping toll of Russia's slowing wartime economy.

Trump says Iran meeting set in Qatar, despite uncertainty

US President Donald Trump said Iran requested a meeting on Tuesday in Qatar, despite Tehran denying any directnegotiations were planned with Washington on the deal aimed at ending the Middle East war.

Asian stocks unable to track Wall St higher, yen holds at 40-year low

Asian equities fluctuated Tuesday as investors struggled to build on a record day on Wall Street, where tech firms bounced after the hefty selling of the past two weeks, while the yen held around a four-decade low against the dollar.

Peruvian political heir Fujimori wins presidency

Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori vowed to restore "order and hope" as final results showed she narrowly won election in the latest victory for a resurgent Latin American right.

What to expect as EU small parcel levy kicks in

The European Union will slap a three-euro ($3.40) duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China.

How NATO will try to keep Trump happy at Ankara summit

US President Donald Trump will join fellow NATO leaders for a summit in Ankara next week after lashing out over their response to his war with Iran.

More than 1,000 drones detected since start of World Cup: FBI

As the World Cup hits the halfway mark, more than 1,000 drones have been detected near stadiums and over 300 of them neutralized by authorities, the White House's tournament czar said Monday.

EU, China bet on talks to avoid trade war

Europe and China vowed on Monday to tackle their trade frictions through dialogue despite the EU warning the status quo was not an option, following all-day talks between their top trade officials.

Russia jails veteran who threatened Putin with mutiny

A Russian army veteran who threatened President Vladimir Putin with mutiny has been convicted of displaying "extremist" symbols and jailed, according to his Telegram account and court documents.

Polish businesses press Warsaw, Kyiv to end political rift

When Wojciech Kostrzewa, who represents some of Poland's biggest firms, went on a Polish economic mission to Kyiv last month, he found a "very good" atmosphere and a collaborative spirit with his Ukrainian counterparts.

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