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How Trump could interfere in US midterm elections
State officials who run US elections are bracing for further intervention by President Donald Trump's administration in next week's midterms -- fearing federal authorities could disrupt voting, challenge ballot counts or try to block unfavorable results.
As Republicans downplay abortion for midterms, four US states to vote
The issue of abortion rights has made fewer national headlines during this US midterm election cycle, with Democrats focusing on affordability and President Donald Trump's historic unpopularity, and Republicans shelving it for now.
India highlights defence ties with Japan and Australia at Cebu meetings
Highlighting how India maintained close ties with its partners in the Pacific Ocean, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday posted a picture with his counterparts, Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjirō Koizumi , and the Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles . "JAI: Japan, Australia, India", the Defence Minister posted on X, with him holding hands of both Marles and Koizumi, as he stood in the middl
DR Congo says Rwanda flouting pact, US sanctions justified
The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign minister told AFP Thursday that US sanctions on Rwanda were justified as Kigali had failed to withdraw its troops from Kinshasa's territory as pledged.
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro isolated, ridiculed after self-exile
In a viral wave of mockery, Brazilian popstar Anitta declared herself free of cellulite, one influencer declared himself the "true president" of Twitter, and another social media user proclaimed himself the winner of the next lottery.
Google drags down US stocks as Lagarde signals early ECB exit
Wall Street stocks retreated Thursday, led by the tech-focused Nasdaq after disappointing results from Google parent Alphabet exacerbated concerns over whether the global technology boom can be sustained.
GCC legislative officials review ways to deepen regional cooperation
MANAMA: Bahrain on Thursday hosted the 31st meeting of the Standing Committee of Heads of Legislation Departments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in joint Gulf legislation.
Machado says Trump opened 'floodgate to freedom' for Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday thanked the government of US President Donald Trump for opening the "floodgate to freedom" by capturing president Nicolas Maduro in January.
Qatar and Russia outline plans to expand strategic partnership
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani highlighted his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit in Moscow, where they discussed ways to strengthen co-operation and friendship between the two countries and exchanged views on key regional and international developments.
Nations accused of undermining science at UN nature talks
Political tensions are mounting in the final days of the United Nations biodiversity talks with a handful of countries accused of trying to weaken the science that underpins global nature policy.
ASEAN envoy ends Myanmar trip with no public Suu Kyi meeting
ASEAN's special Myanmar envoy, Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, wrapped up a two-day visit to the nation Thursday, with no sign of meeting detained democratic ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Does White House ask AI to decide policy? Democrats want the receipts
Senior Democrats demanded Thursday that US President Donald Trump preserve records of any official exchanges with artificial intelligence chatbots, raising questions about whether Elon Musk's Grok influenced sensitive military decisions.
Tech jitters pull down Wall Street stocks
Wall Street's main stock indices flashed red Thursday as investors dropped shares in the parent company of Google following results that flamed concerns over whether the global technology boom can be sustained.
Gang-plagued Haiti sets election dates for 2027
Haiti will hold elections in July and October next year, authorities said, in what would mark the first polls in the crisis-stricken country in more than a decade.
'Horrific' Russian drone strike kills 14 at Ukraine train station: Kyiv
A Russian drone slammed into a busy platform at a railway station in Ukraine's Dnipro on Thursday killing at least 14 people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called a "horrific" attack that demands a response from Kyiv's allies.
'Horrific' Russian drone strike kills 13 at Ukraine train station: Kyiv
A Russian drone slammed into a busy platform at a railway station in Ukraine's Dnipro on Thursday killing at least 13 people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called a "horrific" attack that demands a response from Kyiv's allies.
Ukraine says at least 13 killed in Russian attack on train station
At least 13 people were killed Thursday when a Russian drone slammed into a crowded platform at the Dnipro railway station in central Ukraine, where trains were parked, authorities said.
Christine Lagarde: unifying ECB chief in turbulent times
Christine Lagarde, who will step down in February 2027 as president of the European Central Bank, has been seen as a unifying leader who headed the institution in turbulent geopolitical times and sought to strengthen it for a more uncertain world.
ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down in February 2027, months before her term expires in October next year, the Frankfurt-based institution said Thursday.
A year on, Tanzanians mourn election massacres in 'state of terror'
A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.
Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc on Thursday piled pressure on Israeli Arab leaders over unproven accusations of foreign funding, in a push to neuter parties that made strong gains after an otherwise indecisive election.
Hello Kitty firm apologises, scraps Japan TV tie-up after China anger
Sanrio, the Japanese company that owns the popular Hello Kitty character, apologised Thursday over its tie-up with a TV spy drama criticised as anti-China, cancelling a merchandise collaboration with the show.
Key of seethe: I.Coast row with Sahel juntas spills into concert halls
Ivorian reggae star Alpha Blondy abruptly interrupted his concert's chilled-out vibes to wade into a far less laid-back subject -- the coups in his country's unrest-riven Sahel neighbours.
'My blood was spilled here': a year on, Tanzania unable to mourn election violence
A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.
Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised for the superstar striker's comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won't be easily or quickly repaired, experts say.
North Korea fires 'around a dozen' ballistic missiles into East Sea
North Korea fired "around a dozen" short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said, less than a week after South Korea proposed talks over a growing border row.
Asian stock markets fluctuate after mixed tech results
Tech firms diverged Thursday with a mixed bag of results for some of the AI sector's big beasts tempering the recent spurt of optimism amid growing anxiety about companies' investment and debt.
Bangladesh presses India before Ganges water treaty expires
With a 30-year Ganges water-sharing treaty with India expiring in December, Bangladesh fears failure to strike a new deal could deepen water shortages, threatening tens of millions of livelihoods.
Trump accuses Alaska Democrats of fraud over same-name scandal
US President Donald Trump demanded Wednesday that Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and a rival sharing the name of Alaska's Republican incumbent be removed from next week's election ballot, accusing Democrats of an illegal scheme to confuse voters.
Trump's border: quiet, but few people are happy
Between the hundreds of migrants arriving every day to seek asylum, chases of those fleeing, and the encounters with drug traffickers, Jason Mercado was overwhelmed during his time working for the US Border Patrol under Joe Biden.
Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating 'pressure' in SE Asia
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that China's military build-up was creating a "condition of pressure" in Southeast Asia, and urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation.
EU, Canada to build 'new chapter' in alliance at Montreal summit
Canada and the European Union will craft "a new chapter" in their alliance at a Montreal summit that opens Thursday, the EU chief said, as they navigate uncertain relations with the United States.