White House press dinner shooting not connected with Iran war, Trump says

The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with Secret Service agents but was not shot himself, will appear before a US district judge on Monday.

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Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold

Trump said he scrapped the visit after being unimpressed with Tehran's negotiating position, adding that a revised proposal followed within minutes of his decision.

By Afp 15 hrs ago

What we know about the Trump press gala shooting

US President Donald Trump and other attendees at a glitzy media gala in Washington made a hasty exit Saturday night after gunshots were fired.

By Afp 12 hrs ago

China and Myanmar vow more trade, security cooperation

China and Myanmar have pledged to expand trade and security ties, especially along their border, during talks in the Southeast Asian nation.

By Afp 12 hrs ago

Exiled Tibetans to elect government in vote condemned by China

Tibetans outside Chinese control vote on Sunday for a government-in-exile, an election of heightened significance as they brace for an inevitable, eventual, future without the Dalai Lama.

By Afp 11 hrs ago

Malaysia appoints new anti-graft chief

Malaysia appointed on Saturday a former high court judge as the country's new anti-graft czar to replace its outgoing chief who was dogged by allegations of abuse of power.

By Afp 1 day ago

Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war

Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza began voting Saturday in municipal elections in the first vote since the Gaza war, marked by a narrow political field.

By Afp 1 day ago

Role of women in the Anglican, Catholic Churches

In the Catholic church, only men can serve as clergy, whether cardinals, priests, or deacons, and of course, the pope has only ever been male.

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Gunfire in Mali as army battles 'terrorist groups'

The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled "terrorist groups" it said had launched attacks across the west African nation stricken by more than a decade of jihadist conflict.

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Russia cuts interest rate after Putin warns on slow growth

Russia on Friday trimmed its benchmark interest rate, days after President Vladimir Putin sounded the alarm over a slowing economy and ordered his officials to boost growth.

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South Korea prosecutors seek 30 years for Yoon over drone flights into North

Yoon was sentenced to life in jail in February for leading an insurrection to "paralyse" South Korea's National Assembly.

By Afp 2 days ago

All you need to know about DeepSeek's new AI model

Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with "drastically reduced" costs.

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WHO approves first malaria treatment for infants

The World Health Organization announced Friday that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants for the first time.

By Afp 1 day ago

Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the ICC after judges on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his so-called "war on drugs."

By Afp 3 days ago

Pope Leo ends Africa visit with open air mass in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV will hold an open air mass in Equatorial Guinea on Thursday to end a landmark 11-day trip across Africa that has been the US pontiff's first big international trip.

By Afp 3 days ago

Africa faces 86 million tonne fuel shortfall by 2040

Africa risks an 86 million-tonne fuel shortfall by 2040 if Middle East conflict continues, with fertiliser shortages also expected, Africa Finance Corporation report shows.

By Afp 3 days ago

South Africa suspends police chief implicated in corruption case

The case adds to a slew of corruption scandals that have eroded public trust in South Africa's ruling coalition.

By Afp 3 days ago

Man City go top of Premier League, Burnley relegated

Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League after a 1–0 win over Burnley, who were relegated to the Championship.

By Afp 3 days ago

UN helps return hundreds of DR Congo refugees from Burundi

The United Nations repatriated the first group of Congolese who fled to Burundi from the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, among thousands who fled the violence last year.

By Afp 3 days ago

Pope defends meeting 'authoritarian' leaders after Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV defended meeting "authoritarian" leaders as he returned Thursday from a trip to Africa, arguing that maintaining diplomatic relations allowed the Vatican to work behind the scenes.

By Afp 3 days ago

Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future

Michael Carrick said he loves managing Manchester United but is not "chasing" an answer on his future as the club close in on a Champions League spot.

By Afp 3 days ago

UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence

UN chief contenders pitch stronger peace-focused United Nations in hearings this week; candidates avoid firm positions to not antagonise member states choosing next leader

By Afp 3 days ago

More than 500 killed in Tanzania poll violence: govt

Tanzania's electoral violence last year left at least 518 dead, a government-appointed commission said Thursday, giving a figure far below opposition estimates and failing to say who was responsible.

By Afp 3 days ago

France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US

France on Thursday defended keeping climate change off the agenda at a meeting of G7 environment ministers in Paris, saying it was necessary to avoid a clash with the United States.

By Afp 3 days ago

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

Italy has played down suggestions that its national team could replace Iran at the World Cup, following reports that an envoy to US President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to consider the move.

By Afp 3 days ago

New multilateral force for gang-plagued Haiti to deploy soon, UN told

The new multinational force tasked with combating gangs in Haiti will deploy in "phases" over the coming months, a special representative for the force said Thursday.

By Afp 3 days ago

Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup

Newly-appointed Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that leading the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup will be "the biggest challenge" of his career.

By Afp 3 days ago

Costly pleasure: Prices of condoms set to increase

Prices of condoms set to go up due to hike in cost of production

By Afp 4 days ago

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats.

By Afp 4 days ago

Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate

President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday.

By Afp 4 days ago

Genital mutilation: the silent suffering of Colombia's Indigenous girls

In the mountains of Risaralda, dozens of babies have their clitoris cut each year in a brutal practice based on traditional beliefs about the need to control girls' sexuality.

By Afp 4 days ago

EU unblocks 90-bn-euro Ukraine loan after Hungary row

The EU on Wednesday gave the green light to unblock a 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) loan for Kyiv, after the deadlock was broken in a months-long row between Ukraine and Hungary.

By Afp 4 days ago

Russia says will halt flow of Kazakh oil to Germany

Russia confirmed Wednesday it will halt the pipeline flow of Kazakh oil to Germany next month, citing technical reasons, as Berlin stressed it does not expect an energy supply crunch.

By Afp 4 days ago

Under-fire Nepal minister quits after weeks in office

Nepal's home minister stepped down Wednesday over growing criticism of his finances, the second member of the cabinet to leave the new government just weeks after it was formed.

By Afp 4 days ago

Migrants deported from US stranded, 'scared' in DR Congo

Spending the past five days cooped up in a hotel in the capital of the DRC is not quite what a group of Latin Americans expected when they sought asylum in the United States.

By Afp 4 days ago

Pope in Equatorial Guinea criticises prison conditions

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday made a tightly controlled visit to a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea's biggest city, after launching a rare criticism of living conditions for inmates.

By Afp 4 days ago

Report says US blocked $500 mn cash shipment to Iraq over pro-Iran attacks

The US blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from delivering the cash to Iraq, US media reported on Tuesday, piling pressure on Baghdad to fight Iran-backed militant groups.

By Afp 4 days ago

Man City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve to face off pre-season in Hong Kong

English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs announced on Tuesday.

By Afp 5 days ago

El Salvador holds mass trial of nearly 500 alleged gang members

Nearly 490 alleged members of the powerful Central American gang Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), went on trial collectively in El Salvador on Monday, accused of thousands of murders.

By Afp 5 days ago

Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules

Japan will ease decades-old arms export rules, the government's top spokesman Minoru Kihara said on Tuesday, a policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas.

By Afp 5 days ago