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Vietnam leader seeks more power at party congress
Vietnam's leaders convene next week for a once-every-five-years congress, where General Secretary To Lam is looking to cement control over the Communist Party ruling one of Asia's fastest-growing economies.
Trump announces 'board of peace' formed for Gaza
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace," a key phase two element of a US-backed plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory.
One year on, it's all about Trump. But for how long?
On a sunny January morning in Florida, Donald Trump went shopping for marble and onyx for his new White House ballroom. A few hours later, he was bombing Venezuela.
Venezuela's Machado says she 'presented' Trump with Nobel medal
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she "presented" her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, in a bid to win over the US president who had sidelined her since overthrowing Nicolas Maduro.
Key Colombia guerrilla group backs pact to fight US, commander tells AFP
The commander of Colombia's largest guerrilla group on Thursday backed calls for warring leftist militias to unite to repel any US military operations in the country.
Threats to Iran spike 'volatility': UN official
A senior UN official warned on Thursday that threats of military action against Iran, like those made by US President Donald Trump, increased "volatility" in the protest-torn country.
US says reached deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs, boost investments
The United States said Thursday that it has signed a deal with Taiwan to reduce tariffs on goods from the democratic island, while increasing Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies' investments in America.
Cuba pays tribute to soldiers killed in Maduro capture
Cuba paid tribute on Thursday to 32 soldiers killed in the US military strike that ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, in a ceremony attended by revolutionary leader Raul Castro.
UK politician joins hard-right Reform just hours after Tories sack him
A senior politician from the UK's main opposition Conservative party, Robert Jenrick, joined the hard-right Reform UK party on Thursday, its leader Nigel Farage said.
Deprived of heating, Kyiv enters survival mode to beat big freeze
After running her stiff fingers along the keys, Ukrainian piano teacher Yevgenia retreated to her fort of mattresses and sheets to shelter from the cold reigning in her Kyiv flat.
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over Minnesota protests
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke an emergency law that allows domestic deployment of the military, as protests roil Minnesota after a federal agent shot dead a woman last week.
Niger faces dilemma over uranium shipment stuck at airport
A huge uranium shipment that left northern Niger in late November has been stuck for weeks at Niamey airport.
UN chief attacks world leaders putting cooperation on 'deathwatch'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lashed out Thursday at world leaders who he said were seeking to "put international cooperation on deathwatch" amid brazen violations of international law, but held off naming offending countries.
Polls close in Uganda after delays, internet blackout
Polls closed in Uganda on Thursday after a chaotic day of voting that took place under an internet blackout and with long delays caused by technical breakdowns as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40 years in power.
Forced confession fears as Iran chief justice interrogates protesters
Iran's hardline judiciary chief has personally interrogated protesters arrested in a crackdown that has sparked an international outcry, amplifying fears among rights groups about the use of "forced confessions" to instil fear in society.
Trump convinced 'to give Iran a chance' after threats over protest crackdown
Gulf allies have convinced Donald Trump to "give Iran a chance", a Saudi official said on Thursday, after the US leader repeatedly threatened strikes on the Islamic republic over a crackdown on protests that activists say has left thousands dead.
European military mission in Greenland as US aim 'remains intact'
A European military mission was taking shape in Greenland on Thursday, drawing a sharp rebuke from Russia, as Denmark said Washington still aimed to take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island.
Senior UK opposition politican sacked over 'plot' to join hard-right party
Britain's main opposition Conservative Party was on Thursday caught up in a top-level row over allegations another senior Tory was planning to join Nigel Farage's anti-immigration Reform UK party.
Iran vows to defend itself as Trump says will 'watch it and see'
Iran vowed on Thursday to defend itself against any foreign threat, after US President Donald Trump said he would "watch it and see" about military action over the crackdown on protesters.
Danish PM says US ambition to take Greenland 'remains intact'
Washington's ambition to take control of Greenland remained intact, Denmark said on Thursday, as a European military mission arrived on the mineral-rich strategic Arctic island, drawing a sharp rebuke from Russia.
Iran protester not sentenced to death, Trump says to 'watch it and see'
An Iranian protester who the United States feared faced imminent execution will not be sentenced to death, the judiciary said Thursday, while Donald Trump said he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action.
Uganda opposition says voting deliberately delayed amid internet blackout
Uganda's opposition said voting had been deliberately delayed in Thursday's election as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet blackout and a police crackdown.
Oil plunges after Trump's Iran comments, Asian markets mixed
Oil slid Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on Iran, while Asian markets were mixed after Wall Street edged lower the previous day.
China's top diplomat calls Carney visit 'turning point' in ties
China's top diplomat said Thursday that a visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Beijing marked a "turning point" in the two countries' long acrimonious relationship.
New Zealand warned Pacific neighbour over oil smuggling 'shadow fleet'
A "shadow fleet" of 19 tankers suspected of smuggling oil for Russia and Iran was flagged by New Zealand with Cook Islands authorities in 2024, according to a confidential list obtained by AFP.
Greenlanders torn between anxiety and relief after White House talks
Greenland's residents expressed a mix of anxiety and relief after a meeting was held Wednesday in the White House between officials from the United States, Denmark and the island at the centre of President Donald Trump's focus.
Asia markets mixed, oil falls after Trump's Iran comments
Oil and precious metals slid Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on Iran, while Asian markets were mixed after Wall Street edged lower the previous day.
AI-created Iran protest videos gain traction
AI-generated videos purportedly depicting protests in Iran have flooded the web, researchers said Wednesday, as social media users push hyper-realistic deepfakes to fill an information void amid the country's internet restrictions.
Dreams on hold for Rohingya children in Bangladesh camps
Books tucked under their arms, children file into a small classroom in Bangladesh's vast refugee camps, home to more than a million Rohingya who have fled neighbouring Myanmar.
Canada's Carney in Beijing for trade talks with Chinese leaders
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with top Chinese leaders in Beijing on Thursday, hoping to repair a long acrimonious relationship as he pulls away from traditional ally the United States.
Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing
The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur are set to sign an agreement Saturday, more than 25 years in the making, to create one of the world's largest free trade areas.
A year of Trump: US health policy reshaped in RFK Jr's image
Robert F. Kennedy Jr has long been known for vaccine skepticism and fringe views that bled into conspiracy -- ideology he is now baking into the US public health system.