Japan's Ishiba may face leadership challenge on Monday

Japan's Ishiba may face leadership challenge on Monday
Japan's Ishiba may face leadership challenge on Monday

Japan's Ishiba may face leadership challenge on Monday
French Socialists pledge tax hikes on super rich if they take power

French Socialists pledge tax hikes on super rich if they take power
China's Xi seeks closer coordination with North Korea in meeting with Kim

China's Xi seeks closer coordination with North Korea in meeting with Kim
US, African Union attend second oversight committee meeting for Congo-Rwanda peace deal
US, African Union attend second oversight committee meeting for Congo-Rwanda peace deal
Czech prime minister, headed for tough vote, says opponent would cooperate with extremists

Czech prime minister, headed for tough vote, says opponent would cooperate with extremists
Rubio says US military conducted lethal strike against drug vessel from Venezuela

Rubio says US military conducted lethal strike against drug vessel from Venezuela
France's far-right RN urges snap elections

France's far-right RN urges snap elections
Romanian government to face multiple no-confidence votes over deficit-lowering reforms
Romanian government to face multiple no-confidence votes over deficit-lowering reforms
France's far-right RN says it is getting ready for potential snap elections

France's far-right RN says it is getting ready for potential snap elections
China's Xi says SCO bears 'greater responsibilities' for keeping regional peace

China's Xi says SCO bears 'greater responsibilities' for keeping regional peace
China, Armenia establish strategic partnership, Chinese state media report

China, Armenia establish strategic partnership, Chinese state media report
India and China are partners, not rivals, Modi and Xi say

India and China are partners, not rivals, Modi and Xi say
China's support for multilateralism is vital, says UN's Guterres

China's support for multilateralism is vital, says UN's Guterres
French PM faces backlash over holiday excuse

French PM faces backlash over holiday excuse
Fed's Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her; court hearing set for Friday

Fed's Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her; court hearing set for Friday
Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says

Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says
Tanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred

Tanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred
Kenyan rights activist plans to run for president in 2027

Kenyan rights activist plans to run for president in 2027
Taiwan names former TSMC board member as new economy minister

Taiwan names former TSMC board member as new economy minister
Fed Governor Cook will sue to keep her job as Trump mulls replacement

Fed Governor Cook will sue to keep her job as Trump mulls replacement
Warming seas worsen Japan's price shock with $120 urchin rice bowls

Warming seas worsen Japan's price shock with $120 urchin rice bowls
'Inconceivable' for French Socialists to back PM Bayrou in confidence vote, Faure says

'Inconceivable' for French Socialists to back PM Bayrou in confidence vote, Faure says
French government risks collapse with budget confidence vote in September

French government risks collapse with budget confidence vote in September
Bolsonaro's defense says drafted asylum request not evidence of flight risk

Bolsonaro's defense says drafted asylum request not evidence of flight risk
Taiwan economy minister resigns ahead of expected cabinet reshuffle

Taiwan economy minister resigns ahead of expected cabinet reshuffle
Analysis-Indonesia's regional budget cuts set to spur more local tax hikes and public outrage

Analysis-Indonesia's regional budget cuts set to spur more local tax hikes and public outrage
South Sudan's president fires finance minister, seventh since 2020

South Sudan's president fires finance minister, seventh since 2020
Thailand's Shinawatra dynasty faces triple court test that could upend politics

Thailand's Shinawatra dynasty faces triple court test that could upend politics
Brazil's Bolsonaro drafted Argentina asylum request, police allege

Brazil's Bolsonaro drafted Argentina asylum request, police allege
Lula, Macron discuss US tariffs, Mercosur-EU deal in phone call

Lula, Macron discuss US tariffs, Mercosur-EU deal in phone call
US targets steel, copper, lithium imports under Uyghur forced labor law

US targets steel, copper, lithium imports under Uyghur forced labor law
Melania Trump sends letter to Putin about abducted children

Melania Trump sends letter to Putin about abducted children
Indonesia unveils 2026 budget with lower deficit, targets fiscal balance within three years

Indonesia unveils 2026 budget with lower deficit, targets fiscal balance within three years
New Zealand's population exodus hits 13-year high as economy worsens

New Zealand's population exodus hits 13-year high as economy worsens
Brazil Supreme Court justice Moraes requests Bolsonaro's trial to be scheduled

Brazil Supreme Court justice Moraes requests Bolsonaro's trial to be scheduled
'Coalition of Willing' leaders set out stance on Ukraine ceasefire pathway

'Coalition of Willing' leaders set out stance on Ukraine ceasefire pathway
UK support for Ukraine 'unwavering', Starmer tells Trump and other leaders

UK support for Ukraine 'unwavering', Starmer tells Trump and other leaders
Mexican president taps Maria del Carmen Bonilla as deputy finance minister

Mexican president taps Maria del Carmen Bonilla as deputy finance minister
Mexico Congress to consider official for deputy finance minister
Mexico Congress to consider official for deputy finance minister
Brazil-US meeting canceled amid tariff dispute, says finance minister

Brazil-US meeting canceled amid tariff dispute, says finance minister
Japan's deepening political woes cloud budget, rate hike timing

Japan's deepening political woes cloud budget, rate hike timing
Lula and Putin discuss peace in Ukraine before US summit

Lula and Putin discuss peace in Ukraine before US summit
Trump announces peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Trump announces peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Xi tells Putin China welcomes fresh US-Russia contacts as Trump seeks end to Ukraine war

Xi tells Putin China welcomes fresh US-Russia contacts as Trump seeks end to Ukraine war
Analysis-Investors betting voters in Bolivia will make a turn to the right

Analysis-Investors betting voters in Bolivia will make a turn to the right
Cambodia and Thailand agree to ASEAN observers to ensure ceasefire holds

Cambodia and Thailand agree to ASEAN observers to ensure ceasefire holds
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil