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Lockdown in New York as Trump to attend NBA Finals

New York's fabled Madison Square Garden will go into virtual lockdown Monday as police throw a tight security cordon around the venue where President Donald Trump is attending game three of the NBA Finals with his hometown Knicks.

Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup: official

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday.

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Latvia prime minister resigns over straying Ukraine drones

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew support in a row over Ukrainian drones that strayed into the Baltic nation.

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing five and denting peace hopes

Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least five people and further shredded hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion.

UK PM in peril as potential successors jockey for position

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future looked increasingly uncertain on Thursday as potential challengers positioned themselves for a possible leadership contest, including popular former deputy Angela Rayner.

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing three and denting peace hopes

Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least three people, further shredding hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion.

Subdued Trump left waiting for 'big hug' from Xi

Donald Trump paid a visit to the Temple of Heaven in the Chinese capital on Thursday, but the US president had a face like thunder.

British PM battles to stay in power amid rebellion

Pressure mounted on Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday when his former deputy Angela Rayner emerged as a potential challenger in a frenzied battle for the leadership.

Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31

Large-scale Russian strikes on Kyiv killed one person and wounded at least 31 others, city authorities said on Thursday, as Moscow ramped up attacks on Ukraine following a short-lived ceasefire.

Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India

BRICS foreign ministers, including from Iran and Russia, met in New Delhi on Thursday, where India warned of "considerable flux" with conflict driving economic uncertainty and energy insecurity.

Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could lead to 'conflict' as US-China summit starts

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict" if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing Thursday.

Suspect detained in Philippine senate gunfire: police

Police said Thursday they detained a person in connection with gunfire the previous night inside the Philippine senate, where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court took refuge.

Trump heralds 'fantastic future' for US-China as talks with Xi begin

US President Donald Trump on Thursday told China's Xi Jinping their countries would have "a fantastic future together", as they began a superpower summit in Beijing on thorny issues including Iran, trade and Taiwan.

'Promised to us': The Israelis dreaming of settling south Lebanon

From her home in an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, Anna Sloutskin yearns to expand her country's borders and one day move to southern Lebanon. And she is not alone.

Trump and Xi meet for high-stakes talks in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump with a handshake on Thursday in Beijing for a superpower summit on thorny issues including Iran, trade and Taiwan.

A woman UN leader is 'historical justice,' says Ecuadoran contender for top job

The appointment of a woman to the UN's top job is a question of "historical justice" according to Maria Fernanda Espinosa, who is seeking to become the organization's first female leader.

After months of blackout, Iran gives internet to select few

After months under a near-total internet blackout during the Middle East war, Iranian tech worker Amir-Hassan was finally able to get back online, but only through a privileged service that has sparked public criticism.

Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end

Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday, as their latest ceasefire -- considered to still be in place despite hundreds of deaths in Israeli strikes -- nears its end.

US renews offer of $100 mn to Cuba if it cooperates

The United States on Wednesday renewed an offer of $100 million in aid for Cuba, pressuring its longtime nemesis to cooperate as it weathers an economic crisis that includes prolonged blackouts.

Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing 22

Lebanon's health ministry said 22 people including eight children were killed on Wednesday as Israel intensified strikes on the country, with several deadly raids hitting south of Beirut.

Trump and Xi set for high-stakes talks in Beijing

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to tackle thorny issues dividing the two superpowers when they meet in Beijing on Thursday, with Iran, trade and Taiwan on the cards.

Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team

Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

US races to secure rare earths to rebuild depleted arsenal

The United States is working hard to create a supply chain for rare earths -- metals needed to replenish its military arsenal amid the conflict in Iran -- that does not depend on China, the sector's global leader.

Ex-Nicaragua guerrilla believes Ortega-Murillo days numbered

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's co-leader and wife Rosario Murillo will lose power once her ageing husband dies, ex-guerrilla commander Monica Baltodano told AFP in an interview from exile in Costa Rica.

Berlin launches scheme to swap trash for treats

One man's trash is another man's treasure and under a new scheme launched in Berlin on Wednesday, residents and visitors alike will be encouraged to collect rubbish in return for various rewards.

US Senate backs Trump on Iran war despite deadline lapse

US senators on Wednesday narrowly rejected a resolution curbing President Donald Trump's power to wage war on Iran -- their first vote on the conflict since a 60-day deadline expired for the White House to seek formal authorization.

Nations drawing down oil stocks at record pace: IEA

Countries are tapping into oil inventories and strategic reserves at a "record pace" due to the "unprecedented" supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.

Strong US economy's resilience to shocks tested by Iran war

If you look at the numbers, the United States economy seems to be doing surprisingly well despite massive successive shocks from the pandemic, Ukraine war, tariffs, and now the Iran war energy crunch -- but economists warn that resilience is precarious.

Warsh set to take over a divided Fed facing Trump assaults

The US Senate is expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump applies unprecedented pressure on the central bank to cut rates despite stubbornly high inflation.

Shots heard at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out: AFP

Multiple gunshots were heard late Wednesday inside the Philippine Senate, where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has sought refuge, AFP journalists said.

Africa must drop 'victim mentality': mogul Tony Elumelu

Africans should welcome all foreign investors and put colonial hang-ups behind them, Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu told AFP.

'Ungovernable' Britain? Once-stable politics in freefall

For years, under long-serving leaders such as Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair, the worst mid-term challenge a British prime minister might face was a rowdy jeering in parliament.

Besieged Starmer seeks to heal Labour divisions in King's Speech

King Charles III will on Wednesday outline UK leader Keir Starmer's next legislative plans, during a pomp-filled ceremony that could have huge repercussions for the embattled prime minister's future.

Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit

US President Donald Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to "open up" China to American firms as he headed to Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit that will also bring up the Iran war.

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