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Peru candidate demands vote annulment as count tightens

Peruvian right-wing presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga gathered hundreds of supporters in Lima on Tuesday and gave authorities 24 hours to annul the first round of the country's election over allegations of fraud.

Xi meets Russian FM as leaders flock to China over Middle East war

China's President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, Chinese state media said, as a string of leaders of countries impacted by the Middle East war flock to Beijing.

'Industrial' clickbait disinformation targets Australian politics

From anti-transgender narratives about Olympic swimmers tofabricated comments from right-wing politicians, a slew of Facebook pages managed from Vietnam are capitalising on Australia's febrile politics to promote AI-generated articles on websites designed for profit.

Indonesia, France agree to boost defence industry ties

Indonesia, fresh off concluding a defence pact with Washington and an oil deal with Russia, has also agreed to boost defence industry cooperation with France, Jakarta said Wednesday after the countries' presidents met in Paris.

Peru candidate calls for vote annulment as count tightens

Peruvian right-wing presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga on Tuesday called for the first round of the country's election to be annulled, alleging fraud without providing proof of his claim.

Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to launch direct negotiations, signaling movement on two key fronts in efforts to ease the Middle East conflict.

Lebanon, Israel agree to direct negotiations after Washington talks

Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington on Tuesday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had hailed as a "historic opportunity" for peace.

Trump's Fed chair nominee to face Senate confirmation hearing next week

US President Donald Trump's choice for central bank chair is set to face a confirmation hearing next Tuesday, in a nomination some have criticized as an attempt to take over the Federal Reserve.

Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon after talks in US

Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Ukraine says Russian attacks kill seven, including child

Russian strikes killed seven people, including a child, and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Tuesday, regional authorities said.

Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Hezbollah launches new attacks

Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as direct talks between the two opened on Tuesday despite objections from Hezbollah, which announced fresh attacks on Israel just as negotiations got underway.

Italy shifts away from Israel, US over Mideast war

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received a sharp rebuke from US President Donald Trump and suspended a defence agreement with Israel on Tuesday, signalling a shift in her foreign relations.

Direct Israel-Lebanon peace talks a 'historic opportunity': Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Tuesday for Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as the first direct talks in decades between the two countries got underway in Washington.

Trump admin wants new Fed chair in place 'as soon as possible'

The Trump administration wants Kevin Warsh in place as the new US central bank chair "as soon as possible," with the existing Fed chief's term coming soon to an end, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.

Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Trump blockades Iran

Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as direct talks between the two opened on Tuesday despite objections from Hezbollah, which announced fresh attacks on Israel just as negotiations got underway.

Musk's father seeking Russian refuge for S.African farmers

The father of tech billionaire Elon Musk is working on a project to provide refugee status in Russia for South African farmers, he told AFP on Tuesday, in a project similar to one by the US government.

Lavrov blasts efforts to 'contain' Russia, China on Beijing visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised efforts he said were aimed at "containing" Russia and China on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing, where he also discussed with his Chinese counterpart plans for a meeting "within the year" between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

Iran nuclear programme 'set back' but not wiped out

The United States and Israel may have obstructed the path towards a future Iran-built nuclear bomb by severely damaging the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic capabilities in recent attacks.

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war

The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East -- as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices.

Ukraine and Germany sign defence deal, boost drone cooperation

The leaders of Ukraine and Germany on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership centred on defence as Europe seeks to learn from Ukrainian battlefield expertise, especially in drone warfare.

Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker

At least two ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait on Monday despite a US military blockade, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday.

Lavrov bashes efforts to 'contain' Russia, China on Beijing visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised efforts he said were aimed at "containing" Russia and China, Moscow's state media said on Tuesday during his visit to Beijing.

Stocks rise, oil slips on hopes for Mideast peace deal

Stock markets climbed and oil prices retreated Tuesday on rekindled hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the key Strait of Hormuz to end disruptions that have sent energy prices soaring.

France, UK to host Hormuz talks Friday: French presidency

France and Britain will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the French president's office said.

Zelensky in Germany for military talks amid drone boom

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday visited Germany, his country's biggest military backer, which is increasingly seeking to tap UKraines battlefield expertise.

Xi calls for closer ties with Spain in face of global 'chaos'

China's President Xi Jinping warned against a return to the "law of the jungle" in international relations and called for closer economic ties with Spain as he met Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media.

Wisden laments India's 'Orwellian' control of world cricket

Wisden has criticised Indian political interference in global cricket administration, labelling the current situation "increasingly Orwellian".

Lebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran

Lebanese and Israeli representatives were set to meet Tuesday in Washington for their first direct talks in decades, but Hezbollah's opposition to the US-mediated negotiations signalled little prospect of an agreement to stop fighting.

US blockade of Iran ports threatens already crippled oil supply

Washington's decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising fears of a fresh oil shock by threatening supplies to Asia.

Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays 'peacemaker' in US-Iran talks

As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump's deadline to destroy Iran's civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan's prime minister first seeking -- and within hours securing -- a two-week ceasefire between the warring sides.

Botswana seals energy, mining deals with Oman

Botswana has signed energy and mining exploration agreements with Oman as it seeks to deepen economic ties with the sultanate, the presidency said.

US says ball in Iran's court as push grows to end war

The United States said "the ball is in the Iranian court" on ending the Mideast war, as diplomats accelerated efforts on Tuesday towards a new round of peace talks after weekend negotiations failed to produce a deal.

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