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Kamala Harris leads high-level US team to meet new UAE leader
US Vice President Kamala Harris was Monday leading a high-level delegation to meet the United Arab Emirates' new president, who takes over after his half-brother's death, following months of strained ties between Washington and the oil-rich Gulf state.
McDonald's to exit Russia, sell business in country
American fast-food giant McDonald's will exit the Russian market and sell its business in the increasingly isolated country, the company said Monday.
Jerusalem bishop condemns 'police invasion' at journalist's funeral
The Catholic archbishop in Jerusalem on Monday strongly criticised Israel's "police invasion" last week of a Christian hospital ahead of the funeral of slain Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh.
Swedish, Finnish MPs debate NATO membership
Lawmakers in Finland and Sweden on Monday debated their respective NATO bids, as the two neighbours prepare to submit applications this week as a deterrent against Russian aggression.
New Thatcher statue egged in hometown
A new statue of Britain's late former prime minister Margaret Thatcher was fenced off on Monday following an egg-throwing protest shortly after it was installed in her hometown.
Renault hands Russian assets to Moscow in nationalisation first
French automaker Renault has handed over its Russian assets to the Russian government, both parties announced Monday, marking the first major nationalisation since the onset of sanctions over Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.
Iran says awaits US response to nuclear talks 'solutions'
Iran said on Monday it awaited the US response to "solutions" discussed with the EU envoy for breaking a stalemate in talks aimed at restoring the 2015 nuclear deal.
Somalia's foreign partners hail peaceful election of new president
Somalia's international partners on Monday welcomed the election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who takes office after months of political instability and faces crises including a violent insurgency and devastating drought.
Shell-shocked families refuse evacuation from Ukraine front
The giant policeman in military fatigues and combat helmet was losing patience with the tiny woman staring at his chest and flatly refusing to evacuate from the Ukrainian front.
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka set for uneasy 'economic war cabinet'
Sri Lanka was set to form a new cabinet on Monday as bitter political rivals make common cause to tackle a worsening economic crisis after last week's deadly violence, party leaders said.
Ukraine prepares for new Russian Donbas push, says gains made in north
Ukraine was preparing Monday for a new Russian push in the eastern Donbas region, as Kyiv said its army's counterattack around Kharkiv had gained momentum.
Lebanon awaits results of first vote since multiple crises
The results of Lebanon's first elections since multiple crises ravaged the country were expected Monday, with opposition groups hoping for modest but unprecedented gains.
US, EU to boost coordination on semiconductor supply, Russia
The United States and the European Union plan to announce on Monday a joint effort aimed at identifying semiconductor supply disruptions as well as countering Russian disinformation, officials said.
Somalia elects Hassan Sheik Mohamud as president a second time
Somalia handed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud the presidency for a second time following Sunday's long-overdue election in the troubled Horn of Africa nation, which is confronting an Islamist insurgency and the threat of famine.
Somalia's leader battles his predecessor for presidency
Somalia's president battled his predecessor for the top job Sunday in long-overdue elections in the troubled Horn of Africa nation, as it confronts an Islamist insurgency and the threat of famine.
Heavy defeat looms for Scholz's SPD in German regional vote
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) suffered a crushing defeat in a key German regional election on Sunday, exit polls showed, in a damning verdict on his perceived weak response to the war in Ukraine.
Somali leader among four frontrunners in presidential vote
Explosions were heard near Mogadishu's airport Sunday at the start of voting in long-overdue Somali presidential elections as the troubled Horn of Africa nation battles an Islamist insurgency and the threat of famine.
Swiss switch to 'presumed consent' on organ donations
Switzerland voted Sunday to boost the availability of transplant organs by making everyone a potential donor after death unless they have expressly objected.
Sweden, Finland take 'historic' steps toward NATO membership
Finland officially announced its intention to join NATO on Sunday as Sweden's ruling party said it backed membership, paving the way for a joint application.
NATO assures Ukraine open-ended military support against Russia
NATO on Sunday pledged open-ended military support for Ukraine, as Finland hailed its "historic" bid to join the alliance and with Western claims that Russia had suffered heavy losses in its push east.
Crisis-hit Lebanon goes to polls but few expect major change
Lebanon held its first election Sunday since a painful economic crisis dragged it to the brink of becoming a failed state, a major test for new opposition groups bent on ousting the ruling elite.
Ukraine youth seek respite from war where they can
Saturday night was always time for the trendy youth of Lviv to sip cocktails on the terrace or lose themselves in the rhythms of the basement DJ at "People Place".
2,000 attend new Tunisia opposition alliance demo
A crowd estimated at more than 2,000, lower than expected, took part Sunday in the first demonstration of a new alliance to oppose a power grab by President Kais Saied.
Kenya presidential hopeful Ruto picks ex-Kenyatta aide as running mate
Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto on Sunday picked a former aide turned fierce critic of President Uhuru Kenyatta to be his running mate in the country's high-stakes election in August.
Palestinians mourn Israel's creation amid outcry over funeral raid
Palestinians rallied Sunday to mark the "Nakba," or catastrophe, 74 years after Israel's creation, with condemnation spreading over a police raid on the funeral of a slain journalist.
Finland confirms NATO bid as West claims heavy Russian losses in Ukraine
Finland on Sunday confirmed its bid for NATO membership as a bulwark against Russia, redrawing the balance of power in Europe after decades of military non-alignment.
Finland announces 'historic' NATO bid, as Sweden holds key meet
The Finnish government officially announced its intention to join NATO on Sunday, as Sweden's ruling party was to hold a decisive meeting that could pave the way for a joint application.
Ukrainians embrace tattoos amid patriotic outpouring
From odes to embattled military units to expressions of love for the motherland, Ukrainians are embracing tattoos amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Russian radio voices sow fear in Ukraine war zone
The portable radio in the dark cellar of the rocket-damaged kindergarten was transmitting news in Russian over whistling airwaves about the Kremlin's military triumphs in Ukraine.
Russia artist is 76-year-old voice of protest on Ukraine
Yelena Osipova barely slept ahead of Russia's pomp-filled Victory Day celebrations on May 9.
Australia PM makes final push for re-election
Australia's conservative prime minister sounded the gun on the last lap of a bitterly-fought election campaign Sunday, admitting "not everything went to plan" during the country's pandemic response.
Fierce fighting in Ukraine's east but Eurovision win lifts spirits
Ukraine's forces were fighting off a fierce Russian onslaught on the east of the country Sunday, after a Eurovision victory gave the country a much-needed boost of morale.
Finland to announce NATO decision as Sweden holds key meet
The Finnish government is expected to officially announce its intention to join NATO on Sunday, as Sweden's ruling party holds a decisive meeting that could pave the way for a joint application.
Discontent simmers as Okinawa marks 50 years since US rule ended
The Japanese island of Okinawa marks 50 years since the end of US rule Sunday, with discontent simmering about the ongoing presence of American troops and fears about growing regional tensions.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed becomes UAE president after brother's death
The UAE's long-time de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was named as president on Saturday, confirming his rise to power a day after the death of former leader Sheikh Khalifa.
Finland seeks to reassure Russia about NATO bid
Finland on Saturday sought to allay Moscow's fears about its bid to join NATO, as fierce fighting raged in Ukraine's east, slowing down a hoped-for Russian advance.
After outcry, Israel police to probe actions at journalist's funeral
Israel's police chief on Saturday ordered an investigation into the actions of officers at the funeral of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, after they charged the procession and beat pallbearers, sparking global outrage.
Fierce fighting in Ukraine's east slowing Russian advance
Ukraine on Saturday claimed it was holding back a Russian assault in the eastern Donbas region and vowed to extract its last remaining fighters from a besieged steel plant.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed elected UAE president after brother's death
The UAE's long-time de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on Saturday, official media said, a day after the death of former leader Sheikh Khalifa.