Category "World Politics" - List of latest news (297 results)

21/04 Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela on Sunday.

19/04 Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, while Zelenskyy says Russian drone attacks continue

According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.

17/04 The terrible impact of Trump tariffs 245% to China: who is the most loss?

China and the US do not live in a vacuum. Both are bound to each other in the interdependent world economy.

08/04 South Korea sets snap presidential election for June 3, drawing out contenders

Leading contenders began to throw their hats in the ring on Tuesday as South Korea officially set June 3 for a snap presidential election.

02/04 Putin's key investment negotiator heads to Washington for talks with Trump envoy, sources say

Chief of Russia's sovereign wealth fund Kirill Dmitriev is expected to visit Washington this week for talks with the Trump administration, said a source.

01/04 China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls its president a "parasite"

China's military on Tuesday said it had begun joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan, calling Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te a "parasite".

29/03 British Sky News journalist breaks silence after Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Signalgate attack

British Sky News journalist breaks silence after Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Signalgate attack -

28/03 Mark Carney responds to new 25% tariff on non-U.S. cars in direct message to Donald Trump

Mark Carney responds to new 25% tariff on non-U.S. cars in direct message to Donald Trump -

25/03 Israeli military intercepts missile launched from Yemen

The Israeli military said it had intercepted a missile over Israel on Monday that had been launched from Yemen, according to a statement.

12/03 Greenland's pro-business opposition wins election amid Trump control pledge

Greenland's pro-business opposition party won Tuesday's parliamentary election, beating the incumbent coalition amid President Trump's pledge to control them.

11/03 Putin henchman’s ominous rebuke of UK shows Russia ‘using Trump to divide West'

The strategy us likely an attempt to leverage concessions from the Trump administration, experts say

10/03 Brutal admission proves US is totally broken

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04/03 Real reason a Russia-Ukraine peace deal may not spell end of Ukrainians' ordeal

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine faces a huge rebuild if a truce is agreed, an aid worker has said

04/03 Donald Trump says US 'will not put up with Zelensky’s actions for much longer'

Donald Trump says US 'will not put up with Zelensky’s actions for much longer' - US President criticised Mr Zelensky for saying the end of the war with Russia is ‘very, very far away’

03/03 Keir Starmer breaks silence on Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky clash

Keir Starmer breaks silence on Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky clash -

02/03 Norway’s government breaks silence after major supplier says it will no longer refuel US Navy ships

Norway’s government breaks silence after major supplier says it will no longer refuel US Navy ships - "We have seen reports raising concerns about support for U.S. Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government's policy," Norway's Defence Minister Tore Sandvik said in a statement.

02/03 Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposal

Israel stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip on Sunday.

02/03 Volodymyr Zelensky appears emotional as he meets Keir Starmer after Donald Trump clash

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02/03 Reform UK's Richard Tice says Ukraine should 'lease' to Russia after Trump row

EXCLUSIVE: The deputy leader of Nigel Farage's party has reacted to the extraordinary White House exchange with a plan for Ukraine to 'lease' its land to Putin.

02/03 Donald Trump issues warning to Volodymyr Zelensky after explosive Oval Office row

Donald Trump issues warning to Volodymyr Zelensky after explosive Oval Office row -

02/03 Marco Rubio claims Zelensky’s off-camera actions warrant Trump apology after Oval Office clash

Marco Rubio claims Zelensky’s off-camera actions warrant Trump apology after Oval Office clash -

01/03 NATO's Rutte urges Zelenskyy to mend his relationship with Trump

NATO chief Mark Rutte told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he needs to find a way to restore his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

28/02 Donald Trump makes U-turn on Volodymyr Zelensky dictator comment during meeting with Keir Starmer

Donald Trump makes U-turn on Volodymyr Zelensky dictator comment during meeting with Keir Starmer -

25/02 Map shows the countries UK is sending millions in aid to - full list

British foreign aid goes to dozens of countries across the world but the aid budget will be cut to fund a boost in defence spending.

23/02 Israeli tanks move into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002 amid growing crackdown

Hamas freed all six hostages in the latest exchange, even as heightened tension between the adversaries clouded the future of the fragile ceasefire deal.

23/02 Massive crowds mourn Hezbollah's slain leader Nasrallah

Tens of thousands of people gathered on the outskirts of Beirut on Sunday to pay their respects to Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah.

21/02 China backs Trump's Ukraine peace bid at G20 as U.S. allies rally behind Zelenskyy

China came out in support of U.S. President Donald Trump's bid to strike a deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine at a G20 meeting in South Africa.

20/02 Zelensky sends warning ahead of US talks with Trump representatives after president hurls insults at Ukraine leader

Zelensky sends warning ahead of US talks with Trump representatives after president hurls insults at Ukraine leader -

17/02 Trump says Zelensky will be involved in Russia Ukraine peace talks after three hour call with Putin

Trump says Zelensky will be involved in Russia Ukraine peace talks after three hour call with Putin -

17/02 Citing a 'routine' update, US removes reference to Taiwan independence on website

The U.S. State Department said it has made a routine update to the Taiwan section of its website amidst changes in wordings regarding Taiwan's independence.

15/02 Hamas frees 3 hostages, Israel releases hundreds of prisoners as fragile ceasefire holds

Hamas-led militants released three male Israeli hostages Saturday and Israeli forces freed hundreds of prisoners in return.

11/02 Trump says Ukraine Russia war is going to end after phone call with Putin

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10/02 Brazil denies report of potential retaliation on U.S. tech firms if Trump imposes steel tariffs

Brazil rejected on Monday a report saying it was planning to impose taxes on U.S. tech companies if Trump introduces a 25% tariff on U.S. steel imports.

09/02 Hamas says Israeli military withdraws from Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

The Israeli military has withdrawn from an area of Gaza known as the Netzarim corridor that bisects the enclave, Hamas said on Sunday.

05/02 Trump demands Ukraine give rare earth minerals to US as payment for war aid

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03/02 Israel’s Netanyahu heads to US to discuss ‘victory over Hamas’ with Trump

Netanyahu said he will discuss “victory over Hamas,” countering Iran and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries with Trump on Tuesday.

01/02 Hamas frees 3 hostages and Israel releases Palestinian prisoners in 4th exchange of ceasefire

Hamas freed three male hostages held for more than a year in the Gaza Strip on Saturday and Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails.

01/02 Arab foreign ministers reject Trump call for transfer of Palestinians

Arab foreign ministers on Saturday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Egypt and Jordan to take in residents of the Gaza Strip.

31/01 ‘Madman’: Trump’s wild tactic exposed

It’s so crazy that it just might work. Or spectacularly backfire.

26/01 Qatar says agreement reached to release Israeli hostage, allow Palestinians to return to north Gaza

Qatar announced early Monday that an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.

26/01 North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles, vows tough stance on U.S.

North Korea conducted a strategic cruise missile test on Saturday, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.

20/01 Trump inauguration updates as US president-elect hints at plans for first day

Donald Trump swept to victory in November against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

08/01 European Union won't allow attacks on borders, French minister says after Trump's Greenland comments

In an interview on Wednesday, Jean-Noël Barrot addressed the U.S. President-elect's interest in Greenland.

13/12 China signals readiness to mend ties with U.S. ahead of Trump inauguration

Chinese president tries to avoid a trade war through negotiations with Trump team but concessions on key issues are unlikely, experts say.

09/12 How ‘geeky’ doctor became ruthless dictator

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad acted with impunity. He “disappeared” tens of thousands of people. Many more were tortured, raped or detained. And fully 90 per cent of his subjects lived below the poverty line.

08/12 As Syrian rebels topple President Assad, difficult times lie ahead

The collapse of Assad's rule followed a shift in the balance of power in the Middle East after many leaders of Hezbollah were recently killed by Israel.

07/12 Syrian rebels battle for Homs and advance on Damascus, Assad's rule at stake

Syrian rebels battled government forces for control of the key city of Homs on Saturday and advanced towards the capital Damascus as front lines collapsed.

01/12 Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, Russia conducts strikes in support of Assad

The Syrian army said on Saturday dozens of its soldiers had been killed in a major attack led by Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels who swept into Aleppo.

30/11 Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks

Protesters gathered across Georgia in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the EU.

29/11 Sinn Fein tops Irish exit poll, but coalition parties look set for re-election

Ireland's main opposition party Sinn Fein looked on course to narrowly win the most votes at a general election on Friday

26/10 Furious Vladimir Putin blasts BBC journalist Steve Rosenberg when challenged at press conference

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22/10 Peru ex-President Toledo convicted of bribe-taking, sentenced to 20 years in prison

Alejandro Toledo was convicted of taking bribes from firm Odebrecht and sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison on Monday.

14/10 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to 3 researchers for studies on institutional impact - Khaama Press

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06/10 Brazil votes in local elections with eyes on 2026 presidential showdown

Brazilians voted on Sunday for mayors and city councilors in more than 5,500 municipal elections.

27/09 Netanyahu, at UN, vows that Israel will keep ‘degrading Hezbollah’ until its objectives are met

Netanyahu defended his nation's response to the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas that triggered an Israeli military operation that has devastated the Gaza Strip.

23/09 Iran is ready for nuclear talks at UN 'if other parties are willing,' foreign minister says

Iran is ready to start nuclear negotiations at the U.N. General Assembly if "other parties are willing", according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

23/09 Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 as Israeli strikes kill more than 356

The Israeli military warned residents in southern and eastern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of a widening air campaign against Hezbollah.

22/09 At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine blast

The accident was caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks, B and C, of the mine run by the Madanjoo company, state media said.

22/09 Hezbollah, Israel exchange heavy fire after deadly Israeli strike

Israel and Lebanon exchanged heavy fire into Sunday, with Israeli warplanes carrying out the most intense bombardment in almost a year of war across Lebanon's south.

22/09 Israel raids and shuts down Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah in the West Bank

Al Jazeera aired footage of Israeli troops live on its Arabic-language channel ordering the office to be shut for 45 days.

21/09 Rare Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills Hezbollah commander and more than a dozen others

Israel launched a rare airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military official in a densely populated southern Beirut neighborhood on Friday. It was the deadliest such strike on Lebanon's capital in decades.

18/09 Israel planted explosives in Hezbollah's Taiwan-made pagers, Reuters reports

Mossad planted explosives in 5,000 Taiwan-made pagers ordered by Hezbollah, months before Tuesday's detonations, Lebanese security sources told Reuters.

17/09 Hezbollah members among hundreds wounded after pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria, officials say

The state-run National News Agency said hospitals in southern Lebanon, the eastern Bekaa Valley and Beirut's southern suburbs had called on people to donate blood of all types.

16/09 West will not be bullied by Putin as talks continue on long-range strikes, says Lammy

West will not be bullied by Putin as talks continue on long-range strikes, says Lammy -

12/09 U.S. supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa, Reuters reports

The U.S. backs two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa and a rotating seat for small island nations, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield told Reuters.

08/09 Venezuela opposition candidate Gonzalez leaves for Spain as diplomatic tensions rise

Venezuela's former presidential opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has left for Spain in the wake of the South American country's contested election, Venezuelan and Spanish officials said Saturday.

14/08 The FBI is investigating alleged attempts to hack the Trump and Harris campaigns. Here's what we know

Eight years after the last US election marred by foreign interference, a shadowy figure is offering media organisations access to documents allegedly obtained from former president Donald Trump's re-election campaign.

05/08 Taiwan under pressure to bolster its defense as Trump-Harris presidential race stokes policy concerns

Experts say that Taiwan is under more pressure to build up its defense capabilities and deterrence in the face of uncertainty in the upcoming U.S. elections.

04/08 At least 43 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed

At least 43 people were killed and hundreds injured in Bangladesh on Sunday.

31/07 Costa Rica is prepared to offer asylum to Venezuelan opposition leaders, minister says

Costa Rica's government ready to offer political asylum Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez.

30/07 Protests erupt in Venezuela after Maduro claims victory in disputed election result

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Caracas on Monday to repudiate Maduro's claim of clinching a third six-year term in power.

29/07 Venezuela's Maduro, opposition each claim presidential victory

The electoral authority said that Maduro had won a third term with 51% of the vote, despite multiple exit polls which pointed to an opposition win.

29/07 Italy's Meloni vows to 'relaunch' cooperation with China

Italy's PM Meloni vowed Sunday to "relaunch" cooperation with China, signing a three-year action plan during her first official visit to Beijing.

28/07 Israel vows to hit Hezbollah after rocket kills 12 on football field

Hezbollah denied responsibility for the attack on Majdal Shams, the deadliest in Israel or Israeli-annexed territory since Hamas' Oct. 7 assault.

24/07 Kamala Harris not among ‘brilliant American women in politics’, says Liz Truss

Kamala Harris not among ‘brilliant American women in politics’, says Liz Truss -

20/07 Ibragimov: Alexander Lukashenko wrote his name in the history of world politics

During the years of Alexander Lukashenko's presidency, Belarus has become a state that serves as an example for many in the world. Experts share this opinion. The people made a truly fateful choice, and in 30 years, having gone through a colossal path of development, thanks to the people's President, Belarus has turned into a prosperous, strong and independent state.

20/07 Bangladesh army enforces curfew as students-led protests spiral

In addition to the deaths, the clashes have injured thousands, according to data from hospitals across Bangladesh.

14/07 Dubai crown prince appointed UAE defense minister

The crown prince of Dubai has been appointed as minister of defense for the United Arab Emirates as part of a broader cabinet shuffle.

14/07 China, Russia navies conduct joint patrol in parts of Pacific, Chinese media says

Chinese and Russian naval fleets recently conducted their fourth joint sea patrol in the Western and Northern Pacific Ocean, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Sunday.

07/07 Hamas says it's waiting for Israeli response on Gaza ceasefire proposal

On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike killed Ehab Al-Ghussein, the Hamas-appointed deputy minister of labour, and three other people at a church-run school.

29/06 Bolivian general who led failed coup gets six months pre-trial detention

Detained Bolivian general Juan Jose Zuniga was ordered to six months "preventive detention" for his role leading a failed coup against the government.

29/06 Khamenei protégé, sole moderate neck and neck in Iran presidential race

A low-key moderate and a protégé of Iran's supreme leader are neck-and-neck in the vote count in snap presidential elections marked by voter apathy.

26/06 Kenya president backs down on tax rises after deadly protests

Kenya's president on Wednesday withdrew planned tax rises, bowing to pressure from protesters who had launched demonstrations across the country this week.

21/06 Putin signs deals with Vietnam in bid to shore up ties in Asia to offset Moscow’s growing isolation

Russian President Putin signed at least a dozen deals with his Vietnamese counterpart to offset its growing international isolation over its war in Ukraine.

17/06 Putin to visit Kim in North Korea on June 18-19

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un extended an invitation to President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Russia's Far East last September.

13/06 Hezbollah says it attacked 9 Israeli military sites with rockets, drones

Hezbollah said it had launched rockets and weaponized drones at nine Israeli military sites in a coordinated attack on Thursday.

09/06 Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad

Iran's Guardian Council on Sunday approved the country's hard-line parliament speaker and five others to run in the country's June 28 presidential election.

03/06 China says Britain's MI6 turned two Chinese government staff to spies

China has alleged that MI6 turned two staff members of Chinese central state organs into spies for the British government, its State Security Ministry said.

27/05 North Korea fires suspected rocket after warning of satellite launch

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile on a southern path off its west coast on Monday, South Korea's military said.

27/05 'Drone wall' against Russia: Six NATO countries announce border defense plan

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, and Norway are joining forces to build a 'drone wall' to protect their borders against Russia.

21/05 Yellen says U.S., Europe must respond jointly to China's industrial overcapacity

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that the U.S. and Europe needed to respond to China's industrial policies in a "strategic and united way".

18/05 Member of Israel's War Cabinet says he'll quit the government June 8 unless there's a new war plan

Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel's three-member War Cabinet, threatened to resign from the government if it doesn't adopt a new plan for the war in Gaza

17/05 IMF says U.S. should keep open trade, work with China to resolve disputes

The U.S. would be better served by maintaining its open trade system rather than imposing new punitive duties on Chinese goods, according to the IMF.

13/05 Israel focuses on Rafah invasion, issues civilian evacuations

Tens of thousands more Palestinians were ordered to evacuate the city over the weekend.

13/05 Singapore's incoming PM Wong appoints new deputy PM in minor reshuffle

Singapore's incoming prime minister Lawrence Wong announced a minor cabinet reshuffle on Monday ahead of assuming the top post later this week.

13/05 Putin replaces Russia's defense minister with civilian economist in unexpected move

Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed a civilian economist as his new defence minister in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war.

13/05 Russia finds massive oil and gas reserves in British Antarctic territory

Around 500 billion barrels worth of oil - 10 times the North Sea's output - has been discovered in the region.

12/05 Israel pushes deeper into Rafah and battles a regrouping Hamas in northern Gaza

Israeli forces pushed deeper into Gaza's southern city of Rafah on Sunday and battled Hamas in parts of the devastated north.

08/05 U.S. and China trade divisions threaten a 'reversal' for global economy, IMF official warns

Strained relations between Western and Chinese-aligned economic blocs could cause a “reversal” in global economic growth, an IMF official warns.

06/05 U.S. wins global leadership approval over China when a Democrat is president, Gallup analysis shows

Most countries prefer aligning with the U.S. over China when the White House is occupied by a Democratic leader, according to Gallup data going back to 2007. 

05/05 Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'

The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after "in-depth and serious discussions," the Hamas militant group said Sunday.

02/05 Colombia will cut diplomatic ties with Israel, President Petro says

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza.

01/05 Israel backers attack pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA, as NYC police arrest 300

Supporters of Israel attacked a pro-Palestinian protest camp at UCLA, a protest at Columbia University broken up by police had been led by outsiders.

29/04 Pedro Sanchez stays on as Spain's prime minister after weighing exit

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday he had decided to continue in office, days after abruptly announcing he was considering his future.

26/04 Blinken says U.S. and China must avoid miscalculations as Beijing warns against 'red lines'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday.

23/04 Israel-Hamas war enters 200th day as Rafah invasion imminent

Tuesday marks 200 days since Hamas militants stormed Israel on Oct. 7, sparking a war with Israel.

14/04 Sirens and blasts sound across Israel after Iran launches drone attack

Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory.

13/04 Iran has launched drone attacks at Israel, IDF military says

President Biden said Friday that he expected Iran might attack Israel soon.

13/04 Iran seizes cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, Israel goes on high alert

Israel went on high alert over a possible direct Iranian attack that would ramp up a decades-old standoff between the regional foes.

09/04 Ecuadorians wanted an action man. President Noboa has fulfilled that role — embassy raid included

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's decision to raid Mexico's embassy last Friday is unlikely to hurt him with his constituents.

09/04 Canada spies found China 'clandestinely and deceptively' interfered in last two elections

Canada's spy agency concluded that China interfered in the last two elections, an official probe heard, the firmest evidence so far of Chinese meddling.

07/04 Israeli troops recover slain Gaza hostage, Egypt to host new truce talks

Qatari and Egyptian mediators have been trying to secure another deal that might return some of the 129 remaining hostages in a longer ceasefire in Gaza.

06/04 Mexico is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police stormed the embassy in Quito

Ecuadorian police broke into the Mexican Embassy late Friday to arrest a former Ecuadorian vice president who sought political asylum.

02/04 Iran says Israel bombs its embassy in Syria, kills commanders

Suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran's embassy in Syria that Iran said killed seven of its military advisers and marked a major escalation in Israel's war.

31/03 Erdogan's rival leads in Istanbul in high-stakes Turkey vote

Turkey's nationwide local elections are seen by analysts as a gauge of both President Erdogan's support and the opposition's durability.

31/03 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to undergo hernia surgery

Justice Minister Yariv Levin will serve as acting prime minister during the operation.

30/03 Three UN military observers, a Lebanese interpreter wounded in blast while patrolling southern border

Three UN military observers and a Lebanese interpreter were wounded Saturday while patrolling the southern Lebanese border after a shell exploded near them.

25/03 Israeli leaders head to Washington amid Rafah invasion concerns

Top Israeli military officials will discuss war strategy with the U.S. in Washington this week.

21/03 House GOP mulls inviting Netanyahu to address Congress

Israel’s prime minister could soon be invited to speak before Congress.

21/03 Australia, UK to boost defense cooperation

Australia and the U.K. signed a new defense agreement that makes it easier for their defense forces to operate together in each other's countries.

18/03 The microbes of world politics are not averse to involving natural microbes in it - the program "PLOTSHADKA" will tell about the deadly plans

The destructive policies of the West increase the risk of using nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev spoke about this on November 8, 2023 at a meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the CIS countries in Moscow.

17/03 Nothing has been done to stop repeat of P&O Ferries scandal, unions say

Despite UK government outrage the ‘legal loopholes remain and operator has been let off the hook’, says joint statement

15/03 Crisis-stricken Argentina must dollarize and get rid of the central bank, veteran economist says

Latin America's third-largest economy is currently struggling to cope with the world's fastest rising prices.

14/03 Tell us who do you think is the worst political leader in the world

As billions of people are asked to cast their vote in elections held around the world this year, Express.co.uk is asking its readers to share who they think is the world's worst political leader.

14/03 China's foreign minister to visit Australia next week as ties improve

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Australia next week, said the Australian Prime Minister, indicating improved relations after years of tensions.

13/03 Threat to American dominance in the world, China-Russia-Iran increase tension, intelligence agencies warn

US intelligence agencies have warned the Biden administration in the 2024 annual threat assessment report. The report says that China, Russia and Iran are increasing the threat to America. This is posing a threat to the world order. Along with this, American supremacy is also being challenged.

10/03 A U.S. ship with equipment for building a pier is on its way to Gaza as part of a plan to ramp up aid

A U.S. Army vessel carrying equipment for building a temporary pier in Gaza was on its way to the Mediterranean on Sunday.

07/03 A deadly illusion.. World Politics Review report: Is Netanyahu really capable of eliminating Hamas?

A deadly illusion.. World Politics Review report: Is Netanyahu really capable of eliminating Hamas?

07/03 Australia and Vietnam upgrade relations, to begin talks on critical minerals

Australian Prime Minister announced elevating ties with Vietnam to a comprehensive strategic partnership, aiming to diversify supply chains away from China.

03/03 Hamas arrives in Cairo for cease-fire talks with deal 'on the table'

A delegation from Hamas arrived in Cairo on Sunday for crunch talks on a Gaza cease-fire.

25/02 According to the British Prime Minister, the blocked Russian assets should be given to Ukraine

As a first step, interest on the frozen Russian assets should be paid to Ukraine, suggests Rishi Sunak.

25/02 Donald Trump won the South Carolina primary with a huge margin

His main rival, ex-governor Nikki Haley, took home 59.8 percent of the vote.

23/02 War in Ukraine: Two years since Russia’s invasion

The second year of Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion has brought no respite for Ukrainian soldiers or civilians.

23/02 Fate of U.S. aid to Ukraine package discussed on Taiwan trip, lawmakers say

U.S. lawmakers discussed stalled military aid to Ukraine and Taiwan during their visit to Taipei this week, two participants revealed Friday.

20/02 US prepares Gaza cease-fire resolution: Report

The U.S. is circulating a new Gaza cease-fire resolution.

18/02 Israel strikes across Gaza as the U.S. says it will block another cease-fire resolution at the UN

Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 18 people overnight and into Sunday, according to medics and witnesses.

11/02 Desperate Palestinians in Gaza's Rafah fear coming Israeli assault

A million Palestinians crammed into the area around Rafah and fear they have nowhere left to flee where fighting still rages.

10/02 Gaza mediators and others warn Israel of disaster if it launches a ground invasion on crowded Rafah

Israel's neighbors and key mediators warned Saturday of disaster and repercussions if its military launches a ground invasion in Gaza's southern city of Rafah.

08/02 Coup juntas threaten to quit West Africa bloc: Here’s what it means for the region — and Russia

Three West African countries currently under the rule of military juntas have announced plans to exit the Economic Community of West African States.

05/02 King Charles diagnosed with cancer

The news comes a week after both Princess Kate and King Charles III were discharged from a private London clinic after medical procedures.

03/02 U.S. and Britain strike Yemen's Houthis in a new wave, retaliating for attacks by Iran-backed militants

The United States and Britain struck 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday in a second wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups.

01/02 Gunmen take hostages at a Procter & Gamble factory in Turkey, an apparent protest of Gaza war

29/01 Immediately after his arrival, the Ukrainian delegation took Szijjártó to the cemetery in Ungvár

They certainly paid tribute to the war dead.

28/01 Three U.S. service members killed, 34 wounded in Jordan drone attack linked to Iran

Three U.S. service members were killed and dozens wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on U.S. forces stationed in northeastern Jordan.

27/01 The leading diplomats of the two countries also discussed the prevention of an American-Chinese conflict

According to both countries, meaningful negotiations took place.

27/01 Iraq and the U.S. begin formal talks to end coalition mission formed to fight the Islamic State group

The U.S. and Iraq held a first session of formal talks Saturday in Baghdad aimed at winding down the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition formed to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq.

27/01 Biden would close the southern border if authorized to do so

There were serious debates in the Senate about border policing issues, and now one thing has been moved forward. The decision, if it becomes law, could take the wind out of the anti-immigration Donald Trump's sails.

27/01 South Gaza battles rage as heavy rain hits displaced people further north

Israel pressed ahead with its campaign against Hamas in Gaza's Khan Younis, as bad weather hit displaced Palestinians seeking refuge further north in the battered enclave.

27/01 Israel: The UN aid organization for the Palestinians should have no role in Gaza

Yisráel Kac made his statement after it was suspected that some employees of the UNRWA organization were involved in the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas against Israel.

27/01 US to sell F-16s to Turkey for $23 billion after Sweden approves NATO expansion

The Biden administration approved the deal after Turkey gave the nod to Sweden joining NATO.

23/01 Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership, lifting key a hurdle

Turkish legislators on Tuesday endorsed Sweden's membership in NATO, lifting a major hurdle on the previously nonaligned country's entry into the military alliance.

21/01 Iranian and Hezbollah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen, sources say

Commanders from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and Lebanon's Hezbollah group in Yemen are helping to direct Houthi attacks, sources told Reuters.

20/01 Iran vows revenge on Israel for strike that kills 5 guards in Damascus

An Israeli strike on the Syrian capital on Saturday destroyed a building used by the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, state media reported.

20/01 An Israeli airstrike on the Syrian capital killed at least 4 Iranian advisers, state media say

An Israeli strike on the Syrian capital on Saturday destroyed a building used by the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, state media reported.

15/01 North Korea scraps agencies managing relations with South as Kim Jong Un cites hostility with rival

During a speech at the assembly, Kim Jong Un blamed South Korea and the United States for raising tensions in the region.

14/01 A defiant Netanyahu says no one can halt Israel's war to crush Hamas, including the world court

Israel will pursue its war against Hamas until victory and will not be stopped by anyone, including the world court, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

06/01 Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire across Lebanon border amid concern over Gaza war spillover

Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah group said on Saturday it had fired rockets at Israel and its arch-foe said it had struck a "terrorist cell" in retaliation.

03/01 More than 70 killed in 'terrorist attacks' near Iranian Guards commander Soleimani's tomb during ceremony

Iranian state television reported a first and then a second explosion during an anniversary event at the cemetery where Soleimani is buried in the southeastern city of Kerman.

01/01 Fighting rages in Gaza as Israel looks at new phase of war

Israel pulled tanks out of some Gaza City districts on Monday, as it announced plans to cut back on troop numbers, but fighting raged elsewhere.

31/12 U.S. Navy helicopters fire at Yemen's Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack

The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea.

29/12 ‘Putin’s days are numbered’: CIA veteran

A CIA veteran says Vladimir Putin will bring on his own demise.

23/12 Duda has already vetoed: Tusk cannot take money from the Polish public media

The public media is on the side of the previous government, Tusk does not want to finance it that way.

20/12 Hamas leader visits Egypt amid intensive talks on new ceasefire

The leader of Hamas made his first visit to Egypt for more than a month on Wednesday amid intensive talks to let aid reach Gaza and get hostages freed.

17/12 Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza

Israel's government faced calls for a cease-fire on Sunday after a series of shootings, including of three hostages who waved a white flag.

17/12 Netanyahu hints new negotiations under way to recover Gaza hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to confirm on Saturday that new negotiations were under way to recover hostages held by Hamas.

15/12 Treasury Secretary Yellen outlines plan to improve U.S.-China ties

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen underscored her priorities aimed at stabilizing frigid ties between the United States and China late Thursday.

10/12 Bertalan Havasi revealed what he talked about with Orbán Zelenskyi

The Hungarian prime minister met with the Ukrainian president at the inauguration of the Argentine head of state.

10/12 Heavy fighting across Gaza as Israel presses ahead with renewed U.S. military and diplomatic support

Heavy fighting raged overnight and into Sunday across Gaza, including in the devastated north.

10/12 Egyptians head to polls in election overshadowed by Gaza war

Egyptians head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election in which Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to win a third term in power as the country grapples with an economic crisis and a war on its border with Gaza.

09/12 Fighting intensified across Gaza as the U.S. vetoes a cease-fire

Israel pounded the Gaza Strip from north to south on Saturday in an expanded phase of its two-month-old war against Hamas.

09/12 Israeli troops round up Palestinian men in northern Gaza as UN warns aid operation is ‘in tatters’

The detentions pointed to Israeli efforts to secure the military's hold on northern Gaza as the war entered its third month.

05/12 Israel expands offensive in southern Gaza as UN says civilians must be protected

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the prevention of more civilian harm.

04/12 Venezuelans vote to claim sovereignty over a part of oil-rich nation Guyana

This marks the latest escalation in a long-standing territorial dispute between both countries.

04/12 Israel expands its Gaza offensive and bombards the south of the strip

Heavy bombardment has battered the city of Khan Younis, as the Israeli military changes the focus of its offensive to the south of the Gaza enclave.

30/11 Henry Kissinger's important moments from Vladivostok to the Fürth stadium - Zoom gallery

Henry Kissinger, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning diplomat, national security advisor and former foreign minister, and a key figure in the foreign policy of the United States, died at the age of one hundred. Edited by Gábor Lakos

30/11 Israel and Hamas agree to last-minute cease-fire extension of 24 hours

The six-day pause in fighting so far has seen almost 100 hostages released from Hamas' captivity and at least 180 Palestinian prisoners released from Israel.

30/11 Op-ed: Europe is leaving a void in a multipolar world

The world needs a more engaged Europe, and one which can act as a unified force on the world stage.

28/11 Ray Dalio hails the Gulf's 'renaissance states' amid a period of 'greater disorder' globally

The Bridgewater Associates founder highlighted the United Arab Emirates specifically, speaking during a CNBC panel at Abu Dhabi Finance Week.

26/11 Fragile Gaza truce is back on track after hours-long delay in hostage-for-prisoner swap

The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be back on track after the release of a second group of hostages and Palestinians from Israeli prisons.

25/11 Gaza truce holds as more Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners are set for release

Hamas was expected to release a second group of Israelis on Saturday as a planned four-day truce.

22/11 ‘Smiling with tears in our eyes’: Jerusalem deputy major on hostage deal

The Israel-Hamas deal sparks hope for future hostage negotiations.

21/11 Opinion | My School Doesn’t Tolerate Anti-Semitism

And we are happy to work with donors who are tired of giving to colleges that do.

20/11 Yemen's Houthi capture ship on suspicion of Israeli connection

Yemen's Houthi militants have hijacked what they call an Israeli ship in the Red Sea, calling all Israeli vessels a "legitimate target."

20/11 Argentina elects 'shock therapy' libertarian Javier Milei as president

Argentina elected libertarian outsider Javier Milei as its new president on Sunday, rolling the dice on an outsider with radical views to fix an economy.

19/11 Hamas battles Israeli forces in north Gaza, hostage deal report denied

Hamas militants battled Israeli forces trying to push into Gaza's largest refugee camp on Sunday.

19/11 Patients and staff leave Gaza’s biggest hospital, and dozens are killed at a crowded refugee camp

Twenty-five of Gaza's hospitals aren't functioning due to a lack of fuel, damage and other problems.

18/11 Israeli airstrikes kill 32 in south Gaza amid calls for civilians to flee

Overnight on Saturday, 26 Palestinians were killed and 23 injured by an air strike on two apartments in a multi-storey block in a busy residential district of Khan Younis, according to health officials.

18/11 Argentina on a knife-edge as presidential election offers clashing visions of the future

Opinion polls indicate a tight race and a deeply divided electorate.

15/11 The British Supreme Court has decided: the British government cannot send illegal immigrants to Rwanda

According to the board, the measure would be illegal.

15/11 'Survival feels uncertain': Palestinians in Gaza describe desperation under Israeli bombardment

Israel has significantly stepped up its ground invasion over recent days.

14/11 Evidence of Israeli war crimes in Gaza, says Jordan's deputy prime minister

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi is urging the Israeli government to cease hostilities in Gaza.

13/11 Charts show a stark difference in the human cost of Israeli-Palestinian conflicts over the years

More than a month into Israel's war with Hamas, the scale of death and destruction from the ongoing conflict is already unprecedented on many fronts.

10/11 Biden to meet Xi on Wednesday in San Francisco Bay area, U.S. says

President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping face-to-face for the first time in a year on Wednesday, the White House said.

08/11 Israeli forces in Gaza turn their focus to Hamas' infamous tunnel system

The labyrinth of tunnels offer Hamas a strategic advantage to shield and ambush Israeli ground infantry, as well as move and store weapons and explosives.

07/11 What is Gaza’s Ministry of Health and how does it calculate the war’s death toll?

03/11 'It's going to be bloody': Why Israel's long war ahead will be nothing like what it's faced before

Prolonged urban combat will bring a slew of deadly challenges for the IDF – and likely some key advantages for Hamas, military analysts say.

02/11 Taoiseach visits Korean demilitarised zone

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has visited the demilitarised zone dividing North and South Korea.

01/11 Bolivia severs ties with Israel over war in the Gaza Strip, as Columbia and Chile recall ambassadors

Diplomatic relations between Israel and a spate of South American countries have frosted or severed, amid its ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip.

01/11 Israel's 'second phase' of war is underway as troops push into Gaza — but it appears deliberately ambiguous

Optics and throwing off the enemy are key reasons for the ambiguity in what appear so far to be smaller land operations, analysts say.

25/10 Saudi Arabia is working with partners to deescalate unrest in the region, minister says

The United Nations and numerous countries have called for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, so far to no avail.

25/10 Israel envoy calls for resignation of UN chief who said Hamas attack 'did not happen in a vacuum'

Israel's ambassador to the U.N. called for the resignation of the organization's Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, following his remarks on the Israel-Hamas conflict and action in Gaza.

24/10 Jamie Dimon: 'The most serious thing facing mankind is nuclear proliferation'

International bodies and proliferation experts warn that the danger of nuclear weapons use is higher than it's been in decades.

24/10 Ukraine's EU membership bid to be assessed in report due on Nov. 8

The European Union's executive is set to present on Nov.8 an assessment of progress made by Ukraine in its membership bid, three officials said.

24/10 China urges Israel to abide by international law and protect civilians in Gaza

China also called for the convening of "a more authoritative, wide-ranging and effective" international peace summit as soon as possible.

23/10 Argentine assets under pressure as Economy Minister Massa beats far-right Milei in first-round vote

Uncertainty ahead of the run-off presidential vote next month "will likely keep Argentine assets under pressure," strategists at ING said.

23/10 Argentina's Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical Milei

Argentina's ruling Peronist coalition smashed expectations to lead the country's general election on Sunday.

22/10 Polls open for Argentina election that could see right-wing populist win the presidency

Argentines were going to the polls Sunday, as frustrated voters weigh handing the presidency to an anti-establishment, right-wing populist.

20/10 'Incredibly harsh': Up to 600 Americans are trapped in besieged Gaza

The Rafah crossing is at the border of southern Gaza and Egypt, and is one of only two points of entry and exit for the Palestinian territory.

20/10 Canada pulls 41 diplomats from India as bilateral tensions escalate over Sikh killing

India and Canada are locked in a dispute over Ottawa's claims that the Indian government orchestrated the extra-judicial slaying of a Sikh separatist in Vancouver.

19/10 Sunak ‘proud’ to stand with Israel as it fights the ‘pure evil' of Hamas

Side-by-side with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, Rishi Sunak said he wanted the Jewish state to "win" the battle against Palestinian terrorists.

19/10 Palestinian-American’s parents trapped, hiding in Gaza

The parents of a Palestinian-American are trapped in Gaza, doing everything they can to survive.

18/10 Biden administration imposes sanctions on Hamas

The sanctions impact Hamas members and allies in Gaza, Sudan, Turkey, Algeria and Qatar financially.

18/10 Egypt does not see why country should ‘bear solely’ the responsibility for Gaza’s refugee influx

Egypt does not see why it should bear sole responsibility for taking in refugees coming in from the besieged Gaza Strip, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs says.

18/10 Russia's Putin speaks at China's Belt and Road forum in rare international appearance

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday invited other countries to participate in the development of the Northern Sea Route during the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) summit.

17/10 Images show crowds of people gathering at the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt

Located on the Gaza-Egypt border, the Rafah crossing is the sole crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip.

16/10 'A very unique battle': How geography could shape Israel's expected ground offensive in Gaza

Ahead of Israel's expected ground offensive, one military geography specialist outlines how the geography of the Gaza Strip could influence any fighting.

16/10 Explainer: The next steps to form the Polish government

Poland's liberal opposition look set to win the election, but forming a new government to take power may be a difficult task. Here is how it will be chosen.

16/10 Biden says Hamas must be eliminated entirely, but 'there must be a path to a Palestinian state'

Long-standing tensions between Israel and the Palestinian territories escalated last Saturday after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a deadly attack.

14/10 'Britain is with you...always': Sunak's unwavering support to Israel

As Corbyn joins thousands of Brits marching in support of Palestinians just a week after Hamas butchered Jews, Sunak gives a clear message.

13/10 Iran-backed Hezbollah joining Israel-Hamas conflict would be a 'game-changer'

With an Israeli ground incursion potentially imminent in the north of the Gaza Strip, the conflict could grow to involve other regional actors, analysts say.

12/10 'Serious war crimes' being committed in Gaza - Robinson

Former president Mary Robinson has described Israel's response to last weekend's attacks by Hamas as a collective punishment against a whole population in Gaza, many of whom do not support the militant group.

12/10 Israel prepares for ground offensive, no official decision made

Until all of the hostages are released, Israel said there will be no humanitarian aid sent to Gaza.

11/10 Biden condemns ‘sheer evil’ of Hamas

Biden condemned the “sheer evil” of Hamas during his national address and promised American military support.

10/10 GOP senators urge Biden to freeze $6B transfer in Iranian funds

Twenty Senate Republicans are calling for the Biden administration to refreeze assets released in exchange for the return of American prisoners.

09/10 GOP 2024 candidates blame Biden admin for attacks in Israel

On Sunday, President Joe Biden proclaimed unwavering support for Israel.

06/10 A new Chile? Argentina is at the epicenter of a new ‘white gold’ rush

Momentum behind Argentina's lithium mining boom is picking up fast.

05/10 Putin suggests plane of Wagner boss Prigozhin was blown up using hand grenades on board

05/10 Voters cast their ballots in key Scottish by-election

Voters in Scotland are going to the polls today in the first test for the Scottish National Party (SNP) since the arrest of its former leader Nicola Sturgeon over allegations of financial irregularities.

29/09 U.S. readout excludes Canada as Blinken meets India's top diplomat

Canada PM Justin Trudeau said there are "credible allegations" the Indian government orchestrated the extra-judicial slaying of a Sikh separatist in Canada.

26/09 Saudi Arabia announces crucial step forward in its nascent nuclear power plans

The news comes amid increasing concern about Saudi Arabia's intentions with the technology, and the potential for a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

26/09 After Xi's G20 absence, China says willing to play role in APEC's success

Xi, with no official explanation, did not go to the G20 summit in New Delhi this month, with the Chinese premier, Li Qiang, attending in his place.

23/09 Varadkar tells UN that Russia must be held accountable

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the UN General Assembly that Ukraine deserves the unqualified support of every member state in the United Nations and that Russia and its leaders deserve utter condemnation.

21/09 Saudi crown prince says Israel diplomatic normalization closer every day

Prince Mohammed dismissed reports that the two countries had suspended talks.

21/09 India suspends visa services in Canada as diplomatic crisis escalates

Canada is currently investigating "credible allegations" that New Delhi orchestrated the extra-judicial slaying of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.

20/09 India urges 'utmost caution' in Canada travel advisory as bilateral feud escalates

Ottawa is investigating "credible allegations" the Indian government may be connected to the murder of a prominent advocate for an independent Sikh homeland.

19/09 Azerbaijan launches military action in Karabakh to disarm Armenians

Loud shelling was audible from unverified social media footage filmed in Stepanakert, the capital of Karabakh, called Khankendi by Azerbaijan, on Tuesday.

19/09 India-Canada tensions hit crisis point after assassination allegations: Here's what you need to know

Ottawa had expelled a top Indian diplomat amid credible links between Indian government agents and the slaying of a Sikh community leader in British Columbia.

14/09 EU parliament backs criminalising paying for sex

The European Parliament has voted to back a motion calling for those paying for prostitution to face criminal prosecution.

14/09 Italy's possible withdrawal from China's Belt and Road program could pave the way for future exits

At a time of shifting geopolitical alignments that's fragmenting the world's economy, Rome is coming under pressure to recast its relationship with Beijing to placate its western allies.

13/09 Boris Johnson calls on Rishi Sunak to urgently 'ramp up' support for Ukraine

EXCLUSIVE: Boris Johnson warns that Britain must "go further" to provide military aid to Ukraine immediately.

13/09 Crab dumplings, soup and sorbet: Putin and Kim dine on delicacies after two-hour meeting

What Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are having for dinner.

11/09 Western sanctions on Russia could push the BRICS alliance closer

Sanctions imposed by the West on Russia are pushing the BRICS nations closer, said executives at the recent annual APPEC conference.

09/09 Indian PM Modi says a consensus has been reached on a G20 declaration

There were fears Delhi negotiators and diplomats might not be able to broker a consensus at this year's meeting due to Russian and Chinese objections on the reference to the ongoing war.

09/09 G20 welcomes African Union as permanent member at Delhi leaders' summit

The widely-anticipated move underscores India's wide-ranging agenda to elevate the global multilateral forum's focus on the Global South in its presidency of the G20 this year.

08/09 Modi, Biden pledge to deepen India-U.S. partnership as world leaders descend on Delhi for G20 summit

This Biden meeting is part of the dozen or so bilateral meetings Modi planned for this weekend, underscoring India's strategic ambitions as a key global player.

05/09 India's G20 presidency risks ringing hollow as Ukraine war dashes hopes of consensus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned the normally sedate rotating presidency of the G20 nations into a branding vehicle to burnish India's geopolitical importance.

04/09 North Korea's Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, U.S. official says

A U.S. official said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia soon to meet with President Vladimir Putin.

04/09 Xi to skip G20 summit in India, China to send Li instead

Premier Li Qiang will lead China's delegation at a G20 summit in New Delhi this weekend, China's foreign ministry said.

01/09 Sunak faces backlash over fears India trade deal will trigger influx of students

Conservatives fear Rishi Sunak will accept India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demands for more student visas in exchange for slashing tariffs on UK goods.

01/09 A Saudi-Israel deal could dramatically reshape the Middle East — but don't expect it anytime soon

A deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia could dramatically reshape the Middle East.