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Albania PM blames 'hybrid war' for week of unrest
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Tuesday blamed a "hybrid war" for fuelling unrest in his country, after a week of violent anti-government demonstrations in Tirana.
UN demands aid access to besieged Yemen city Taiz
The United Nations insisted Tuesday that aid must immediately be allowed to enter Yemen's Taiz, besieged by pro-Iran Houthi fighters who are preventing supplies from reaching the country's third-largest city.
French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a "massive" police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence.
Stock markets retreat as oil rises again
Technology firms led losses across stock markets Tuesday on growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of earnings reports from major companies in the sector.
Turkey troops to stay in Syria, Iraq 'until border security ensured', defence minister tells AFP
Turkey will keep its own troops in Syria and Iraq until border security with its two neighbours has been fully ensured, Defence Minister Yasar Guler told AFP.
Rubio says India diversifying oil, trade deal 'very close'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday India had made "substantial progress" in diversifying its oil supplies, suggesting a trade deal with New Delhi was "very close".
Kemi Badenoch Proposes Ending Childcare Benefit Cliff Edge
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proposed tapering childcare support for higher earners to replace the current cut-off at £100,000 of individual income.
Unverified Kim Jong Un Rumours Put Kim Yo Jong Back in Focus
Unverified social-media claims about Kim Jong Un’s health and leadership have renewed attention on his sister Kim Yo Jong, a senior North Korean official.
India Warns Unpaid Assessments Are Deepening UN Cash Strain
India said persistent unpaid assessments by major contributors have left the United Nations facing a difficult liquidity position in 2026.
Marco Rubio Travels to India as Trade Talks Reach Difficult Stage
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is travelling to India for talks combining diplomacy and commerce after a stop in Uzbekistan.
Spain Housing Dispute Puts Landlords at Centre of Election Debate
Spain’s housing shortage and rising rents have made landlords, tenants and property regulation prominent issues ahead of the November 29 snap election.
Qatar Prime Minister Opens Eighth Global Security Forum
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani inaugurated the eighth Global Security Forum in Doha.
Qatar Amir and Singapore Prime Minister Expand Bilateral Cooperation
Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong held official talks in Doha on wider political and economic cooperation.
US Midterms Put Control of Congress and Key States at Stake
US voters will choose House members, senators, governors and state officials on November 3 in elections that could alter the balance of power in Washington.
An unhappy republic: France's troubles extend beyond the street
"Revolution!" some shouted during France's protests. Others demanded better classroom conditions. Many simply wanted their household budgets to stop shrinking as fuel and food prices spike.
Australian police charge man over 'targeted' attack on lawmaker
Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a "targeted" attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines.
努莎・奧貝爾：未見嶄新開局，卻見領導失能——波茨坦市長能否勝任其職？
努莎・奧貝爾（Noosha Aubel，50歲，無黨籍）曾向波茨坦市民承諾，將為這座城市帶來嶄新開局。此前，她的前任麥克・舒伯特（Mike Schubert，53歲，德國社會民主黨籍）已遭波茨坦市民罷免。然而，在奧貝爾上任將近一年之際，與這項承諾形成鮮明對照的，卻是涉及一名多重極重度身心障礙幼童照護問題的醜聞、破敗的道路、預算支出凍結，以及不斷升級的領導危機。這起照護醜聞，已成為邦首府波茨坦、尤其是努莎・奧貝爾在道德層面嚴重失格的明證。與此同時，她所擔任的職位享有高額薪酬：奧貝爾目前領取的年度基本薪資為143,056歐元。根據已公布的薪級調整計畫，未來更將增至每年169,006.44歐元，而這筆支出須由市民負擔。因此，一個令人不安、卻完全合理的問題隨之浮現：努莎・奧貝爾在經濟、組織管理及政治層面，究竟是否具備治理一座邦首府所需的能力？
Zelensky, US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with top US envoys in Norway on Tuesday, after accusing the United States of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his war-torn country.
On Israeli election eve, settler violence becomes Netanyahu liability
Attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank have turned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's championing of settlers into a potential liability days before elections, with opponents calling him soft on "Jewish terrorism".
Tech firms bear brunt of selling as stocks drop
Tech firms led heavy losses across Asian markets Tuesday as investors brushed off a rebound on Wall Street amid growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of crunch earnings releases.
France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM
France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm".
South Korea to withdraw some Ukraine embassy staff after POW row
South Korea's foreign ministry said Tuesday it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Ukraine, as a diplomatic row deepens over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
Threats of political violence soar in Australia's 'online echo chamber'
Australia's security chiefs had warned of "online echo chambers" fuelling grievances and conspiracies and stepped up prosecutions for threats of political violence ahead of Monday's attack on a lawmaker in a rural town.
S. Korea warns of 'firm' response after North threatens fresh measures near border
South Korea's military warned Tuesday of a "firm" response and resolute punishment for any further provocations by North Korea, saying it was "unacceptable" for Pyongyang to blame Seoul for escalating tensions.
Ukraine claims US missile holdup ahead of reported talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his war-torn country ahead of reported talks with a top US envoy on Tuesday.
Tech firms bear brunt of selling as Asian stocks drop
Tech firms led heavy losses across Asian markets Tuesday as investors brushed off a rebound on Wall Street amid growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of crunch earnings releases.
Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack loses leg: media
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has lost a leg after being struck by a car in a deliberate attack, local media said Tuesday.
Horror and disbelief after lawmaker attacked in rural Australia
A rural Australian town felt a mix of horror and disbelief on Tuesday after a highly respected lawmaker was gravely injured in what looked to be a targeted attack.
How recent controversies have rocked the US death penalty debate
The botched execution of a woman in Tennessee and the controversy over the live broadcast of a firing squad execution have thrust the debate over the US death penalty back into the public square.
Ukraine claims US missile holdup as Trump floats summit without Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States on Monday of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his country, as tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalated over military aid and intelligence sharing.
Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi received a package from Britain's King Charles III on Monday, authorities said, releasing the first pictures of the detained Nobel laureate in two months and describing her as a "special female prisoner".
Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack underwent surgery overnight: PM
Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines underwent surgery overnight but remains in a critical condition after being struck deliberately by a car in an attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.