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El Salvador's 'all-powerful' Bukele sworn in for second term
El Salvador's gang-busting President Nayib Bukele was sworn in for a second term Saturday, more popular -- and more powerful -- than ever.
India PM Modi appears set to triumph as voting ends in marathon election
India's Hindu-nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi looked set to win a third straight landslide election victory on Saturday at the close of a six-week general election bedevilled by searing heatwaves.
Modi confident of victory as voting in India's six-week election ends
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday he was confident of his return to power after voting ended in the country's six-week election, a marathon contest bedevilled by successive punishing heatwaves.
'No alternative': Ramaphosa's SAfrica future hangs in the balance
It was predicted to go badly but turned out to be worse: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa led the ANC to its worst election result since the end of apartheid, one which threatens his survival.
India's six-week election ends with vote in Hindu holy city
India's marathon election drew to a close Saturday six weeks after voting began, with voters enduring a scorching heatwave to cast their ballots in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi.
Orban steps up rhetoric over Ukraine war as elections near
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was to address a mass rally in Budapest on Saturday, as he increasingly stokes fears of war between the West and Russia with verbal attacks on Brussels and NATO ahead of elections.
'We are hated': Israelis feel isolation over Gaza war
A series of diplomatic setbacks, strong condemnation of a recent Gaza strike, and intense protests on Western campuses have left Israelis feeling their country is unfairly isolated.
US defence chief praises 'new era of security' in Asia-Pacific
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday hailed a "new era of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, as Washington strengthens its network of alliances aimed at countering China's growing military might and influence.
Zelensky arrives at Singapore security forum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Saturday at a Singapore security forum, as he seeks to rally support for Kyiv while a Russian offensive gains ground.
Millions suffer through heatwave on last day of India election
India's gruelling heatwave is set to abate soon but that was no consolation to housewife Bindwasvini Devi, one of the millions braving Saturday's scorching sun to vote in the final day of national elections.
South Africa's ANC loses majority, seeks coalition
South Africa's ruling ANC awaited the imminent confirmation on Saturday that it had lost its three-decade-old absolute majority and would have to find allies if it is to remain in power.
Israel pounds Gaza after Biden outlines ceasefire plan
Israeli forces hammered Rafah in southern Gaza with tanks and artillery Saturday, hours after US President Joe Biden said Israel was offering a new roadmap towards a full ceasefire.
Tight race as Iceland elects new president
Iceland goes to the polls Saturday in a presidential election that looks set to be a close race between three women, including former prime minister Katrin Jakobsdottir.
'We exist': S. Korea's first LGBTQ councillor tackles inclusion
South Korea's first openly gay legislator may have cracked the ruling party's rainbow ceiling but admits there is a long way to go to make the country's politics inclusive.
Austin praises 'new era of security' in Asia-Pacific
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hailed on Saturday a "new era of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, as Washington strengthens its network of alliances aimed at countering China's growing military might and influence.
Austin says 'new era of security' in Asia-Pacific
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hailed on Saturday a "new era of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, as Washington strengthens its network of alliances aimed at countering China's growing military might and influence.
Austin says US 'can be secure only if Asia is'
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday the Asia-Pacific region remained a "priority" for Washington, saying the United States was secure "only if Asia is".
Hindu holy city votes as India's six-week election ends
India's six-week election reaches its final day of voting Saturday, including in the holy city Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used as a staging post for his Hindu nationalist agenda.
Helmet-wearing Biden aims to emulate back-to-back Super Bowl champs
Was it a sign that Joe Biden is preparing for a bruising election battle ahead?
Hamas says Israel's Gaza ceasefire proposal 'positive'
Hamas on Friday said it "considers positively" an Israeli roadmap towards a full Gaza ceasefire announced by US President Joe Biden, who urged an end to the almost eight-month war.
Ukraine gets draft approval for $2.2 bn IMF payout
Ukraine is set to receive a $2.2 billion payout from the IMF after successfully meeting the terms of an existing loan program, the Washington-based financial institution said Friday at the end of a five-day staff mission to the country.
'Time for this war to end': Biden pushes Israeli plan for Gaza truce
US President Joe Biden said Friday Israel had offered a new roadmap towards a permanent peace in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept the surprise deal as it was "time for this war to end."
Pandemic agreement talks could continue for another year
Negotiations towards a global agreement on how to handle future pandemics seemed on course Friday to be extended for up to a year as countries try to bridge their differences.
Biden says Israel offers new roadmap to end Gaza war
US President Joe Biden said Friday that Israel was offering a new roadmap towards a full ceasefire in Gaza that he urged Hamas to accept, saying it's "time for this war to end".
NATO chief seeks 'at least' 40 bn euros a year in Ukraine aid
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday urged members to commit to providing Ukraine at least 40 billion euros ($43 billion) a year in military aid, seeking to ensure long-term support as war with Russia grinds on.
Israel offers new 'roadmap' to end Gaza war, says Biden
US President Joe Biden said Friday that Israel had offered a new roadmap towards a permanent peace in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept the surprise deal as it was "time for this war to end."
South African parties jostle to set terms of coalition talks
South African parties on Friday jostled to set out their stalls ahead of talks on a possible coalition government, with the ruling ANC on course to lose the absolute parliamentary majority it has held for three decades.
UN mission in Iraq to end after two decades
At the request of Baghdad, the UN Security Council unanimously decided Friday that the United Nations political mission in Iraq will leave the country at the end of 2025 after more than 20 years.
Trump lashes out at 'sick' opponents in 'unfair' trial
Donald Trump lashed out in rambling, angry comments Friday at his "sick" opponents and "fascists" after what he called a "very unfair" trial that made him the first former US president to become a convicted felon.
Sick of strays, Turkey weighs dog crackdown
The clip shows people rushing to help an older woman knocked over by one of the many stray dogs on Istanbul's streets. It is the kind of canine run-in that plays continuously on Turkey's social media.
Israel troops push into central Rafah
The Israeli army said Friday its troops pushed into central Rafah, escalating its nearly eight-month war with Hamas despite international objections over any offensive in the southern Gaza city.
S.Africa set for political shake-up as ANC loses majority
South Africa's ruling ANC was on track Friday to score its worst electoral result ever, with the latest tallies showing voters deserted the party in droves and ended its 30-year political dominance.