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Thailand slams chaotic Asian Games organisation as 'musical chairs'
Thailand are the latest country to slam the organisation at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, likening it to a "chaotic" game of "musical chairs".
North Korea to keep nuclear weapons 'forever': foreign minister
North Korea will keep its nuclear weapons "forever", its foreign minister vowed Thursday, dismissing the South Korean president's renewed calls for a denuclearised Korean Peninsula.
Malaysia's migrant return plan chills Myanmar Rohingya
As a Rohingya exile who abandoned his life in Malaysia to return to Myanmar, Ismail's bleak prospects may portend what awaits others caught in Kuala Lumpur's migrant crackdown.
Pakistan confirms Afghan strikes after resident says Kandahar hit
An overnight airstrike hit the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, home to the Taliban government's supreme leader, a resident told AFP early Thursday.
Swiss voters expected to shun stricter neutrality
The Swiss will vote Sunday on a heavily debated proposal to tighten their country's traditional neutrality, amid fears that an expected "no" could be interpreted abroad as abandoning the cherished principle altogether.
Trump admin says there were 8 suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier
The Trump administration has acknowledged eight suicide attempts by US service members during the extended deployment of an aircraft carrier to the Middle East, a US lawmaker revealed on Wednesday.
Colombians in Santa Marta stay inside after violence wracks the city
Stores and schools closed and drivers mostly stayed off the roads Wednesday as the Colombian city of Santa Marta limped back to normal after a wave of drug-gang violence prompted a deployment of army troops.
Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit
Iranian airlines were forced to cancel some international flights on Wednesday after the United States tightened sanctions on Iran's aviation industry in a new effort to cripple its economy.
Morocco elects new parliament with lowest turnout in nearly two decades
Morocco's parliamentary election drew a turnout of 38 percent, authorities said on Wednesday, marking the lowest level in almost two decades as the kingdom struggled with voter apathy amid social crises.
Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome
US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran.
Morocco elects new parliament amid social frustration, youth discontent
Moroccans worried about unemployment and inequality cast their ballots for a new parliament on Wednesday, in the country's first poll since a mass migration crisis and a youth-led protest movement highlighted widespread discontentment among young people.
Venezuelan shot by ICE needs urgent surgery, mother tells AFP
The family of a Venezuelan man shot by US immigration agents while delivering a DoorDash order told AFP on Wednesday that he required surgery urgently for a bullet lodged near his spine.
Judge urged to lift Trump's White House ban on media outlets
A lawyer for CNN, MS NOW and Politico urged a US federal judge on Wednesday to immediately restore White House access for the news organizations after President Donald Trump abruptly revoked their credentials.
At UN, tech chiefs urge caution in AI development
Leaders of AI giants told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the technology calls for heightened vigilance, with Anthropic's CEO pledging to slow down where needed to ensure the safety of new releases.
Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine, Zelensky vows winter campaign
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in a new barrage on Kyiv, as it vowed there would be no "pause" in Europe's worst conflict since World War II.
At UN, OpenAI's Altman calls 'for extreme care' in AI
The current moment in AI development "calls for extreme care," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told the UN Security Council on Wednesday, noting that the technology's advancement could accelerate rapidly.
Venezuelan shot by ICE needs urgent medical care, mother tells AFP
The family of a Venezuelan man shot by US immigration agents while delivering a DoorDash order told AFP on Wednesday that he required urgent medical attention for a bullet lodged near his spine.
Hamilton gives thumbs up to Gulf GPs despite Iran conflict
Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday said he hopes that this year’s Formula One world championship will conclude with its two races as scheduled in the Middle East despite the continuing conflict.
Zelensky says Putin using fighters from 47 countries in Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of using third-country fighters from 47 countries to prosecute Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine as Russia vows no 'pause' to war
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in a new barrage on Kyiv, as it vowed there would be no "pause" in Europe's worst conflict since World War II.
Trump invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami
President Donald Trump has invited his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit of world leaders in Miami in December, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.
Ireland boss Hallgrimsson says timing of Israel remarks 'not clever'
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson admitted Wednesday the timing of his comments about the war in Gaza was "not clever" as he prepares his team for Nations League matches against Israel.
ILO financial crisis takes centre stage in leadership race
The three candidates vying for the International Labour Organization helm faced off Wednesday, with the deep financial crisis gripping the organisation at the heart of their pitches to members.
China's Xi to get rare airport welcome from Trump
US President Donald Trump will roll out the red carpet for Xi Jinping on Wednesday, giving the Chinese leader a rare personal welcome at the airport to kick off their superpower summit.
President tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'
Iran's president struck a defiant tone at the UN on Wednesday where he spoke for the first time since Washington and Israel launched an all-out war on his country, vowing Tehran would never "bend at the knee."
French foreign minister says Palestinians 'must' hold polls
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Wednesday the Palestinians "must" hold fresh elections amid growing international concerns they will be delayed because of logistical challenges.
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure kill seven
Russian strikes on logistics and infrastructure across Ukraine killed at least seven people Wednesday, including two in Kyiv in the latest in a surge of daytime drone attacks on the capital.
Israel squeezing UN Palestinian refugee agency ahead of polls: chief
Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing Israeli government is squeezing the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees ahead of elections in Israel in an effort to boost its appeal to voters, the agency's leader said.
Golan will remain Syrian, vows President al-Sharaa at UN
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa insisted at the UN Wednesday that the Golan Heights region will remain Syrian after Colombia last month recognized Israeli sovereignty over the strategically important territory.
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels seize airports, clash with govt forces
Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, multiple sources told AFP on Wednesday, as long-standing tensions spilled into open conflict.
UK sets up unit to combat disinformation from Russia, AI
The UK will create an agency to fight disinformation coming from adversaries such as Russia and amplified by artificial intelligence, to help "separate fact from fiction", Britain's defence minister said Wednesday.
China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media
China's leader Xi Jinping departed Beijing on Wednesday, bound for Washington where he will meet with US President Donald Trump, state media said.