Second Australian Dies After Suspected Laos Poisoning
A second young Australian tourist died in a Thai hospital on Friday, bringing the death toll related to suspected methanol poisoning during a night out in a Laos backpacker hotspot to six.
Xi, Lula Meet In Brasilia To 'Enhance Ties'
China's President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Brazil Wednesday, fresh off a warm reception at summits of the G20 and APEC groups, both held under the cloud of Donald Trump's White House return.
Kremlin Says US 'Doing Everything' To Prolong 'War' In Ukraine
Russia on Wednesday accused the US of prolonging the "war in Ukraine" by stepping up weapons deliveries to Kyiv ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Western Powers Move To Censure Iran At UN Nuclear Meet
European powers and the United States have submitted a resolution censuring Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, diplomats told AFP on Wednesday, as Tehran warned of a "proportionate" response if it passes.
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Iran Faces Fresh Censure Over Lack Of Cooperation At UN Nuclear Meeting
European powers -- backed by the United States -- are pushing ahead with a plan to censure Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog at a board meeting starting Wednesday, diplomats told AFP.
Tensions between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have repeatedly flared since a 2015 deal curbing Tehran's nuclear programme in exchange for sanction relief fell apart.
NATO Holds Large Arctic Exercises In Russia's Backyard
Thousands of NATO soldiers are taking part in large-scale artillery exercises in Finland's Arctic this month, seen by some as a signal to neighbouring Russia over its war on Ukraine.
China's Xi Urges 'Strategic' Ties In Talks With Germany's Scholz
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for Beijing and Berlin to develop ties with a "strategic" and "long-term" perspective Tuesday as he met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Rio de Janeiro, state media said.
UN Climate Chief At Deadlocked COP29: 'Cut The Theatrics'
The UN's climate chief told countries at the deadlocked COP29 summit on Monday to "cut the theatrics" as pressure mounts on G20 leaders to deliver a breakthrough.
Lebanon Economic Losses Top $5 Billion In Year Of Clashes: World Bank
More than a year of clashes that recently escalated into war have cost Lebanon more than $5 billion in economic losses, with actual structural damage amounting to billions more, the World Bank said on Thursday.
Strike Hits South Beirut After Israel Evacuation Warning: AFPTV
Air strikes hit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Thursday after an Israeli warning to evacuate parts of the Hezbollah bastion, AFPTV images showed.
Israel Warfare Methods 'Consistent With Genocide': UN Committee
Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a special UN committee said Thursday, accusing the country of "using starvation as a method of war".
China's Xi Heads To Peru For APEC Meeting Shrouded In Trump Fears
Chinese leader Xi Jinping headed to Peru on Wednesday, bound for a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organisation leaders overshadowed by fears of renewed global trade tensions under Donald Trump.
Elon Musk: Rocket Man Takes Aim At Washington
Billionaire Elon Musk took a wild gamble backing Donald Trump's White House candidacy, but the bet has paid off -- at least for now -- with the US president-elect handing him an outsized role to overhaul the government.
Stark Warning On Emissions As Leaders Split On Climate Goals At COP29
Global leaders offered competing views on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks Wednesday as a new report warned the world must reach carbon neutrality much sooner than planned.
US Vows 'Firm' Response To N.Korea Deployment In Ukraine Conflict
US top diplomat Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that the deployment of North Korean troops alongside Russian forces fighting on the Ukrainian border demanded a "firm response".
Australian Airlines Cancel Bali Flights After Volcano Erupts
Several Australian airlines on Wednesday cancelled their flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali, after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.
North Korea Ratifies Defence Treaty With Russia
North Korea has ratified a landmark defence pact with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, deepening security cooperation that has seen Pyongyang send thousands of troops to help Moscow fight Ukraine.
China, Russia Must Fight US 'Containment': Security Chief
Senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday told China's foreign minister Wang Yi their two countries' most urgent task should be countering "containment" by the United States, as they met for security talks in Beijing.
New Zealand Delivers Landmark Apology To Survivors Of State Abuse
New Zealand's prime minister delivered a historic apology Tuesday to victims abused in state care, acknowledging the "unimaginable pain" suffered within children's homes and psychiatric hospitals.
Baden Bower Leads PR for Mella and Vetster's New Partnership in Telehealth for Pets
Baden Bower's background as a PR agency for tech startups allows it to spotlight this collaboration through engaging storytelling. The agency will draw on its network of over 800 publications to share stories that show how this technology benefits pet owners.
Lebanon Says 7 Children Among 23 Dead In Israeli Strike North Of Beirut
Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike on Sunday killed 23 people, including seven children, in the village of Almat north of the capital Beirut.
Kremlin Denies Call Between Putin And Trump
The Kremlin on Monday denied a US media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump shared a call about the Ukraine conflict.
Strikes Kill Six In Ukraine A Day After Drone Barrage
Air alerts wailed across Ukraine early Monday as Russian strikes killed at least six people, a day after record drone attacks by both sides and US president-elect Donald Trump reportedly urging Russia's Vladimir Putin not to escalate the conflict.
Russian Drones, Missiles Pummel Cities Across Ukraine
Russian bombardments of Ukrainian cities overnight killed at least one person and wounded more than three dozen more authorities said on Friday, as Moscow escalated its bombing campaign of civilian hubs.
After Trump Win, EU Leaders Tackle 'Urgent' Reform Agenda
Reforming Europe's economy is all the more urgent following Donald Trump's US election win, warned the author of a blockbuster report, Mario Draghi, ahead of talks Friday with EU leaders in Budapest on tackling the challenge.
South Korea President Says 'Not Ruling Out' Direct Weapons To Ukraine
Major arms exporter South Korea is not ruling out providing weapons directly to Ukraine, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday, signalling a possible shift in Seoul's stance on the issue.
Pharma Giant AstraZeneca Says China Chief Detained
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Thursday that the head of its China operations had been detained, after reports the firm was under investigation for potentially illegal data collection and drug imports.
UK Sanctions Russia-backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps
The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.
Australia's Intelligence Chief Warns Of 'Emerging Axis' Backing Russia's War, Calls It Troubling For West
Speaking at the Raisina Downunder conference in Canberra, Andrew Shearer, Director-General of the Office of National Intelligence, said the nexus, which included China, Iran, and North Korea, warranted thorough evaluation.
Israel Accuses Turkey Of 'Malice' Over UN Arms Embargo Call
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations on Monday accused Turkey of "malice," after Ankara submitted a letter signed by 52 countries calling for a halt in arms deliveries to Israel over the war in Gaza.
North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missile Salvo Ahead Of US Election
North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles early Tuesday, Seoul's military said, Pyongyang's second launch in days and just hours before Americans vote for a new president.
Sydney Becomes Seventh World Marathon Major
Sydney was elevated on Monday to the World Marathon Majors, joining the likes of London, New York and Boston at the pinnacle of global distance racing.
Australian Federal Police Raid PwC Sydney Office Amid Tax Leak Probe
The police investigation, known as Operation Alesia, was looking into whether former PwC Australia employees disclosed official secrets, with the search expecting to last several days.
US Hiring Slowest Since Biden Took Office, On Strikes, Hurricanes
US job growth slowed drastically in October, hit temporarily by hurricanes and labor strikes, in a final major economic snapshot at the end of a razor-edge presidential election campaign where cost-of-living worries dominated voter concerns.
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