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Myanmar pro-military party 'winning' junta-run poll first phase: source
Myanmar's dominant pro-military party is "winning a majority" in the first phase of junta-run elections, a party source told AFP Monday, after democracy watchdogs warned the poll would entrench military rule.
Bondi victims' families demand national probe into antisemitism
Families of the victims of Australia's Bondi Beach mass shootings called Monday for a national inquiry into antisemitism and alleged failures in policing, intelligence and policy they blame for the attack.
Sudanese trek through mountains to escape Kordofan fighting
For eight days, Sudanese farmer Ibrahim Hussein led his family through treacherous terrain to flee the fighting in southern Kordofan -- the latest and most volatile front in the country's 31-month-old conflict.
South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking over $200,000 in bribes
South Korea's former first lady was alleged by prosecutors Monday to have accepted lavish bribes totalling over $200,000, including fine art, jewellery and a handbag, as well as meddling in state affairs.
China announces 'major' military drills around Taiwan
China announced "major" military exercises around Taiwan on Monday, saying it would conduct live-fire drills the following day across five zones in waters and airspace near the island.
Stocks mostly rise, precious metals slip in quiet Asian trade
Asian equities mostly rose Monday in quiet post-Christmas trading as investors look ahead to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this month, while precious metals retreated from record highs.
North Korea tests cruise missiles in show of 'combat readiness'
North Korea test-fired two strategic long-range cruise missiles, state media reported on Monday, hailing the drill as a show of "combat readiness" against foreign threats.
Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no talks breakthrough
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that a deal was closer than ever to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine but reported no apparent breakthrough on the flashpoint issue of territory after new talks with the warring countries' leaders.
Serbia's students gather signatures for early elections goal
Protesting students in Serbia on Sunday swapped massive street demonstrations for a push to collect citizens' signatures, to gauge whether they had support to demand snap parliamentary elections.
Somaliland recognition prompts celebrations, condemnation
People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel -- a decision condemned by the Somali president as a "threat" to stability in the Horn of Africa.
Trump says Zelensky and Putin 'serious' in war talks sprint
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believed the leaders of Ukraine and Russia were serious about peace as he spoke with them both in what he called the final stages of his efforts to end the war.
Guinea junta chief headed for victory in presidential vote
Guineans voted in a presidential election Sunday with Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power four years ago, the clear favourite, and the main opposition leaders barred from standing.
Central African Republic president tipped to win third term
The Central African Republic's incumbent president, Faustin-Archange Touadera, was widely expected to win a third term in an election Sunday in which he touted his efforts steadying a nation long plagued by conflict.
Trump says has 'productive' talks with Putin before Zelensky meet
Donald Trump said Sunday he had "productive" talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin hours before the US president meets Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, in a year-end sprint to seal a deal to end the war.
Zelensky to push new Ukraine peace deal in meeting with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky will push a new peace plan for Ukraine when he sits down with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, bolstered by the backing of European leaders but with his capital Kyiv still reeling from a massive Russian bombardment.
Central African Republic president seeks third term in election
Voters in the Central African Republic cast their ballots for a new president Sunday with incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadera widely expected to win a third term after touting his success in steadying a nation long plagued by conflict.
Zelensky looks to close out Ukraine plan in meeting with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down with Donald Trump on Sunday and seek to secure the US president's stamp of approval for a new proposal to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia.
Bulgaria adopts euro amid fear and uncertainty
Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro on Thursday, but some believe the move could bring higher prices and add to instability in the European Union's poorest country.
Touadera on path to third presidential term as Central African Republic votes
The Central African Republic holds elections Sunday, with Faustin-Archange Touadera widely tipped to remain president after a campaign in which he boasted of steadying a nation long plagued by conflict.
Zelensky looks to close out Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president’s stamp of approval for a new proposal to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia.
How Myanmar's junta-run vote works, and why it might not
Myanmar's junta presides over elections starting on Sunday, advertising the vote as a return to democratic normality five years after it mounted a coup that triggered civil war.
Zelensky talks with allies en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky consulted with allies on Saturday on his way to a meeting with US President Donald Trump, hours after Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles in its latest attack on the capital.
Zelensky stops in Canada en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Canada Saturday for talks on his way to a meeting with US President Donald Trump, hours after Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles in its latest attack on the capital.
UK launches paid military gap-year scheme amid recruitment struggles
The UK will launch a military "gap year" scheme, as part of efforts to boost recruitment and reconnect young people with defence, the government said Saturday.
Thailand and Cambodia declare truce after weeks of clashes
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end border clashes that killed dozens of people.
Netanyahu to meet Trump in US on Monday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan.
Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky's US visit
Russia pummelled Ukraine's capital with drones and missiles on Saturday, killing a woman and cutting power to hundreds of thousands, ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky's latest talks with US leader Donald Trump.
Russian barrage on Kyiv kills one, leaves hundreds of thousands without power
A Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv and its suburbs Saturday killed one person, wounded two dozen and cut off heating and electricity for hundreds of thousands of people left in freezing temperatures.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.
Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state.
Russia lashes out at Zelensky ahead of new Trump talks on Ukraine plan
Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet President Donald Trump in Florida this weekend, but Russia accused the Ukrainian president and his EU backers Friday of seeking to "torpedo" a US-brokered plan to stop the fighting.
Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Somalia reacted angrily Friday after Israel formally recognised its northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country country to do so.