S.Korea’s Yoon free after court quashes detention
Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol has left prison a day after a Seoul court cancelled his arrest to allow him to stand trial without being detained.
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Revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1000 dead
Clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have left more than 1000 people dead, including more than 745 civilians,
Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks
Israel will send a delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks as Hamas says there are "positive indicators" over the possible start of negotiations for a new deal.
Zelenskiy commits to US talks, Russia attacks in Kursk
Ukraine is committed to constructive dialogue with US representatives in Saudi Arabia next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Pope showing ‘good response’ to hospital treatment
The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days.
Iran, Russia and China navy drills to start: report
China, Iran and Russia will reportedly hold joint naval exercises off the Iranian port of Chabahar.
Trump threats may cause ceasefire deal collapse: Hamas
US President Donald Trump's fiery threats against Hamas may cause the ceasefire deal to collapse, say the Palestinian group has warned.
Sudan accuses the UAE of supporting genocide by rebels
Sudan is taking the United Arab Emirates to the World Court, accusing it of funding rebel fighters to carry out genocide.
Russia bombards energy grid as Zelenskiy lines up talks
A child is among ten people injured as Russia again targets Ukraine's energy grid, with the embattled nation's leader revealing talks ahead with US officials.
Pope Francis sends first audio message from hospital
Pope Francis has recorded a laboured audio message to thank people for their prayers for his recovery since he was hospitalised with double pneumonia.
Trump delays more tariffs amid US economic uncertainty
Donald Trump has postponed tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a trade war.
Trump says he sent letter to Iran leaders seeking talks
US President Donald Trump says he has sent a letter to the Iranian government detailing that he hopes to negotiate with its authorities.
Ukraine forces fighting inside Russia almost surrounded
Ukraine's situation in Kursk has deteriorated sharply in the past three days, after Russian forces retook territory as part of a gathering counteroffensive.
Drone strike deaths, Gaza ceasefire standoff continues
Israel says a drone has struck a group of suspected militants planting an explosive device in northern Gaza, but gave no details on casualties.
Trump speech boasts of ‘swift and unrelenting’ action
"America is back," President Donald Trump has told Congress as credited his "swift and unrelenting action" during a tumultuous return to the White House.
Pope Francis rested well overnight in hospital: Vatican
Pope Francis slept through the night as he continues to recover from double pneumonia, the Vatican says, as it prepares to celebrate Lent without the pontiff.
US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal
The United States has stopped sending Ukraine critical intelligence as relations remain strained following a blow-up between the nations' two leaders.
‘Last warning’: Trump issues Hamas hostage ultimatum
US President Donald Trump has asked Hamas militants to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza in what he called his "last warning" to them.
Pope rests on peaceful night of third week in hospital
The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting on Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.
Trump gives automakers short exemption from new tariffs
President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for US automakers.
China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products
China has announced it will levy 15 per cent tariffs on imports of US chicken, corn, and other farm products and 10 per cent on soy and others.
Arab states adopt alternative to Trump’s ‘Gaza Riviera’
Arab leaders have backed a postwar plan for Gaza allowing Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to Donald Trump's vision of a beach destination.
Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico
President Donald Trump has launched a trade war against the US's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China.
Zelenskiy wants peace and ready to talk, Trump says
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy has written to Donald Trump saying he willing to return to the negotiating table with Russia, the president says.
Polling on Trump’s second presidency not so great again
A poll shows US President Donald Trump's approval ratings are below 40 per cent on a range of issues including the economy, foreign policy and corruption.
Two dead, suspect held after car hits crowd in Germany
Police say a suspect is in custody and at least two people have died after a driver rammed a car into a crowd in western Germany.
Trump halts all US military aid to Ukraine after clash
US President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash in the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Hamas says Israel pushing things back ‘to square one’
Hamas has accused the Israeli government of trying to push things back to square one by asking to extend the first phase of their ceasefire agreement.
Pope on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican
Pope Francis has been put back on non-invasive mechanical ventilation after two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency," the Vatican says.
Stocks tumble as Trump locks in Canada, Mexico tariffs
US President Donald Trump's taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada is sparking fears of a North American trade war that will hike inflation and hinder growth.
Kurdish PKK militia declares ceasefire with Turkey
Kurdish militant group the PKK has declared a ceasefire in its 40-year conflict with Turkey, heeding its jailed leader's call for disarmament.