International

China courts Central Asia as Russia’s influence wanes

  By Oliver HOTHAM Agence France-Presse BEIJING, May 16, 2023 (AFP) - China is renewing its push for massive infrastructure…

Leaders of wider Europe unite against Russia

By Marc BURLEIGH Agence France-Presse REYKJAVIK, Iceland, May 16, 2023 (AFP) - A year after kicking Russia out of the…

Japan to push disarmament in Hiroshima, with modest hopes

  By Sara HUSSEIN Agence France-Presse   HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 16, 2023 (AFP) - Japan hosts G7 leaders in Hiroshima…

Argentina ramps interest rate to 97% as inflation soars

  BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Argentina's central bank hiked its base interest rate Monday by six points to 97…

At least six killed in New Zealand hostel fire

  By Ryland JAMES Agence France-Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- At least six people have been killed in a…

Ukraine leader targets ‘jets coalition’ on UK visit

  By Jitendra JOSHI with Joshua MELVIN in Kyiv Agence France-Presse LONDON, May 15, 2023 (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Myanmar port city cut off after deadly Cyclone Mocha

By Lapyae Ko, with Mohammad Mazed in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh KYAUKTAW, Myanmar (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people…

Thai opposition claims victory as voters reject army-backed parties

By Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI Agence France-Presse BANGKOK, May 15, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) claimed victory in…

Timeline: one month of war in Sudan

PARIS, May 15, 2023 (AFP) - Sudan has for the past month been gripped by intense fighting between the army…

Zelensky shores up weapons pledges as EU honors Ukraine fight

By Valerie Leroux, with Hui Min Neo in Berlin Agence France-Presse PARIS, France -- May 15, 2023 (AFP) - Ukraine's…

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