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Afghan-Pakistan peace talks push ahead after border clashes
Afghan and Pakistani negotiators were locked in crunch peace talks in Istanbul on Friday after deadly border fighting threatened a fragile truce.
Serbia fast-tracks army HQ demolition for Trump family hotel
Serbia's parliament on Friday moved to fast-track the demolition of the bombed-out Yugoslav Army headquarters in central Belgrade, the site of a proposed luxury hotel backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Central Nigerian town rebuilds religious trust in shadow of Trump's threat
On a cool November morning, members of a local council in central Nigeria met religious leaders at the traditional ruler's palace to discuss religious harmony as US President Donald Trump revs up accusations of Christian persecution in Africa's most populous country.
Former jihadist Syrian leader makes unprecedented White House visit
President Ahmed al-Sharaa will become Syria's first leader to pay an official visit to the White House on Monday, a crowning achievement for the ex-jihadist who since taking power has ended his country's isolation.
No end to Sudan fighting despite RSF paramilitaries backing truce plan
An end to fighting in Sudan still seems far off despite the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, fighting the army for more than two years, endorsing a truce proposal.
US officials, NGOs cry foul as Washington snubs UN rights review
US officials and rights defenders gathered at the United Nations in Geneva on Friday to voice concerns over human rights under President Donald Trump's administration, and denounce Washington's decision to snub a review of its record.
Tanzania rights group condemns 'reprisal killings' of civilians
Tanzanian rights groups condemned on Friday widespread reports of "reprisal killings" of civilians, some in their own homes, in post-election violence that the opposition say killed hundreds.
China's new aircraft carrier enters service in key move to modernise fleet
China's third aircraft carrier entered service this week, state media said on Friday, marking a key milestone in President Xi Jinping's drive to modernise the military.
North Korea fires unidentified ballistic missile: Seoul military
North Korea fired a ballistic missile Friday, Seoul's military said, around a week after US President Donald Trump approved South Korea's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine.
Kolya, the Ukrainian teen preparing for frontline battle
With bright blue eyes and a dagger tattoo on his temple, Mykola Lebedev has the gaze of a child but the determination of an adult: the 18-year-old Ukrainian recruit is about to throw his first grenade.
Hungary's Orban to meet Trump in face of Russia oil sanctions
Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban is due to meet his ally Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, for the first time since the American president's re-election, as he seeks a waiver on US sanctions on Russian oil.
Dead famous: Paris puts heritage graves up for grabs
For decades, being laid to rest near the likes of The Doors singer Jim Morrison at the Pere-Lachaise cemetery or the writer Simone de Beauvoir across the River Seine in Montparnasse has been a pipe dream for Parisians.
Chile presidential hopeful vows to expel 'criminal' migrants to El Salvador
Chilean far-right presidential candidate Johannes Kaiser defended the use of lethal force against criminals Thursday in an AFP interview, and said he would deport migrants with criminal records to El Salvador's brutal anti-gang prison.
Trump event paused in Oval Office when guest faints
A representative of a pharmaceutical company fainted Thursday during a White House announcement on slashing the cost of weight-loss drugs, forcing President Donald Trump to suspend the event.
Tesla shareholders approve Musk's $1 trillion pay package
Tesla shareholders on Thursday overwhelmingly endorsed a massive pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could reach $1 trillion.
Protests as Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv under tight security
UK police made six arrests as a high-risk football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa passed largely peacefully under heavy security in Birmingham on Thursday.
Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords as Trump pushes Mideast peace
Kazakhstan said Thursday it expects to join the Abraham Accords between Israel and mainly Muslim nations, in a largely symbolic move aimed at boosting US President Donald Trump's push for Middle East peace.
UN Security Council votes to lift sanctions on Syrian president
The United Nations Security Council voted in favor of a US resolution on Thursday to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, ahead of his White House visit next week.
Democratic giant, trailblazer and Trump foe Nancy Pelosi to retire
Nancy Pelosi, a towering figure in US politics, a leading Trump foe and the first woman to serve as House of Representatives speaker, announced Thursday that she will step down at the next election.
5 killed in Afghan-Pakistan border fire despite peace talks: official
Five people were killed and six were wounded in brief cross-border fire between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Thursday, a hospital official on the Afghan side told AFP, in an incident both countries blamed on each other.
Trump unveils deals to lower costs of some weight-loss drugs
US President Donald Trump announced deals Thursday with pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower the prices of some popular weight-loss drugs, in exchange for relief from threatened tariffs.
Crypto giant Coinbase fined in Ireland for rule breaches
Ireland's central bank imposed a fine of 21.5 million euros ($24.7 million) Thursday on crypto giant Coinbase over transaction monitoring failures, including some potentially linked to criminal activities.
Bolivian ex-president Anez leaves prison after sentence annuled
Bolivian former right-wing president Jeanine Anez was released from prison on Thursday after more than four years behind bars, a day after the Supreme Court annulled her 10-year sentence for alleged coup plotting.
Tight UK security ahead of match against Israeli club
More than 700 police deployed across the UK city of Birmingham Thursday for protests planned ahead of a football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa, with visiting Israeli fans barred.
Ethiopia's Afar region says attacked by Tigray forces
Ethiopia's Afar region says it came under attack from forces of the neighbouring Tigray region, which seized control of villages and bombed civilians, in the latest sign of internal conflict in the fractured nation.
Nancy Pelosi, Democratic giant, Trump foe, first woman House speaker, to retire
Nancy Pelosi, a towering figure in US politics and the first woman to serve as speaker of the House of Representatives, announced on Thursday that she will step down at the next election.
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Israel struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Thursday as the group rejected the prospect of direct political talks between the countries and vowed to defend itself.
Cameroon's Biya, world's oldest president, sworn in for 8th term
Paul Biya, who has been president of Cameroon for 43 years, was be sworn in on Thursday for an eighth term, after a contested election that sparked mass protests and subsequent repression in which several demonstrators died.
Battered US businesses eye improved China trade at Shanghai expo
Plying everything from handbags to salt in a cavernous Shanghai exhibition hall, US exporters hit by the trade war with China said Thursday they hope improving bilateral relations will bring much-needed stability.
Hezbollah rejects any negotiations between Lebanon and Israel
Hezbollah lashed out on Thursday against the prospect of any political negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, and insisted that it has a right to defend itself.
France urges EU to sanction Shein platform
France has urged the European Union to take measures against Asian e-commerce giant Shein, two ministers said Thursday, following an uproar over sales of childlike sex dolls on its French website.
Probe into Thales defence group looking at Indonesian contract
A French-British investigation into alleged bribery at France-based defence giant Thales is examining a contract with Indonesia, an AFP investigation has showed.