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Zelenskyy arrives in Dublin for meetings on Ukraine and peace efforts

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is holding a bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy this evening Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in Dublin and here he will meet US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.

Ireland and Ukraine consider drone cooperation memorandum after Dublin talks

Ireland and Ukraine exploring joint memorandum on drones following bilateral Ireland and Ukraine are exploring forming a joint memorandum on drones, the Taoiseach said following a bilateral meeting with the Ukrainian President.

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Ukrainian attack kills six in Russia's Belgorod, officials say

A Ukrainian rocket attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed at least six people and wounded over a dozen others on Thursday, officials said.

AU summit seeks to raise Africa's voice on global stage

The African Union's annual summit will open on Saturday against the backdrop of coups in Gabon and Niger and a political crisis in Senegal, posing challenges for the bloc as it seeks to amplify its international presence.

Ukraine lands blows in Black Sea as frontline stagnates

While the frontline on land has remained largely static, Ukraine has destroyed a number of Russian warships in the Black Sea, crucial victories at a moment when Western support for Kyiv's fight against the invasion is wavering.

Israeli army says bodies of hostages likely held in Gaza hospital

Israel's army alleged on Thursday that bodies of hostages could be held at a hospital in southern Gaza, after troops entered the facility which medics say has been "besieged" for a month.

Azerbaijan planning 'full-scale war', Armenia warns

Azerbaijan is planning a "full-scale war" against Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned Thursday, two days after a skirmish on their border left four Armenian troops dead.

Attack on Russia's Belgorod kills five, governor says

An air attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed at least five people and wounded 18 others on Thursday, the region's governor said.

Israel strikes southern Gaza, vows 'powerful' Rafah operation

Israel launched a new wave of deadly strikes on southern Gaza Thursday after vowing to push ahead with a "powerful" operation in the overcrowded city of Rafah despite growing international condemnation.

Ex-general Prabowo promises continuity on economic growth for Indonesia

Once a feared general under late dictator Suharto, Indonesia's likely new president Prabowo Subianto now faces the challenge of honouring his campaign pledges to maintain the country's economic growth.

Ukraine reinforces 'extremely critical' frontline town

Ukraine has rushed soldiers to the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, surrounded on three sides by Russian forces, where the military said the situation was "extremely critical".

Two South African soldiers killed on DR Congo mission

Two South African soldiers have been killed in a mortar strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the army said Thursday, their force's first casualties since it deployed to help quell an insurgency.

US aid blockage having 'impact' on Ukraine: NATO chief

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday a delay in passing new US aid for Ukraine was already hurting Kyiv's forces on the battlefield against Russia.

World leaders urge Israel to avoid 'catastrophic' Rafah operation

Israel's vow to push ahead with a "powerful" operation in Gaza's Rafah was met with a growing chorus of international condemnation Thursday, with leaders warning against catastrophic consequences for the 1.5 million Palestinians trapped there.

What is behind the US economy's surprising strength?

The US has seen GDP growth blow past predictions, hiring numbers surge unexpectedly and consumers still spending even as interest rates climbed -- deftly averting a dreaded recession in 2023.

Indonesia's Prabowo set for sweeping presidential win

Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto on Thursday looked set to become the new president of the world's third-largest democracy, likely avoiding a runoff vote against election rivals who have yet to concede.

Biden: elderly but equal to the task, says top Democrat

US President Joe Biden may not have the stamina for a conventional campaign but he's up to the task of governing, influential House of Representatives lawmaker Adam Smith told AFP Wednesday, dismissing speculation over alternative candidates.

US facing 'serious' security threat: top lawmakers

The United States is facing a new and "serious" national security threat, top officials warned Wednesday, with two media outlets reporting it involves a Russian attempt to build a space-based nuclear capability.

9 dead in Israel strikes on Lebanon after Israeli soldier killed

Nine people, seven of them civilians, were killed on Wednesday in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, official sources said, while the Israeli army said it lost a soldier in cross-border rocket fire.

Senegal's Sall facing heavy pressure to end political crisis

Senegalese President Macky Sall held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday facing international and national calls to re-schedule a postponed presidential election and resolve the grave political crisis.

Ukraine claims Russian ship sunk but front line 'extremely difficult'

Ukraine on Wednesday announced it had sunk a large Russian warship off the coast of Crimea, while its new army chief warned the situation on the front line remained "extremely difficult" as delays to much-needed US military aid cast a shadow over the war effort.

Israel vows to press ahead with 'powerful' Rafah operation

Israel vowed Wednesday to press on with a "powerful" operation in war-torn Gaza's Rafah, even as calls mounted for it to hold off sending troops into the territory's overcrowded far-southern city.

Blinken heads to Europe as doubts grow on US leadership

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Europe on Wednesday as he faces an uphill climb to quell doubts on US leadership, with Congress deadlocked on providing new aid to Ukraine and presidential contender Donald Trump lashing out at NATO allies.

Turkey and Egypt turn 'new leaf' as Erdogan visits Cairo

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said in Cairo on Wednesday that they were turning a "new leaf" in their relations after over a decade of estrangement.

Hamas joins Cairo truce talks as Israel launches Lebanon strikes

Negotiations to pause the Israel-Hamas war headed into a second day in Cairo on Wednesday, as Israel launched a series of deadly strikes on Lebanon, stoking fears of an escalating conflict in the region.

Prabowo Subianto: ex-general headed for Indonesia presidency

Prabowo Subianto is accused of rights abuses while serving as a military chief during the dying days of the Suharto dictatorship a generation ago, but now appears headed for a convincing win in Indonesia's presidential election.

Subianto claims 'victory for all Indonesians' in presidential vote

Former general Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential election Wednesday as preliminary results put him well ahead of his two rivals to lead Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

New Pakistan coalition echoes same old problems

Pakistan's newly declared coalition government echoes the 2022 alliance that ousted Imran Khan, analysts say, demonstrating the military's enduring influence, but also Khan's unspent opposition power.

Furious protesting Indian farmers stalled but defiant

The line of tractors stretches nearly far as one can see -- thousands of protesting Indian farmers heading to the capital New Delhi, determined to bring their anger and woes to politicians.

NATO showcases spending hikes in riposte to Trump

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday 18 of the alliance's 31 countries are set to hit its defence spending target this year, after Donald Trump threatened to encourage Russia to attack members not coughing up enough.

Indonesia polls close, ex-general Subianto leading preliminary count

Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has a strong lead in the race for the presidency of Southeast Asia's biggest economy, preliminary results from pollsters showed Wednesday after polls closed.

Ukraine's army chief warns of 'extremely difficult' front line

Ukraine's new army chief said Wednesday the situation on the front line was "extremely difficult" as delays to much-needed US military aid cast a shadow over how long Kyiv's troops can hold out.

Indonesia counts votes, ex-general Subianto favourite for presidency

Counting was underway in Indonesia Wednesday after millions of people voted for a new president, with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto the frontrunner to lead Southeast Asia's biggest economy despite concerns over his human rights record.

Indian police blockade capital from protesting farmers

Indian riot police fired tear gas Wednesday at columns of farmers on tractors seeking to breach heavily guarded roadblocks and march on the capital to demand guaranteed crop prices.

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