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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.

India Overhauls Visa System: Tourist Category Renamed, Paperwork Cut by 70%

India has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its immigration framework, reducing main visa categories from 13 to nine and slashing application form fields by up to 70 percent. The reform introduces a new 'Visitor Visa' to replace the traditional tourist category, alongside streamlined rules for medical travelers, students, and business professionals.

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Gazans in midst of 'epic humanitarian catastrophe': UN chief

Gazans are "in the midst of an epic humanitarian catastrophe before the eyes of the world," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, while calling for an expansion of the current pause in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

OSCE caught in tug-of-war between Moscow and West

Ministers of the world's largest regional security body are to meet Thursday in Skopje as the 57-member organisation faces its most serious crisis since its creation as tensions from Russia's invasion of Ukraine remain heightened.

European, US stock markets climb as bets build on rate cuts

Wall Street and Europe's main stock markets mostly climbed Wednesday as traders ramped up bets on the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the new year after a top official sounded an optimistic note on the battle against inflation.

Russia ramping up attacks in Donetsk region

Russian forces were ramping up attacks in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, Moscow and Kyiv said, as they vie to secure elusive territorial gains before the end of the year.

'Welcome back': Joy in West Bank as freed prisoners return

A red keffiyeh scarf around her neck and a beaming smile on her face, Rouba Assi fell into her friends' arms after being freed from an Israeli prison.

Thumbs-up for Wilders in one of poorest Dutch districts

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders's stunning election win may have sent shockwaves through Europe's political elite, but in one of the country's poorest districts, his populist message is hitting home.

OECD trims global growth forecast, warns of conflict risk

The world economy is likely headed for a soft landing next year, the OECD said Wednesday as it pared back its growth forecast, but warned the Israel-Hamas conflict could throw a spanner in the works.

Gaza families return to homes in ruins

Tea and cheese sandwiches are on the breakfast menu for Taghrid al-Najjar's children. It should be an everyday moment, but their home in the Gaza Strip is now mostly rubble.

Turkey's Erdogan calls Netanyahu 'butcher of Gaza'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday branded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "the butcher of Gaza" and accused him of spawning anti-Semitism across the world.

'Point of no return': Why Kyiv won't sit down with the Kremlin

When delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Belarus for secretive peace talks weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine, it took Ukraine's lead negotiator less than an hour to lose hope.

Former Hamas hostage, aged nine, now only 'whispers': father

Emily Hand, the nine-year-old girl released after Hamas held her hostage for 50 days, will now only talk in whispers having been ordered to stay silent by her captors, her father told British tabloid The Sun in an interview published on Wednesday.

US military Osprey with 8 crew crashes off Japan

A US Osprey military aircraft with eight crew on board crashed on Wednesday off a Japanese island, the coastguard said, in the latest accident involving the tilt-rotor military aircraft.

Dollar weakens as rate cut bets build, but equities mixed

The dollar extended losses Wednesday as traders ramped up bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the new year after a top official sounded an optimistic note on the battle against inflation.

The battle for Serbia's soul on walls of Belgrade

A rough -- and highly contested -- history of modern Serbia is written out in murals and slogans on the walls of its capital Belgrade.

Final debates begin in Hong Kong's largest security trial

Hong Kong's largest-ever national security trial began final arguments Wednesday, more than 1,000 days after authorities filed charges against 47 democracy activists under a law imposed by China to quell dissent.

Young Rohingya leave Bangladesh camps for university dream

Muhammed Hasson said a painful goodbye to his parents in a refugee camp in Bangladesh before embarking on a dangerous sea journey, refusing to let Myanmar's crackdown six years ago on Rohingyas like him crush his dream of attending university.

Finland says to shut last border crossing to Russia

Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country will shut its last border crossing with Russia, following an influx of migrants which Helsinki claims is a hybrid attack orchestrated by Moscow.

Jimmy Carter, 99, makes rare appearance with presidents for wife's memorial

Former US president Jimmy Carter, 99, made a rare public appearance Tuesday to join his successors Joe Biden and Bill Clinton and all five living first ladies at the memorial service for his beloved wife Rosalynn.

Rancor soars between Ecuador VP, president just a week into office

Ecuador's new president and vice president have been in office less than a week -- but it's already clear no love is lost between them.

Oil prices rebound on mixed day for US stocks

Wall Street stocks rebounded Tuesday behind solid retail data and reassuring comments from Federal Reserve officials, while oil prices rose and the dollar slid.

Jimmy Carter, 99, joins US presidents at wife Rosalynn's memorial

Former US president Jimmy Carter, 99, made a rare public appearance on Tuesday to join his successors Joe Biden and Bill Clinton and all five living first ladies at the memorial service for his wife Rosalynn.

Death toll from Kenya floods almost doubles to 120

The death toll from floods that have devastated many parts of Kenya has almost doubled to 120, a government official said on Tuesday.

12 more Gaza hostages released as mediators seek lasting truce

A new group of hostages were freed Tuesday from Gaza captivity in exchange for Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce, as mediators worked for a lasting halt to the seven-week Israel-Hamas war.

Jimmy Carter, 99, leads US presidents at wife Rosalynn's memorial

Former US president Jimmy Carter, 99, made a rare public appearance on Tuesday to join two of his successors and all five living first ladies at the memorial service for his wife Rosalynn.

US sends first of three military planes with Gaza aid

The United States on Tuesday sent the first of three military planes to Egypt to bring vital humanitarian aid for Gaza during a truce between Israel and Hamas, US officials said.

Fresh Gaza hostage releases due as mediators seek lasting truce

A new group of Israeli hostages were due to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce on Tuesday as mediators worked for a lasting halt to the devastating seven-week war.

Stock markets diverge before US economy updates

Wall Street stocks rebounded Tuesday but Asian and European markets were mostly dragged lower as traders booked profits before updates on the US economy this week, notably a key inflation reading.

US Fed officials encouraged by 'progress' on inflation

The US Federal Reserve is making good progress in its fight against inflation, senior bank officials said Tuesday, while voicing differing opinions on the chances of another interest rate hike.

US warns Israel over southern Gaza displacements

US President Joe Biden has warned Israel that its expected offensive in southern Gaza must avoid the kind of mass displacement of civilians seen during the military's pummeling of the Palestinian territory's north, US officials said.

Climate crises drove 27 mn children into hunger in 2022: charity

Extreme weather events in countries vulnerable to climate change drove more than 27 million children into hunger last year, Save the Children said on Tuesday.

Wilders taps new 'scout' to form Dutch govt after chaotic start

Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders tried to jump-start his bid to form a governing coalition Tuesday, appointing a new "scout" to lead the process just a day after his handpicked choice quit over fraud allegations.

Climate crises drove 27 million into hunger in 2022: charity