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Nepal prime minister resigns after deadly protests
Nepal's prime minister resigned on Tuesday, a day after one of the deadliest crackdowns on protesters in years saw at least 19 people killed.
Japan ruling party to pick new leader on October 4
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will pick its new leader on October 4, the party's election committee said Tuesday, replacing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba who resigned after huge election setbacks.
Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's biggest dam
Ethiopia was set to inaugurate Africa's largest hydroelectric project on Tuesday that has promised to revolutionise the country's energy sector but sparked diplomatic rows with downstream neighbour Egypt.
Macron scrambles to find new French PM as Bayrou set to resign
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was on Tuesday to submit his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron after parliament ousted the government, with the French leader rushing to find a successor and stave off a new political crisis.
Death of Hong Kong's Lai would strengthen democracy message, son says
Locked up for more than four years and ailing, Hong Kong's pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai would only become a greater symbol if he died in prison, his son said.
Israel says to act with 'great force' in Gaza City
Israel's military said on Tuesday that it will act with "great force" in Gaza City and told residents to leave as it stepped up its deadly assault on the Palestinian territory's largest urban centre.
South Korean women sue US military in landmark prostitution lawsuit
More than 100 South Korean women forced to work as prostitutes for US soldiers stationed in the country have filed a landmark lawsuit accusing Washington of abuse, their lawyers said Tuesday.
Gaza aid flotilla says hit by drone, Tunisia says none detected
Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late Monday that one of their boats was hit by a suspected UAV off the coast of Tunisia, but authorities there said "no drones" had been detected.
Maduro decrees Christmas in October for Venezuela, again
President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that Christmas will come early again this year, decreeing that the annual holiday -- famously celebrated in December in much of the world -- will begin October 1 in Venezuela.
London arms show opens under Israel cloud
A major arms fair opens Tuesday in London without the presence of Israeli government officials due to worsening diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel over the Gaza conflict.
Major social media sites back online in Nepal after deadly protests
Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in protests demanding the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption.
D-Day approaches in Bolsonaro coup trial
Brazil's Supreme Court begins voting Tuesday to convict or acquit far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro in a coup trial that has prompted mass protests by his fervent base and punitive backlash from his US ally, Donald Trump.
Israel film at Toronto fest entrenches industry split over Gaza
A documentary about an Israeli ex-soldier set to premiere at the Toronto film festival -- after initially being cut from the schedule -- has become the latest flashpoint in Hollywood's internal split over the Gaza conflict.
North Korea's Kim oversees ICBM engine test: state media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of a solid-fuel engine designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles, state media reported on Tuesday.
Norway PM's left bloc wins election, populists surge
Norway's left-wing bloc led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store won Monday's legislative elections, which also saw a record surge in support for the anti-immigration Progress Party.
US Supreme Court allows roving LA immigration patrols
The US Supreme Court on Monday lifted an order preventing government agents from carrying out roving patrols to detain migrants in California, upholding at least for now a practice critics say amounts to racial profiling.
At least 19 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban, corruption
At least 19 people were killed Monday when police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal demanding the government lift a social media ban and tackle corruption.
Norway PM's left bloc set to win election, populist party surges
Norway's left-wing bloc led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store looked on course to win Monday's legislative elections, which also saw a surge in support for the anti-immigration Progress Party, early projections showed.
Israeli PM tells Gaza City residents to 'leave now'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told residents of Gaza City on Monday to evacuate, as the military ramped up its deadly assault on the Palestinian territory's largest urban centre.
Argentine peso, stocks fall after ruling party's election setback
The Argentine peso and share prices dropped sharply Monday after President Javier Milei's libertarian party suffered a drubbing in a key provincial election.
At least 17 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban, corruption
At least 17 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.
Argentina's Milei to join far-right rally in Madrid
Argentine President Javier Milei will attend a far-right rally in Madrid this weekend, the organisers announced on Monday, a year after he caused a diplomatic spat with inflammatory comments on a previous visit.
Nepal police open fire, killing 17 protesting social media ban
Nepal police on Monday opened fire, killing at least 17 people as thousands of young protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu demanding the government lift a social media ban and tackle corruption.
African Union chief calls for more 'climate justice' funds
Africa, which emits only four percent of greenhouse gases but suffers disproportionately from the impact of global warming, called Monday for more funding for adaptation in the name of "climate justice".
Excessive debt 'life-threatening' for France, PM tells parliament
France's excessive debt pile is "life-threatening" for the country, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Monday as he defended billions of euros of budget cuts ahead of a confidence vote expected to bring down his government.
Palestinian gunmen shoot dead six people in east Jerusalem attack: foreign minister
Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in east Jerusalem on Monday, killing six people and wounding several others, according to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, in one of the deadliest anti-Israeli attacks since the outbreak of the Gaza war.
At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.
At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
At least 10 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption.
Thai ex-PM Thaksin lands in Bangkok ahead of crucial court date
Influential Thai ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra landed back home on Monday ahead of a scheduled watershed ruling by the kingdom's top court which may see him jailed.
Ukraine's Donbas refugees don't want to be sacrificed for peace
Maryna Tereshchenko still remembers the smell of the apricot trees in her Donbas home town, and clings to the hope that she will one day be able to return to east Ukraine.
Norway votes in tight election where war and tariffs loom large
Norwegians began voting Monday in an election where US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the war in Ukraine could give a boost to the government led by Labour Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
Israel warns Hamas to surrender or face 'annihilation'
Israel's defence minister told Hamas on Monday to lay down its arms or face annihilation, after US President Donald Trump said the militant group must accept a deal to release hostages in Gaza.