POLITICS

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday warned the situation in Hamas-ruled Gaza is declining rapidly as he repeated desperate appeals for a ceasefire to end the "nightmare" of bloodshed.

Bangladesh's main opposition leader was detained for questioning on Sunday morning, as clashes continued for a second day between police and protesters against the prime minister ahead of upcoming elections.

Israel said Saturday it was recalling its diplomatic staff from Turkey after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a fierce attack on its military operation against Hamas militants in Gaza.

Northwester University professors analyzed the participation of billionaires in politics globally.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will mark Turkey's centenary Sunday by honouring the post-Ottoman republic's revered founder, while chipping away at the foundation of his secular state.

US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed Wednesday their shared stand on Israel, Ukraine and China during a state visit aimed at reinforcing a century-old alliance.

The election of a permanent speaker will allow the House of Representatives to resume legislative activity.

Ambassador R. Ravindra said India is "deeply concerned" about the loss of civilian lives in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

US President Joe Biden hosts Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a lavish state visit Wednesday where their focus on China risks being overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The GOP latest nominee wasn't able to get the party united behind his name before a floor vote.

Spain's Socialist party and hard-left Sumar said Tuesday they had reached an agreement to form a coalition government, a key step to reinstating acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for another term.

Modi wrote on Twitter about his talks with the Jordanian King on the developments in West Asia, and shared concerns about terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lies.

From bank profits to migrants, Giorgia Meloni's Italian government has been active on numerous fronts in its first year in office, but many measures seem more designed for show than lasting change.

Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar said New Delhi asked Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic presence in India due to Canada's interference in Indian affairs.

Nine representatives are running for the job after Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise failed to get the GOP conference united behind their candidacies.

India has reasserted New Delhi's long-standing position on the Israel-Palestine issue, and called for a two-state solution.

The Beijing-hosted global gathering was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Kenyan President William Ruto, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Argentinan President Alberto Fernandez, among others.

China has signed oil and mining deals with the Taliban and also included Afghanistan in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is part of the BRI project.

The U.S. president reinforced support for Israel in its fight against Hamas in a speech in Tel Aviv.

US President Joe Biden's wartime trip to Israel and Jordan faltered before it got off the ground Tuesday, after the Amman leg was canceled following a strike on a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds of people.

In Saudi Arabia, the mercurial crown prince kept him waiting until dawn.

Poland "needs to be repaired" after eight years of populist government that are expected to come to an end after pro-EU opposition parties won Sunday's elections, analysts said.

Scottish nationalist leader Humza Yousaf pledged Tuesday to use Britain's next general election to push for independence, even if his party loses several seats as expected.

US President Joe Biden is taking on likely 2024 election rival Donald Trump in his own backyard -- at least virtually.

The GOP nominee, who faced significant opposition last week within his own party, said he's confident the House will elect a speaker Tuesday.

The Treasury Secretary spoke about coordination policies with the European Union on Ukraine and China.

China is due to host representatives from around 130 countries for the two-day conference, held on Oct. 17-18, to mark the 10th anniversary of BRI.

At the age of 35, Ecuador's president-elect Daniel Noboa is fulfilling the political dreams of his banana tycoon father, who failed five times to win the presidency.

The Hamas attack has left Middle Eastern nations taking different stances, with UAE and Bahrain being more careful with their tone, while Kuwait, Oman and Qatar blame Israel's policies for the violence.