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US, Israel tactics diverge on Iran as Trump's goals still 'fuzzy'
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both praise their relationship as excellent, but after three weeks of attacking Iran, their tactics are increasingly diverging -- the result, some experts say, of Trump's ill-defined goals.
Bangladesh PM-elect and lawmakers sworn in
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» DHAKA - Bangladesh’s prime minister-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers were sworn into parliament on Tuesday, becoming the first elected representatives since a deadly 2024 uprising.
EU leaders hold economic transformation talks
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» BRUSSELS - European Union leaders will converge on a Belgian castle on Thursday as the bloc seeks ways to punch its economic weight on the global stage — faced with threats from China and the United States, and hamstrung by its own divisions.
'Trump Whisperer' ex-minister joins Japan PM race
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» TOKYO - A former top diplomat dubbed the "Trump Whisperer" was the first candidate Monday to join the race to be Japan's next leader, a day after premier Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation.
Xi slams 'bullying' in speech to regional leaders at summit
AFP, Published on 01/09/2025
» TIANJIN (CHINA) - China's President Xi Jinping blasted "bullying behaviour" in the world order as he gathered Eurasian leaders Monday for a showpiece summit aimed at putting Beijing front and centre of regional relations.
Bumpy skies: How climate change increases air turbulence
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - The seatbelt sign pings on, trays rattle, drinks slosh in their glasses.
Marseille plunged into crisis with season just getting started
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» PARIS - A crisis is never far away at Marseille but the speed at which things have unravelled for the French giants at the start of this season is unprecedented.
India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
AFP, Published on 21/08/2025
» NEW DELHI - India said Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China.
US economy returns to growth amid tariff turbulence
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US economy returned to growth in the second quarter, government data showed Wednesday, as analysts warned of distortions due to shifting trade flows over President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Europe's carmakers still nervous despite EU-US trade deal
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» PARIS - Europe's auto industry is relieved that the EU-US trade deal reduces short-term uncertainty but many, particularly in the struggling German sector, remain deeply worried about the long-term impact.