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Trump halts virus relief package talks with Democrats until after election

A sudden and unexpected announcement by US President Donald Trump sends US stock market shares down.

Bah Ndaw named Mali's interim president

Junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita, announcing the appointment of former defence minister as interim leader, says he himself would serve as vice president of the transition government.

EU chief sets tougher climate, digital investment targets

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tells lawmakers her new ambitious plan of cutting 55 percent emissions by 2030 should help the European Union achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

Pressure mounts on Belarus president to step down after 26-year rule

Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Minsk and other cities over the past six days as opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and her supporters dispute incumbent president Alexander Lukashenko's claim to have won Sunday's election.

Polish voters head to the ballot box in tight presidential contest

Poland votes in a knife-edge presidential election between populist incumbent Andrzej Duda who is closely allied with US President Donald Trump and a europhile liberal Rafal Trzaskowski who wants to restore ties with Brussels.

Mali protests in second day despite president's call for talks

Latest developments have marked a major escalation in the growing movement against President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.

EU, China discuss Hong Kong law, trade concerns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel had video calls with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and President Xi Jinping, where they discussed ties, as well as China's security law for Hong Kong.

Can Egypt’s economy afford a military adventure in Libya?

A war is the last thing President Abdel Fattah el Sisi wants at a time when Egyptians are reeling from poverty and economic suffering.

The Caesar Act and what awaits Syria

Cutting Bashar al Assad's lifelines breathes new life into the struggle to unseat the dictator accused of war crimes.

In Corporate America, Black is the new green

Companies are less concerned with being on the wrong side of history than hurting their bottom line.

Key things to know as Pakistan starts 'selective 'or 'smart' virus lockdown

Pakistan has emerged as a Covid-19 hotspot in South Asia with one of the highest numbers of daily new cases. Its strategy to deal with the outbreak has included a full lockdown, a selective lockdown as well as zero restrictions on mobility.

Trump tries to block book written by former aide, calls him a ‘liar’

Former US national security adviser John Bolton in his book has accused President Trump of seeking help from China for a win in 2020 presidential elections. The White House asked a federal court for a restraining order against its release.