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UN peacekeepers no 'magic wand' for crises, their chief says
The presence of United Nations peacekeepers, whose shortcomings can frustrate local populations, is not a "magic wand" for conflict zones, said their leader Jean-Pierre Lacroix, who supports an expanded tool kit to protect civilians in increasingly complex territory.
Rapper A$AP Rocky to stand trial over allegedly shooting at old friend
US rapper A$AP Rocky will stand trial for twice pulling a gun on a former friend and shooting at him once, a court in Los Angeles ruled Monday.
Canadian claims he was used by Ottawa for intelligence gathering in China
A Sino-Canadian row reared its head on Monday after one of two Canadians jailed by China for nearly three years claimed he was unwittingly used for intelligence gathering and is seeking compensation from Ottawa.
North Korea notifies Japan of satellite launch as early as Wednesday
North Korea has issued formal notice of a satellite launch as early as Wednesday, Japan said, defying warnings from South Korea and multiple UN resolutions banning Pyongyang from using ballistic missile technology.
With X's Musk under fire, Biden joins rival Threads
US President Joe Biden on Monday joined Threads, Meta's social media rival to Elon Musk's X, just days after the White House blasted the tech baron for pushing anti-Semitism.
Nasdaq leads as US stocks extend rally while Treasury yields fall
Wall Street stocks extended a heady run Monday, with tech shares leading the advance as US Treasury yields retreated and artificial intelligence stayed a hot commodity.
Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt as Hamas reports deadly hospital strike
Twenty-eight premature babies were evacuated from war-devastated Gaza to Egypt on Monday as the Hamas-run health ministry accused Israel of a deadly strike on the territory's Indonesian Hospital.
N.Korea notifies Japan of satellite launch as early as Wednesday: Kyodo
North Korea has issued formal notice of a satellite launch as early as Wednesday, defying warnings from South Korea and multiple UN resolutions banning Pyongyang from using ballistic missile technology.
Boakai declared winner of Liberia presidential election
Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Monday declared winner of Liberia's presidential election, beating incumbent George Weah, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) said after completing the ballot count.
Biden turns 81 as voters show concern about age
Joe Biden joked about his age as he celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday, but the issue is no laughing matter for many voters as he seeks reelection next year.
Stocks 'take breather' as traders eye Fed rate signal
Wall Street indices rose and most European stock markets were little changed Monday as investors awaited further signs on whether the US Federal Reserve and other central banks are done hiking interest rates.
Milei says could take two years to tame Argentina's inflation
President-elect Javier Milei said Monday that it could take between 18 and 24 months to bring Argentina's rampant inflation under control, as he outlined his plans to reform the economy.
Gaza hostages' families detail 'nightmare' wait for news
Relatives of some hostages held in Gaza spoke Monday of their ongoing "nightmare", and revealed they had not been given any information about a possible imminent deal for some to be released.
28 Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt as Hamas reports deadly hospital strike
Twenty-eight premature babies were evacuated from war-torn Gaza to Egypt on Monday as the Hamas-run health ministry accused Israel of launching a deadly strike on the territory's Indonesian Hospital.
Hezbollah says attacks Israeli troops with drones, artillery, missiles
Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said it targeted troops in northern Israel with drones, artillery and missiles on Monday, claiming a string of new attacks.
Spanish PM keeps most ministers in new cabinet
Spain's Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, who was sworn in for another term last week by floating a controversial amnesty deal for separatists, unveiled a new but largely unchanged cabinet on Monday.
Pentagon chief tells Zelensky US backs Ukraine for the 'long haul'
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin pledged further American support for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to stem concerns that help from its biggest ally could waver.
Pentagon chief visits Ukraine to reassure Kyiv over US support
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday, in a bid to stem Kyiv's concerns that support from its biggest ally could waver.
French Senate to weigh compensation for victims of anti-gay laws
France's Senate is this week to debate a draft law that would allow people convicted under anti-gay laws before 1982 to receive financial compensation.
Stocks markets diverge as traders eye Fed minutes
Asian and European stock markets traded mixed Monday with investors focused firmly on whether the US Federal Reserve and other central banks have reached a peak over interest-rate hikes as inflation cools.
Hamas says Israel launched deadly strike on Gaza's Indonesian Hospital
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said Monday Israeli forces had struck the Indonesian Hospital and killed at least 12 people, including patients, in the north of the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Asian markets mostly up as traders eye Fed minutes
Asian stocks mostly rose Monday following small gains on Wall Street as investors grow increasingly optimistic that the Federal Reserve has come to the end of its interest rate hiking cycle.
Israel expands Gaza operation amid hostage deal talks
Gaza braced for a further expansion of Israeli military operations on Monday even as cautious hopes built for a deal to release hostages in exchange for a pause in fighting.
Myanmar's displaced pray and teach under deadly skies
A woman rings a bell outside a makeshift church of wood and tarpaulin, calling the faithful to worship and a respite from war in eastern Myanmar's Kayah state.
China FM says 'urgent' steps needed to ease Gaza crisis
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday the world must "act urgently" to calm the Israel-Hamas war as he hosted diplomats from Arab and Muslim-majority nations in Beijing.
Milei's dilemma: how to solve a problem like Argentina?
Argentina's president-elect Javier Milei will have no time to bask in his Sunday victory as he inherits a country crippled by inflation and short on cash, creditors and international sympathy.
Appeals court considers Trump speech restrictions in 2020 election case
Does Donald Trump have the right to call prosecutors "fascist thugs," or advise those testifying against him to keep quiet?
Israel expands Gaza operation as mediator says hostage deal 'close'
Israeli troops were "expanding" their operation in the Gaza Strip Monday, as Qatari mediators said they were inching closer to a deal to free some of the 240 hostages held by Hamas militants.
President-elect Milei vows 'end of Argentina's decline'
Libertarian outsider Javier Milei swept to victory in Argentina's presidential election Sunday, vowing to halt decades of economic decline in a country reeling from triple-digit inflation.
President-elect Milei vows 'end to decline of Argentina'
Libertarian outsider Javier Milei swept to victory in Argentina's presidential election Sunday, vowing to halt decades of economic decline as the country reels from triple-digit inflation and record poverty.
Outsider Javier Milei triumphs in Argentina presidential election
Libertarian outsider Javier Milei pulled off a massive upset Sunday with a resounding win in Argentina's presidential election, plunging the country into uncertainty in the midst of a crippling economic crisis.
Javier Milei: outsider who ignited Argentine rage to become president
With his wild hair and powered-up chainsaw, the libertarian Javier Milei has upended Argentine politics in a meteoric rise from obscurity to the presidency, riding a wave of fury over decades of economic decline and rampant inflation.