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The Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers called for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting in Jakarta on Thursday, condemning the humanitarian costs of Israel's ongoing war against Hamas.

The Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers called for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting in Jakarta on Thursday, condemning the humanitarian costs of the ongoing war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.

AP News - Top Stories - 3 minutes ago

G7 foreign ministers' meeting begins amid calls for sanctions on Iran

Israel's allies are hoping that fresh sanctions on Iran will dissuade Israel from responding militarily to Iran. The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile programme, while the US and the UK are calling for targeted sanctions. This is as G7 foreign ministers meet on the Italian island of C

Channel NewsAsia - World - 57 minutes ago

Rwanda 'ping-pong' continues after peers deal blow; G7 foreign ministers gather in Italy

Peers are set to try and continue the parliamentary ping pong over the Rwanda bill, reports chief political correspondent Jon Craig; the Tory MP who complained about Angela Rayner to police declines to say what he thinks she's done wrong.

Sky News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

'Be smart,' visiting ministers tell Israeli leaders

Netanyahu tells German, UK foreign ministers Israel to make its own decisions about how to defend itself; David Cameron says hopes Israeli response to Iran attack would not deteriorate region into war

YNET News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Driver test waiting times down to 10 weeks by mid-year, says Minister

Delays down from 30 weeks last August to 15 by end of March, Minister of State Jack Chambers tells Dáil

Irish Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Freeland's new federal budget hikes taxes on the rich to cover billions in new spending -- Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's fourth budget delivers a big-ticket housing program for millennials and Generation Z voters — a multi-billion dollar commitment to be paid for in part with a tax hike on the rich and corporate Canada.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fourth budget delivers a big-ticket housing program for millennials and Generation Z voters — a multi-billion dollar commitment to be paid for in part with a tax hike on the rich and corporate Canada.

CBC News - Politics - 13 hours ago

Middle East, Ukraine wars cast shadow over G7 foreign ministers meeting

CAPRI, Italy: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies met on the Italian island of Capri on Wednesday (Apr 17) for three days of talks overshadowed by expectations of an Isra

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Prime Minister and Turkish FM discuss Gaza, regional developments

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met today, April 17, with the Minis...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Calls Iran 'Good-Neighborly and Friendly' After Israel Barrage

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held calls with the top diplomats of Iran and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Breitbart - World - 16 hours ago

G-7 considers sanctions against Iran over Israel attack as ministers meet in Italy

The Group of 7 foreign ministers is meeting on the resort island of Capri amid calls for new sanctions against Iran.

Los Angeles Times - World - 16 hours ago

'Absolute tosh' that Government is dragging its feet on AI safety, minister says

Science Secretary Michelle Donelan said the UK is leading the world when it comes to AI safeguards.

Evening Standard - Politics - 18 hours ago

Croatia votes in a bitter showdown of a parliamentary election between president and prime minister

Croatia's parliamentary election is viewed by some as the culmination of a rivalry between the country's pro-Western prime minister and pro-Russian president.

Fox News - World - 19 hours ago

2024 federal budget's key takeaways: Housing and carbon rebates, students and sin taxes -- Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland today tabled a 400-page-plus budget her government is pitching as a balm for anxious millennials and Generation Z. The budget proposes more than $52 billion in new spending over five years - and a focus on getting more affordable houses built. Here are some of the notable funding initiatives and legislative commitments in budget 2024.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland today tabled a 400-page-plus budget her government is pitching as a balm for anxious millennials and Generation Z. The budget proposes more than $52 billion in new spending over five years - and a focus on getting more affordable houses built. Here are some of the notable funding initiatives and legislative commitments in budget 2024.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

US, Chinese defense ministers hold meeting for 1st time in 18 months

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held talks for the first time in 18 months on Tuesday, the Pentagon said. The...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

U.S. won't participate in reprisal strike against Iran, official says -- President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a "good conversation," an official said. -- Apr 14

National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby said that President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a "good conversation."

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Commentary: Lawrence Wong's priorities as new Singapore Prime Minister and the two key milestones to watch

With the date now set for Lawrence Wong to take over from Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore Prime Minister, all eyes will be on two key milestones, says former veteran newspaper editor Han Fook Kwang.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country's economic crisis

During a two-day trip to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan led a high-level delegation; Pakistan is seeking help in overcoming an economic crisis.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Employees to work remotely tomorrow due to weather conditions: Council of Ministers General-Secretariat

Doha, Qatar: The Council of Ministers General Secretariat announced that it was decided to adopt remote work on Tuesday for all employees in all minis...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Former UK Prime Minister Rt Hon Boris Johnson and global adventurer Bertrand Piccard to headline Masdar's Green Hydrogen Summit in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 14, 2024 – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has announced a stellar international lineup for its Gre

Albawaba - Business - 3 days ago

Rwanda flights to take off 'within weeks', Tory minister confirms

A Cabinet minister has said the Government’s troubled Rwanda deportation scheme should be running “within weeks”. Health Secretary Victoria Atkins told Sky News’s Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips: “We want them to take off as quickly as possible… We very much plan to have it within weeks”. Asked whether the Government has a carrier yet, Ms Atkins said: “The Home Office is working on this, and so believe you me, the Home Office is ready to go.

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Fianna Fáil ministers cast doubt on Harris promises on housing and tax

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath promises ‘substantial income tax package’ in Budget, but questions timeline of Taoiseach pledges

Irish Times - Politics - 4 days ago

President Biden continues group diplomacy strategy -- U.S. President Joe Biden this week welcomed the Japanese prime minister and the Philippine president to the White House to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific region. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti compares Biden's policies with those of his 2024 opponent Donald Trump.

U.S. President Joe Biden this week welcomed the Japanese prime minister and the Philippine president to the White House to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific region. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti compares Biden's policies with those of his 2024 opponent Donald Trump.

Voice of America - Politics - 5 days ago

Chicagoans, including Rahm Emanuel, attend White House State Dinner for the Japanese prime minister

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor, brought his wife Amy and two of their children to the dinner.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 6 days ago

Energy minister announces reduction in April's electricity bills

Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari announced on Thursday that the government provided relief to inflation-stricken nationals by reducing the electricity prices for April’s power...

International The News - Business - 6 days ago

Airport urges ministers to drop fee for passengers as numbers drop

An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) is a requirement for people entering or transiting through the UK

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

Thai prime minister unveils details of a $13.7 billion digital money handout plan

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has revealed details of his government’s plan to stimulate the economy by giving digital cash handouts of 10,000 baht ($275) to an estimated qualifying 50 million Thais for spending at their local businesses.

AP News - Business - 7 days ago

Don't get confused between the Gaza Strip and Gaza Street, where the prime minister resides

Opinion: Even if you love the country, even if you think there is no choice, even if you are right: Don't do it. Do not go out into the streets with hate in your hearts; This raises the hopes of Hezbollah terrorists, hardens Hamas head Sinwar's black heart and weakens our sons and daughters fighting in Khan Younis and on the northern border

YNET News - Opinion - 13 days ago

'One of the greatest': Former prime minister Brian Mulroney commemorated at state funeral

Prominent Canadians, political leaders, and family members remembered former prime minister and Progressive Conservative titan Brian Mulroney as an ambitious and compassionate nation-builder at his state funeral on Saturday.

CTV News - Politics - 25 days ago

Ireland's Youngest and 1st Openly Gay Prime Minister Resigns

The prime minister of Ireland has resigned. In becoming the Taoiseach, the Irish term for the country’s head of state, Leo Varadkar broke boundaries.

Inside Edition - Politics - 28 days ago

Cambodia's prime minister sounds a sour note on trucks' musical horns

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered a ban on musical horns, after videos posted on social media showed people dancing on roads and roadsides as passing trucks blasted rhythmic little tunes.

AP News - Weird - 29 days ago

In Georgia cabinet reshuffling begins after former Prime Minister returns to politics

With eight months left ahead of parliamentary election in Georgia, it remains to be seen what Ivanishvili's intentions truly are.

Global Voices - World - 2 months ago

Georgia's infamous former Prime Minister returns to politics

Pundits say, Ivanishvili has been pulling Georgia's political strings from behind the scenes and his appointment as the "honorary chair" of the ruling Georgian Dream party is just temporary.

Global Voices - World - 3 months ago

UK interior minister signs new Rwanda treaty to resurrect asylum plan

British interior minister James Cleverly signed a new treaty with Rwanda on Tuesday in an attempt to overcome a court decision to block the government's controversial policy of sending asylum seekers to the East African country.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Kerala tolerant towards radical elements, CM Vijayan criticizes

He further alleged that both the Congress and the Left in Kerala have a history of appeasement of radical elements in the state.

First Post - Politics - 5 months ago