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US orders non-essential consulate staff to leave Shanghai

The United States announced Tuesday it had ordered all non-essential employees at its Shanghai consulate to leave, while voicing concerns for the safety of Americans in China as the government enforces hard lockdowns to contain Covid-19.

Far from home, Ukraine's displaced seek baby clothes and blankets

Standing between boxes of donated clothes in western Ukraine, Tatyana Kaftan clutched a soft baby onesie and tiny pair of trousers against the green jumper clinging to her belly.

In new shake-up, French politics fragments into three blocs

France's political landscape is now fragmented into three blocs -- the centre, far-right and radical left -- after the abysmal performance of traditional parties in the presidential election.

'Silent pain' of Algerians banished by France to the Pacific

On the 60th anniversary of Algeria's independence from France, descendants of the North Africans deported to the Pacific territory of New Caledonia remember the "silent pain" of their ancestors.

Syrians aid Ukrainians in ties forged by war

Syrians are mobilising to support Ukrainians, sharing hard-earned knowledge gleaned from years of war involving Russian forces, such as surviving shelling, helping refugees and responding to chemical attacks.

US orders non-essential staff to leave Shanghai as virus surges

The United States announced Tuesday it had ordered all non-essential employees at its Shanghai consulate to leave, while voicing concerns for the safety of Americans in China as the government enforces hard lockdowns to contain Covid-19.

Philippine volunteers in door-to-door blitz for top Marcos Jr rival

Clutching pink flyers and face masks, diehard supporters of Philippine presidential hopeful Leni Robredo are going door to door across the archipelago nation in an against-the-odds bid to win over voters.

Global shares retreat, but Paris gets a boost from vote

The Paris stock market and the euro received a boost on Monday from French President Emmanuel Macron's election performance, with investors reassured about his re-election chances.

Opening arguments to begin in US defamation case between Johnny Depp, Amber Heard

Opening arguments are to begin on Tuesday in the blockbuster defamation case about allegations of spousal abuse between "Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard.

Pope Francis to visit Kazakhstan in September: presidency

Pope Francis will visit Central Asia's largest nation of Kazakhstan in September, the country's presidency said on Monday, where he will participate in an inter-faith dialogue.

EU halting military training in Mali but staying in Sahel

The EU on Monday decided to halt its military training missions in Mali but will keep a presence in the Sahel, the bloc's top diplomat said on Monday.

France's Macron, Le Pen trade barbs ahead of run-off

French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen traded barbs on Monday as they embarked on a final fortnight of campaigning ahead of a run-off vote shaping up to be a much closer fight than their contest five years ago.

France's Macron, Le Pen trade barbs ahed of run-off

French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen traded barbs on Monday as they embarked on a final fortnight of campaigning ahead of a run-off vote shaping up to be a much closer fight than their contest five years ago.

Russia refocusing on Donbas but no offensive yet: Pentagon

Russian forces are reinforcing around the Donbas, notably near the town of Izyum, but have not yet launched an offensive to seize control of the disputed region of eastern Ukraine, Pentagon officials said Monday.

Italy PM signs Algeria gas deals to reduce Russia reliance

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced a deal on Monday to boost gas deliveries from energy heavyweight Algeria, as he steps up efforts to reduce Rome's heavy reliance on Russian imports.

Biden, Modi in 'candid' Ukraine war talks as Indian stance frustrates US

President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a "candid exchange of views" on the Ukraine crisis at a virtual summit Monday, a senior administration official said, amid US frustration over New Delhi's neutral stance on Russia's invasion.

Biden, Modi discuss Ukraine war as Indian response raises concern

President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit Monday, clouded by US frustration over New Delhi's neutral stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Embattled Sri Lanka PM appeals for 'patience' from protesters

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa pleaded for "patience" Monday as thousands continued to take to the streets to protest his family's rule, with public anger at a fever pitch over the country's crippling economic crisis.

Biden, Modi meet virtually over Ukraine

President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit Monday, clouded by US frustration over New Delhi's neutral stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Five takeaways from France's presidential election

President Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen will battle for the presidency in a repeat of their 2017 run-off, but the results of the first round show changing dynamics in French politics and society.

Warsaw seizes abandoned Russian 'spy nest' for Ukraine

The mayor of Poland's capital on Monday took control of a former Russian diplomatic site, dubbed the "spy nest" and at the centre of a bilateral dispute, for Ukraine's use.

France's Macron steps up campaign against Le Pen

French President Emmanuel Macron embarked Monday on a final fortnight of campaigning against his far-right rival Marine Le Pen for a French presidential run-off shaping up to be a much closer fight than their contest five years ago.

Biden, Modi to meet virtually over Ukraine

President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual summit Monday, clouded by US frustration over New Delhi's neutral stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

French bank Societe Generale to sell Russia unit to oligarch

French banking group Societe Generale said Monday it was ceasing activities in Russia and selling its Rosbank unit to an investment firm founded by an oligarch close to the Kremlin.

Italy freezes villa of Russian F1 driver and father

Italian authorities said Monday they have frozen a 100-million-euro ($109 million) Sardinia villa linked to Russian motor racing driver Nikita Mazepin and his oligarch father Dmitry.

Israel army launches new raids around flashpoint W.Bank city

Israeli forces launched a third day of operations Monday around the flashpoint West Bank city of Jenin following heavy gun battles in recent days and overnight arrests, the army said.

EU seeks unity amid calls for fresh sanctions on Russia

Horrified by the devastation wreaked by Russian troops in Ukraine, EU foreign ministers launched discussions Monday on a sixth round of sanctions but a consensus was proving increasingly difficult.

Biden, Modi to meet virtually Monday over Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual summit Monday, clouded by US frustration over New Delhi's neutral stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

France's Macron begins battle to defeat Le Pen

French President Emmanuel Macron Monday embarked on a final fortnight of bruising campaigning against far-right rival Marine Le Pen for a French presidential election run-off whose outcome is far more uncertain than their encounter five years ago.

Pakistan lawmakers elect Sharif as new PM after Khan ouster

Pakistan lawmakers on Monday elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister following the weekend ouster of Imran Khan, who resigned his national assembly seat -- along with most of his party members -- ahead of the vote.

Zelensky says he believes 'tens of thousands' killed in Mariupol

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he believed "tens of thousands" of people in Mariupol had been killed, as he asked South Korean lawmakers to provide military assistance.

A Macron walkover? Moody French voters may need convincing

President Emmanuel Macron is in no way guaranteed to sweep France's presidential run-off against far-right rival Marine Le Pen, facing disaffection among swathes of voters unimpressed with his record over the past five years.

Le Pen, Macron duel for French presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen Monday embarked on a final fortnight of bruising campaigning for a French presidential election run-off whose outcome is far more uncertain than their encounter five years ago.

Israel army in new operations around flashpoint W.Bank city

Israeli forces launched a third day of operations Monday around the flashpoint West Bank city of Jenin following heavy gun battles in recent days and 20 arrests overnight, the army said.

Biden cracks down on hard-to-trace 'ghost guns'

President Joe Biden will announce new measures cracking down on so-called "ghost guns" on Monday, with an executive order set to increase restrictions on the weapons that can be assembled at home in minutes and are difficult to trace as they lack serial numbers.

Le Pen, Macron kick off battle for French presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Monday kicked off a final fortnight of bruising campaigning for the French presidency in a run-off that polls predict risks being tight.

Pakistan lawmakers to elect new PM after Khan ousted

Shehbaz Sharif was set Monday to become Pakistan's new prime minister, but the country still faces months of political crisis with ousted premier Imran Khan vowing disruption from the wings.

Mexican president wins recall vote marked by low turnout

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Sunday easily won a divisive referendum he promoted on whether he should step down or complete his term -- a vote marked by low turnout.

Asia tracks Wall St losses on Fed tightening concerns

Asian stocks opened with losses on Monday, as unease lingered over tightening monetary policy by the Fed and investors awaited earnings reports by retailers due this week.

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