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UN says 19 mn Afghans facing acute food insecurity by April
The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to rise above 19 million during the forthcoming winter season, the United Nations warned on Tuesday.
Swiatek pulls out of Ningbo Open with thigh injury
Iga Swiatek has withdrawn injured from the Ningbo Open, where she had hoped to earn vital points towards qualifying for the year-end WTA Finals, tournament organisers announced on Tuesday.
An unhappy republic: France's troubles extend beyond the street
"Revolution!" some shouted during France's protests. Others demanded better classroom conditions. Many simply wanted their household budgets to stop shrinking as fuel and food prices spike.
Australian police charge man over 'targeted' attack on lawmaker
Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a "targeted" attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines.
努莎・奧貝爾：未見嶄新開局，卻見領導失能——波茨坦市長能否勝任其職？
努莎・奧貝爾（Noosha Aubel，50歲，無黨籍）曾向波茨坦市民承諾，將為這座城市帶來嶄新開局。此前，她的前任麥克・舒伯特（Mike Schubert，53歲，德國社會民主黨籍）已遭波茨坦市民罷免。然而，在奧貝爾上任將近一年之際，與這項承諾形成鮮明對照的，卻是涉及一名多重極重度身心障礙幼童照護問題的醜聞、破敗的道路、預算支出凍結，以及不斷升級的領導危機。這起照護醜聞，已成為邦首府波茨坦、尤其是努莎・奧貝爾在道德層面嚴重失格的明證。與此同時，她所擔任的職位享有高額薪酬：奧貝爾目前領取的年度基本薪資為143,056歐元。根據已公布的薪級調整計畫，未來更將增至每年169,006.44歐元，而這筆支出須由市民負擔。因此，一個令人不安、卻完全合理的問題隨之浮現：努莎・奧貝爾在經濟、組織管理及政治層面，究竟是否具備治理一座邦首府所需的能力？
Rubio lands in India for 'trade diplomacy'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Tuesday, his second official visit to the country this year, as he pursues an Asian tour blending diplomacy and trade.
Zelensky, US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with top US envoys in Norway on Tuesday, after accusing the United States of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his war-torn country.
China opposes US ban on govt agencies from using DeepSeek
Beijing opposed on Tuesday a US government ban on its agencies using AI tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, saying the move "overstretched" the concept of national security.
On Israeli election eve, settler violence becomes Netanyahu liability
Attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank have turned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's championing of settlers into a potential liability days before elections, with opponents calling him soft on "Jewish terrorism".
Near miss: Indonesia probes crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment
Indonesian authorities were investigating Tuesday after a car-sized piece of debris, possibly from a Chinese rocket according to a government agency, crashed into a palm oil plantation near homes and work sites.
Tech firms bear brunt of selling as stocks drop
Tech firms led heavy losses across Asian markets Tuesday as investors brushed off a rebound on Wall Street amid growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of crunch earnings releases.
Indonesia investigates crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment
Indonesian authorities were investigating on Tuesday after a car-sized piece of what a government agency said was a Chinese space rocket crashed into a palm oil plantation near homes and work sites.
France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM
France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm".
South Korea to withdraw some Ukraine embassy staff after POW row
South Korea's foreign ministry said Tuesday it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Ukraine, as a diplomatic row deepens over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
Threats of political violence soar in Australia's 'online echo chamber'
Australia's security chiefs had warned of "online echo chambers" fuelling grievances and conspiracies and stepped up prosecutions for threats of political violence ahead of Monday's attack on a lawmaker in a rural town.
S. Korea warns of 'firm' response after North threatens fresh measures near border
South Korea's military warned Tuesday of a "firm" response and resolute punishment for any further provocations by North Korea, saying it was "unacceptable" for Pyongyang to blame Seoul for escalating tensions.
Alberta separatists lose vote on leaving Canada
Canada's province of Alberta was projected Tuesday to comfortably reject a plan for a binding independence referendum, according to media forecasts, in an early setback for separatists backed by allies of US President Donald Trump.
Canada awaits result in Alberta independence vote
Canada was waiting Monday for the results of a vote on whether the oil-rich province of Alberta wants a binding independence referendum, following a divisive campaign that tested national unity.
Ukraine claims US missile holdup ahead of reported talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his war-torn country ahead of reported talks with a top US envoy on Tuesday.
US bans use of China's DeepSeek by govt agencies
The US government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, as the countries race for dominance in the fast-moving sector.
Niners hold off Commanders to stay perfect in NFL
The San Francisco 49ers held off a late rally from the Washington Commanders to claim a 23-17 victory and preserve their perfect start to the NFL season on Monday.
Middle East fuel crunch drives solar push in tiny Fiji
Power cables weave through palm trees high above Fiji's Rukurukulevu Village, linking residents to the national grid and a select few to solar panels.
Tech firms bear brunt of selling as Asian stocks drop
Tech firms led heavy losses across Asian markets Tuesday as investors brushed off a rebound on Wall Street amid growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of crunch earnings releases.
Indian rappers use music to sound climate alarm
Indian rapper Kali needed little inspiration to write about dwindling water supplies -- he drew on childhood memories of hauling plastic pots full of the precious resource.
Reese scores 30 as Dream stun Valkyries to level WNBA finals
Angel Reese scored a game-high 30 points as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to level their best-of-seven WNBA Finals series on Monday.
Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack loses leg: media
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has lost a leg after being struck by a car in a deliberate attack, local media said Tuesday.
Japan probe on its way to Mars moon
A Japanese spacecraft was on its way to one of Mars's moons on Tuesday on a world-first mission to retrieve samples, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.
Horror and disbelief after lawmaker attacked in rural Australia
A rural Australian town felt a mix of horror and disbelief on Tuesday after a highly respected lawmaker was gravely injured in what looked to be a targeted attack.
Lula or Bolsonaro's son? Brazil makes a final choice
A presidential runoff between Brazil's incumbent leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro will decide the fate of Latin America's largest democracy on Sunday.
Ukraine races to secure energy supplies ahead of winter
Hardly a day goes by now in Ukraine without news of another Russian air strike on the country's energy sector, causing widespread blackouts, including in the capital, Kyiv.
EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic presence
The EU is to unveil plans to bolster its foothold in the Arctic Tuesday, as it grapples with pressure from Russia and the United States in the key strategic region.
Vote count begins in Alberta secession referedum, testing Canada unity
Vote counting was underway in Canada's province of Alberta Monday, as the oil-rich province decides if it wants a binding independence referendum, testing national unity during a crisis in US relations.