Hong Kong patriots-only election
Polling closed on Sunday (7 December) in Hong Kong’s overhauled “patriots-only” legislative election, with vote counting now underway....
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was formally welcomed in Astana on Tuesday during an official ceremony at Kazakhstan’s presidential palace.
The ceremony took place at the Akorda Presidential Palace, where a guard of honour was assembled in honour of President Aliyev’s visit.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev greeted his Azerbaijani counterpart on arrival. The two leaders then introduced members of their respective delegations.
The official welcome included a report to President Aliyev by the commander of the honour guard and the playing of both national anthems.
The two heads of state walked past the guard of honour before posing for a joint photograph.
Aliyev’s visit is part of wider efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, particularly in the areas of trade, energy and transport. Further meetings were expected later on Tuesday.
A coup attempt by “a small group of soldiers” has been foiled, Beninese Interior Minister Alassane Seidou said on Sunday on national television, urging citizens to continue their daily activities.
FIFA releases the 2026 World Cup schedule with match dates, venues, and key fixtures. See when host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada play and get an overview of group stage and knockout rounds.
A delayed local vote in the rural Honduran town of San Antonio de Flores has become a pivotal moment in the country’s tightest presidential contest, with both campaigns watching its results as counting stretches into a second week.
Lava fountains shot from Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano from dawn to dusk on Saturday, with new footage showing intensifying activity at the north vent.
McLaren’s Lando Norris became Formula One world champion for the first time in Abu Dhabi, edging Max Verstappen to the title by just two points after a tense season finale.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is set to make an official visit to Türkiye on Monday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump later this month, saying a second phase of the U.S. president's Gaza plan was close.
At the Doha Forum, Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Hikmat Hajiyev and Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Armen Grigoryan discussed the peace process between the two countries.
Kremenchuk, an industrial centre on the Dnipro River, was struck again as Russian forces targeted facilities across the city during the night.
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