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Local government elections will fall on a Wednesday, 4 November, which will be a public holiday to encourage voter participation
But U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues that the cease-fire has paused the clock
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts
Even if they can find middle ground, there's the question of the best messenger for a party that lacks a clear leader
The Ukrainian president has come under heavy criticism for his reshuffling of one the country's most successful security agencies
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - A "significant Israeli ground offensive" in Lebanon must be averted since it could have devastating humanitarian consequences, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain said in a joint statement on Monday. Lebanon was sucked into the war in the Middle East on March 2 after the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah opened fire at Israel. Hezbollah said it aimed to avenge the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran
A Bill to make provision for an entitlement to paid safe leave for victims of domestic abuse; and for connected purposes
Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa
Risks to the eurozone growth and inflation outlook have "intensified" due to the war in the Middle East