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Zelensky urges lawmakers to act as Ukraine funding hangs in balance

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

Greek PM reshuffles cabinet as EU aid farm fraud probe widens

FILE PHOTO: Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks to the media at Alden Biesen castle, on the day of an informal European Union leaders retreat, Belgium, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
FILE PHOTO: Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks to the media at Alden Biesen castle, on the day of an informal European Union leaders retreat, Belgium, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X

FILE PHOTO: Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, of the French far-left opposition party La France Insoumise (France Unbowed - LFI), attend a political rally by the alliance of left-wing parties, called the \"Nouveau Front Populaire\" (New Popular Front) in Montreuil, near Paris, on the first day of official campaigning for the upcoming French parliamentary elections, France, June 17, 2024.  REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, of the French far-left opposition party La France Insoumise (France Unbowed - LFI), attend a political rally by the alliance of left-wing parties, called the \"Nouveau Front Populaire\" (New Popular Front) in Montreuil, near Paris, on the first day of official campaigning for the upcoming French parliamentary elections, France, June 17, 2024.  REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military Parliament

General Min Aung Hlaing's ascent to the presidency followed a major reshuffle in the leadership of Myanmar's armed forces, which he had led since 2011.
General Min Aung Hlaing's ascent to the presidency followed a major reshuffle in the leadership of Myanmar's armed forces, which he had led since 2011.

Nepal holds its first post-poll Parliament session

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah (centre) and Rastriya Swatantra Party president Rabi Lamichhane (left) arrive to attend the April 2 Parliament session in Kathmandu.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah (centre) and Rastriya Swatantra Party president Rabi Lamichhane (left) arrive to attend the April 2 Parliament session in Kathmandu.

South Korea's Lee urges prompt passage of $17 billion extra budget amid Middle East energy crisis

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gives a speech on the Government's first supplemetary budget bill of 2026 at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, 02 April 2026. JEON HEON-KYUN/Pool via REUTERS
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gives a speech on the Government's first supplemetary budget bill of 2026 at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, 02 April 2026. JEON HEON-KYUN/Pool via REUTERS

Myanmar Parliament to hold vote to elect president on April 3: House Speaker

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing participates in a parade commemorating the 81st Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing participates in a parade commemorating the 81st Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Iran says envoy will remain in Beirut, defying order to leave

Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo
Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

Australia to amend export-finance laws to boost fuel security, PM Albanese says

FILE PHOTO: 'Out of order' signs are displayed on empty fuel pumps at an Ampol petrol station after it ran out of fuel in Sydney, Australia, March 20, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: 'Out of order' signs are displayed on empty fuel pumps at an Ampol petrol station after it ran out of fuel in Sydney, Australia, March 20, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

China criticises Czech Republic over Senate resolution on Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a prayer meet held for his long life at the Dalai Lama temple in the northern hill town of Dharamshala, India, July 5, 2025. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a prayer meet held for his long life at the Dalai Lama temple in the northern hill town of Dharamshala, India, July 5, 2025. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

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