The Syrian president will visit the White House, a first for any leader from post-independence Syria.

Local television channels report at least 20 people wounded in the blast.

African countries need to change rules and regulations to stimulate African investment in start-ups.

Indonesia's government has bestowed 'national hero' status on former president Soeharto. The award has caused uproar.

Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy for his role in securing funding for his 2007 presidential campaign.

Thailand says 'hostility ... has not decreased' and deal on hold until Cambodia meets unspecified demands.

Ecuador's prisons are among the deadliest in Latin America due to overcrowding, corruption and weak control.

Palestine's ambassador to Brazil at COP30 climate summit noted Israel's genocide in Gaza added to the climate crisis.

Iran blasts 'ridiculous' claim from US and Israel. Mexico signals no disruption to bilateral ties.

Delegates from around the world are expected to disagree over how to tackle climate change and who should pay.