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Niger’s Bazoum: ‘Hard-won’ democratic gains will be protected despite coup

Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou says ‘all democrats and patriots’ needed to help make the coup fail.

Al Jazeera

Niger coup leader calls for support amid claims he is now head of state

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani appeals to governments who backed democratically elected Mohamed Bazoum

The Guardian - UK

Kyiv is said to have launched a major push against Russian forces in southeastern Ukraine

Kyiv has launched a major push to dislodge Russian forces from southeastern Ukraine as part of its weeks-long counteroffensive, committing thousands of troops to the battle in the country’s southeast

The Independent UK

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US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation’s military strength and deepening security ties, as the U.S. competes with China for influence in the Indo-Pacific region

The Independent UK

UN casts doubt on Putin's promise to supply six African countries with free grain

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Thursday that a "handful of donations to some countries" won't offset the dramatic impact of Russia's decision to leave a Black Sea deal that had allowed Ukraine to export grain worldwide. Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a summit with African leaders…

France 24

Niger soldiers oust president Bazoum’s government in late night coup

Country’s borders closed ’until the situation has stabilised’ and all institutions of republic suspended

The Independent UK

Lindsey Horan lifts U.S. to a draw with Netherlands in Women’s World Cup

Angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, Horan scored a revenge goal in the second half.

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Niger's military announces a coup on national television

The U.S. is calling for the president of Niger to be released after soldiers say they have seized power in a coup in the West African country.

WEKU

Niger soldiers announce coup and president’s removal on national TV

Military group declares ‘end to the regime’, citing ‘deteriorating security situation and bad governance’

The Guardian - UK

What will Qin Gang’s replacement mean for China-US relations?

Ousting of Qin Gang could shift US-China dynamics but is unlikely to change the overall trend towards warming ties.

Al Jazeera

Foreign affairs marathon brings relief to PM's domestic woes

Visits from the Aussie PM and US Secretary of State are giving Chris Hipkins an opportunity to talk about anything other than ministerial resignations, caucus leaking and wealth tax tantrums.

Newsroom.co.nz

China signals ‘business as usual’ in foreign policy with return of Wang Yi

Mystery surrounds removal of Qin Gang as foreign minister, but one thing is clear: Xi Jinping retains tight control

The Guardian - UK

Rumours swirl over dramatic fall of Xi loyalist Qin Gang

Sacked foreign minister’s rise was linked to his ties to president; his disappearance and dismissal have caused a scandal

The Guardian - AU

The U.S. dedicates a new embassy in Tonga in a bid for more influence in the Pacific

Tonga is just one stop on a tour of the Pacific by Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week. He is the latest in a parade of US diplomats to visit Oceania in the last year.

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The Independent UK

Blinken visits tiny Tonga as US continues diplomatic push to counter China in the Pacific

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the tiny kingdom of Tonga as the United States continues to increase its diplomatic efforts in the Pacific while China’s influence in the region grows

Al Jazeera

US’s Blinken visits Tonga, warns of ‘predatory’ Chinese aid

Blinken, who is in Tonga to dedicate a new embassy, is the first US Secretary of State to visit the Pacific nation.

Al Jazeera

US sanctions Mali’s defence minister, officials over Wagner ties

US State Department accuses three Malian officials of facilitating the Russian mercenary group’s rise in the country.

Zenger

Israeli Foreign Minister Meets U.S. Diplomat In Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Cohen discusses peace expansion and visa program with Chargé d'Affaires Hallett

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Al Jazeera

Rights group says Mali army, foreign fighters executed civilians

HRW accuses Malian armed forces and fighters believed to be from Wagner Group of ‘executing’ dozens of civilians.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 516

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 516th day.

The Independent UK

Australia to buy 20 C-130 Hercules aircraft from the US for $6.6 billion

Australia says it will buy 20 new C-130 Hercules planes from the United States in a $6.6 billion deal that will increase by two-thirds the number of the Australian air force’s second-largest heavy transport aircraft

The Guardian - AU

One killed and cathedral in Odesa hit as Moscow launches fresh strikes – as it happened

Another 19 wounded in overnight attack on the southern Ukrainian port city, governor says

Zenger

Israeli President Herzog Counters Perception Of Rift With U.S. Democrats

Herzog highlights bipartisan support in Congress, addresses concerns on judicial reform and Palestinian Authority

The Independent UK

China successfully accessed US ambassador Nicholas Burns’s emails in ‘sophisticated’ hacking attack

In a latest series of cyberattack, thousands of US government emails believed to be compromised

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Henry Kissinger in Beijing

Visit from the former diplomat who helped normalise relations in the 1970s comes amid efforts to improve US-China ties.

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