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Saied supporters welcome vote on Tunisia constitution
Its detractors say Tunisia's draft constitution will give President Kais Saied unchecked powers, but for voter Baya, that's a welcome break from the country's old political elite. He has since tightened his grip on power and pushed to replace the North African country's 2014 constitution with a document that would lock in his virtually unchecked powers.
Panama govt, protesters edge closer in talks to end road closures
The Panamanian government and protesters edged closer Monday to an agreement to end a weeks-long living cost revolt that has blocked roads, interrupted food supplies and damaged the economy.
Ukraine eyes first grain exports 'this week'
Ukraine said Monday it expects to export its first grain shipments under a UN-backed deal to lift Russia's blockade "this week", days after missile strikes by the Kremlin threw the accord into doubt.
Somalia PM given 10 more days to form government
Somalia's parliament agreed on Monday to give Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre more time to form a government, a month after his appointment in the troubled Horn of Africa nation. "In order to form a... balanced government, it is necessary that I spend sufficient time in consultations with various politicians of the country and civil society," Barre said in a statement released on Monday.
Pakistan's biggest city paralysed by monsoon rain
A weather emergency was declared in Karachi Monday as heavier-than-usual monsoon rains continue to lash Pakistan's biggest city, flooding homes and making streets impassable. In Karachi, at least two people were electrocuted Monday by power lines that fell into flooded streets -- a regular cause of death in the city during the monsoon.
UK to host 2023 Eurovision as Ukraine bows out
Britain said Monday it had reluctantly agreed to host next year's Eurovision song contest, after organisers said there was no prospect of the event going ahead in war-torn Ukraine. Ukraine won this year's contest, held in Italy, ahead of Britain's entry in second place.
Myanmar junta executes two leading pro-democracy figures
Myanmar's junta has executed four prisoners including a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi's party and a prominent activist, state media said Monday, in the country's first use of capital punishment in decades. Responding to media enquiries on reports of the executions, a junta statement said "it is as stated in the state media".
Philippines' Marcos Jr unveils economic blueprint for 'turbulent time'
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr vowed Monday to slash poverty, rein in soaring food prices and boost renewable energy, as he unveiled an ambitious blueprint for his six-year term. Marcos Jr vowed to more than halve the poverty rate to single digits by the end of his term and offer financial relief to many farmers, including forgiving debts.
Singapore asked to indict Sri Lanka's exiled leader
An international human rights group has formally asked Singapore to indict Sri Lanka's deposed president Gotabaya Rajapaksa for crimes against humanity during his country's decades-long civil war, officials said Monday.
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