Sudan general says coup attempt foiled Sudan's ruling military council has foiled a coup attempt, a top general announced on state television Thursday, saying that 12 officers and four soldiers had been arrested.

PM congratulates Thai PM Prayuth Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday sent a message congratulating Prayuth Chan-o-cha on his election as Prime Minister of Thailand.

Sudan army rulers, protesters in talks over new governing body Sudan's army rulers and protest leaders remained locked in talks early today to finalise a new governing body that would replace the generals who took power after ousting longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir last month.

Top Turkish court says journalists' rights violated: report Turkey's highest court on Thursday ruled that the authorities had violated the human rights of two journalists critical of President Tayyip Erdogan following an attempted coup in 2016.

South Sudan rivals meet in bid to salvage stalled peace deal South Sudan's warring parties will hold talks in Addis Ababa on Thursday, in a bid to salvage a stalled peace deal, with just days to go until a unity government is meant to be formed.

Venezuela's ANC president calls for defending gov't Venezuela's National Constituent Assembly (ANC) President Diosdado Cabello called on the Venezuelan people to "defend" the government of President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday before the alleged coup occurred earlier.

Australian prime minister announces May 18 election Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday called a national election for May 18, firing the starting gun on a campaign set to focus heavily on climate and the economy.

What are the likely and unlikely scenarios after Thailand’s election?

We look at several likely and unlikely scenarios that could take place after today’s election.

Peace or not, Việt Nam plays perfect host

The second round of talks between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended early, with both sides unable to make concrete progress on denuclearisation. A definitive peace deal was just out of reach for the former adversaries. However, it’s worth taking a moment to consider the meaning of this diplomatic event for Việt Nam as host.

Greece, Turkey vow to defuse tensions through dialogue

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras stressed Tuesday they planned to resolve disputes between their two countries through dialogue.