President Isaac Herzog landed on Wednesday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, beginning his official state visit to Ethiopia.

Upon arrival, President Herzog was received by Ethiopian concerned officials welcoming ceremony held at the airport. Herzog is expected to meet with the President of Ethiopia, the Prime Minister and the leadership of the local Jewish community.

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Peru's new interim president Jose Maria Balcazar appointed economist Denisse Miralles as the prime minister on Tuesday.

Miralles served as economy minister under Balcazar's ousted predecessor Jose Jeri and was sworn into office at the Government Palace in the capital Lima. Six other ministers from the previous government were confirmed to their posts as well. The president's office said in a statement that Peru requires firm economic management, a head-on fight against organized crime and the preservation of the stability that Peru needs.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, hoping to bolster ties with his country's largest trade partner.

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to developing closer strategic relations, with Merz saying he saw the trip as a "great opportunity" to boost economic ties. Xi also told that he was willing to take their ties to "new levels", stressing that he "always attached great importance to Sino-German relations".

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Talks between His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Basman Al-Zaher Palace, Wednesday, focused on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation to serve the interests of the two countries and achieve regional stability.

The talks covered the strong brotherly relations between Jordan and Indonesia, which span more than 75 years, and the keenness to elevate political and economic relations and defense cooperation, as well as in promising fields such as business and investment, energy, science and technology, and health.

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French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara for a working dinner at the Élysée Palace on Tuesday.

This reception took place in the context of a series of meetings Macron held with several African leaders at the Élysée that week, including discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. Given Côte d’Ivoire’s role as a strategic ally in West Africa, both leaders were expected to reaffirm commitments to deepening political and economic cooperation.

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Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivered the Budget to the Legislative Council on Wednesday, saying that Hong Kong will proactively align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan to formulate Hong Kong's five-year plan.

Chen added that the 15th Five-Year Plan has given explicit support to Hong Kong in serving the overall national development, consolidating and enhancing its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center. He noted that Hong Kong can enjoy unique institutional strengths under "one country, two systems" adding that the Hong Kong government will also keep nurturing local talent, which aligns with the China's integrated development of education, technology and talent.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Thursday.

During the visit, the Chancellor is scheduled to meet with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang and the discussion is expected to focus on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest. 

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong had been promoted to a full department director within the Workers' Party of Korea, state media reported on Tuesday.

The decision was made Monday at the first plenary meeting of the ninth central committee of the ruling party. Kim Yo Jong has long been among her brother’s closest lieutenants and one of the most influential women in the party. The announcement of her promotion came as Kim promised to solidify and develop North Korea’s economy over the next five years, according to the Korean Central News Agency.

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Senior Iranian officials on Tuesday stressed Iran’s willingness to reach a nuclear deal with the United States, while Washington continues to escalate its military posture in the Middle East, deploying advanced fighter jets.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday Iran is determined to reach a “fair and equitable” deal with the United States as soon as possible. In his remarks posted on X, Araghchi said the two sides have a “historic opportunity” to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves common interests, adding that a deal is within reach if diplomacy is prioritized.

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Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiators are working on "elements" of a deal with the United States. 

Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran  said "Well, we are still working on that, and we are trying to make it something which consists of elements which can accommodate both sides, concerns and interests. And we are working on those elements. And I believe that when we meet, probably this Thursday in Geneva, again, we can work on those elements and prepare a good text and come to a fast deal. This is my understanding. I see it quite possible."

He emphasized that Iran is focused on nuclear negotiations only at this stage, even amid broader regional tensions, and that the draft deal is being shaped to address the concerns and interests of both sides. 00:05-00:37 SOUNDBITE

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