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'Open to any deal or ideas that...': Hamas official confirms review of mediated proposals to end Gaza war
"The movement has confirmed it is open to any deal or ideas that ends the suffering of our people in Gaza and achieve a permanent ceasefire, and the occupation's withdrawal from all of Gaza Strip," Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said in a televised speech
Read more'Countdown has begun': Gallant vows new Hezbollah leader won't last 'long'
Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant warned Hezbollah's new leader Naim Qassem on Tuesday that his appointment was "not for long"
Read moreWashington state: A Democratic powerhouse shaping presidential politics
As the state continues to lean heavily Democratic, its growing diversity and urban influence highlight Washington's key role in presidential races, reflecting a shift from its past as a battleground state
Read moreIran leads an 'axis of evil', Israel only obstacle preventing it from spreading, says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that Iran leads an “axis of evil” and Israel is the only obstacle preventing this evil from spreading and threatening peace around the world
Read moreBoeing seeks to raise up to $19 billion to shore up finances amid strike challenges
The company's shares were last down marginally in volatile premarket trading on Monday. The move will boost Boeing's battered finances, which have worsened since roughly 33,000 of its workers represented by the machinists union walked off their jobs in September, halting production of models including its cash-cow 737 MAX aircraft.
Read moreTens of thousands protest in Georgia over alleged rigged parliamentary election
The rally deepened the political crisis in the South Caucasus country, where the governing Georgian Dream party has become increasingly authoritarian and tilted toward Moscow.
Read moreGeorgia's president rejects election results, accuses Russia of interference
The Central Election Commission said Sunday that the ruling party, Georgian Dream, got 54.8% of Saturday’s vote with almost 100% of ballots counted.
Read moreMexico bus crashes on highlway; 19 people dead, six injured
The accident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus carrying the victims collided with the back of a tractor-trailer carrying corn, which had come loose
Read moreIsrael eases safety measures as Iran hints at avoiding retaliation
Iran’s military said that Israel used so-called “stand-off” missiles over Iraqi airspace to launch its attacks and that the warheads were much lighter in order to travel the distance to the targets they struck in three provinces in Iran.
Read moreIndia-China agreement on LAC not the end of all issues, Jaishankar says
"The latest step (of disengagement) was the October 21 understanding that patrolling will take place in Depsang and Demchok...It is not like everything has been resolved, but we have managed to reach that level," the EAM said
Read moreCash-strapped Boeing's new CEO considering pawning off space division, exiting Nasa deals
Boeing has long been a contractor for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), but its space program has faced recent setbacks
Read more'It's sin on our soul': Biden apologises for atrocities on Native Americans in boarding schools
US President Joe Biden apologised for atrocities on Native Americans in boarding schools and called it "most horrific chapters in American history" and a "sin on our soul"
Read moreChinese hackers targeted Trump & Vance's phones, may have accessed data: Report
Chinese hackers targeted personal cell phones of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance and investigators are determining if any data was accessed, according to a report
Read moreBrazil to reinforce security with armed forces during G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro
The measure, known as Guarantee of Law and Order (GLO), has been used before to reinforce security during other global events Brazil has hosted, such as the 2014 World Cup, the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 2012 United Nations' summit Rio +20
Read moreHarris blasts Trump's power grab at symbolic Capitol location
The campaign claimed 75,000 people attended the rally, which comes just a week before the current Democratic vice president faces the Republican former president in the closest and most volatile election of modern times
Read moreOasis is cancelling reunion tour tickets sold by resellers
The band's tour promoters are cancelling tickets resold through unofficial secondary sites to stop price gouging.
Read moreWest Virginia: From Democratic bastion to Republican stronghold
Once a reliable state for Democrats, West Virginia has shifted firmly to the right, now playing a critical role in securing Republican victories in every presidential election since 2000
Read moreCulture clashes grow among Beirut's displaced people
An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital.
Read moreUS election live: Watch as Kamala Harris gives final major speech
The Democratic candidate has told a huge crowd they're choosing between "freedom" or "chaos". Meanwhile, Donald Trump says he "loves Puerto Rico" and Kiwis in the US say it's been a "nightmare" election.
Read moreAustralian family cash in after finally selling Adelaide property to developers
They held on for decades as the surrounding land was developed.
Read more'It's a cult': Kiwis voting in US describe 'nightmare' election
New Zealanders and Australians living in Arizona say the US election campaign is divisive and discussing politics can be tricky.
Read moreUS election: Kamala Harris to slam ‘unstable’ Trump at Washington rally
The Democrat nominee will give her closing election arguments today.
Read moreWatch: China spacecraft launches in mission to space station
The Shenzhou 19 spacecraft is taking three taikonauts to China's space station, Tiangong.
Read moreWhere’s Ivanka? Trump’s daughter distances herself from politics
New York Times: Ivanka has been noticeably absent from her father's campaign this time.
Read moreUS calls deadly Israeli air strike 'horrifying'
At least 93 are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
Read moreBiden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'
The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.
Read moreLost Mayan city of Valeriana discovered under Mexican jungle by accident
Settlement may have been home to 50,000 people complete with pyramids and temples.
Read moreWatching China's youngest-ever astronauts blast off from the Gobi Desert
The BBC’s Laura Bicker sees the Shenzhou 19 spacecraft take off, as China chases its dreams of space dominance.
Read morePaul Pelosi attacker gets life in prison without parole
David DePape is also serving a 30-year prison sentence after he was convicted on federal charges in May.
Read moreAmid fierce clashes with Hezbollah, Israeli tanks push deeper into South Lebanon's Khaim
Following the tank incursion, the National News Agency said Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes on Khiam and conducted a large-scale sweep of the area, using “heavy and medium weaponry”
Read moreWatch: Hailstorms and floods sweep through parts of Spain
At least seven people have been reported missing after being swept away by floods and travel has been disrupted.
Read moreEx-Disney graphic artist in French trial over livestreamed child rape
A Disney artist faces charges of complicity in human trafficking and child abuse.
Read moreDriver released after fatal primary school car crash in Melbourne
The community is in shock after a crash killed a child at a Melbourne school.
Read moreRunaway tram crashes into Oslo store, injures four
The tram jumped its rails and crashed into an Apple corner store.
Read moreBiden administration demands answers from Israel over 'horrifying' Gaza strike
Miller stopped short of announcing any immediate actions against Israel, which relies on US military and diplomatic support
Read moreGive white children more money in Monopoly to teach racism and privilege, UK councils tell parents
Parents also advised by local authorities in England not to sing Baa Baa Black Sheep.
Read moreEU cripples China's EV dominance with decision to up tariffs by upto 45.3%: What next?
The EU is imposing tariffs of up to 45.3 per cent on Chinese-built EVs to counter alleged subsidies, intensifying trade tensions with China and sparking mixed reactions within Europe
Read moreRussia secures Selydove amid intensifying Ukraine offensive
Russia’s defence ministry announced the capture of Selydove in eastern Ukraine, advancing closer to the strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk as it gains territory in the Donetsk region
Read morePaedophile’s 10 words to police after sexually abusing four girls between ages of 7 and 14
He abused young girls for decades. Then a chilling call ended it all.
Read moreTeri Garr, Young Frankenstein and Tootsie star, dies at 79
The Oscar-nominated actress died of multiple sclerosis after battling the autoimmune disease for more than 20 years.
Read moreMiddle East conflict: Deadly Israeli strike in Gaza amid anger over UN agency ban
Israel bans UNRWA, raising humanitarian crisis fears.
Read moreWhat is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?
The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.
Read moreCanada's Bloc Quebecois joins opposition to topple minority govt: Can Trudeau last?
Trudeau is safe so far as he has the support of Jagmeet Singh-led NDP. Twice within five weeks, the party has voted to sustain the Liberals in confidence votes. If that support goes away, Trudeau's government will fall
Read more'Unrwa means everything to us': Gazans fear aid collapse
People in war-torn Gaza are already struggling with a deep humanitarian crisis but now they fear it will get much more difficult.
Read moreNorwegian runaway tram crashes into store
Four people were injured when the tram derailed and careened into a store in central Oslo.
Read moreFrance backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara
Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.
Read moreFormer Trump aide Steve Bannon released from jail
Bannon says his time in prison "not only didn’t break me, it empowered me".
Read moreOne dead and others trapped beneath rubble of collapsed hotel in Argentina
The hotel was undergoing construction work without permission, construction workers are among the missing.
Read moreUS election polls: Harris and Trump locked in close races in Arizona and Nevada
The critical states are near even in the final days of campaigning.
Read more10 floor hotel building collapses in Argentina; 300 rescue workers, sniffing dogs & drones hunt for survivors
A ten-storey hotel in Villa Gesell, Argentina, collapsed, killing an elderly man and leaving a dozen people missing, with authorities investigating prior illegal construction work
Read moreDeadly Israeli strike in Gaza amid anger over UN agency ban
Nearly 100 people were killed in the strike on a residential block, Gaza's civil defence agency says.
Read moreTeen accused of girls’ murder at UK dance class faces terrorism charge
Axel Rudakubana will be charged with the production of the biological toxin ricin, and possession of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing to commit an act of terrorism.
Read moreVatican unveils anime-like mascot 'Luce', aims to engage youth ahead of 2025 jubilee
Named after the Italian word for “light,” Luce was created to “engage with the pop culture so beloved by our young people,” said Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the Vatican’s lead organiser for the Jubilee
Read moreLost Chopin waltz unearthed after almost 200 years
The unknown waltz was discovered in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York.
Read moreHotel collapse in Argentina kills one, say reports
Rescue teams are searching through the rubble, with up to 15 people believed missing.
Read moreAmid rising tensions with the West, Putin flexes nuclear muscle with drills simulating retaliatory strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday launched a major exercise of the country's nuclear forces, simulating missile launches as part of a retaliatory strike amid rising tensions with the West over Ukraine, according to a report
Read moreSpain appoints new ambassador to Argentina ending spat over Sanchez's wife
Spain appointed a new ambassador to Buenos Aires after a five-month diplomatic dispute with Argentina over President Javier Milei’s comments about the Spanish Prime Minister’s wife
Read moreHezbollah announces Naim Qassem as new leader
Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah and heir apparent Hashem Safieddine were killed in recent weeks.
Read moreNigerian MP apologises after viral taxi slapping video
An argument over payment for a delivery of snails for MP Alex Ikwechegh is filmed by a taxi driver.
Read more'Sent our strongest protest': Germany recalls ambassador to Iran over execution of German-Iranian national
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Iran and protested the execution of German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd, who Iran accuses of terrorism
Read moreDays after strike, Biden announces $3 bn investment for US ports
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a $3 billion investment from his Inflation Reduction Act to to improve and electrify port infrastructure, support an estimated 40,000 good-paying and union jobs, reduce pollution, and combat the climate crisis
Read moreKey Trump aide Steve Bannon, convicted for contempt of Congress, released from jail week before polls
Though he no longer works officially for the former Republican president, Steve Bannon has continued to use his influence to get Trump back in the White House, primarily through his podcast "The War Room."
Read more'Until last minute': Qatar says US election results won't impact Gaza ceasefire talks
Qatari foreign ministry on Tuesday said that it will work with President Biden's administration "until the last minute" before the Presidential election to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal and said it did not foresee any negative result of the elections on the mediation process
Read moreRussian eyes ruble-rupee trade mechanism but Indian banks 'over cautious'
Russia has been making efforts to establish a direct trade payments system with India in rupee and ruble
Read more'Russia has violated international law,' says Finland's Stubbs as he meets China's Xi
Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss peaceful solutions to the Ukraine war, security issues, and bilateral relations amid strained EU-China trade tensions and delicate Finland-China diplomacy over Baltic pipeline damage
Read moreVirginia: A battleground state with a rich presidential legacy
Once a reliable Democratic bastion, Virginia has embraced a diverse voting populace that now makes it a crucial swing state, playing a significant role in determining presidential outcomes
Read more'Russia didn't play a role in Modi-Xi meet': Moscow envoy says India, China need to speak in 'one voice'
Moscow welcomed the India-China border agreement, with Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov saying his country had no role to play in the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping even as he underlined that Moscow was 'happy' the talks took place in Kazan city
Read moreIntel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU Review: New direction for AI PCs, and Intel
The Core Ultra 9 285K marks an important milestone for Intel as it makes a giant leap in a new direction. But will the renewed focus on efficiency over raw performance in this new generation of CPUs, pay off?
Read moreWhat the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict
Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.
Read moreHint at truce in Lebanon? Israel says military goals against Hezbollah achieved
The Israeli troops have said its military goals against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon have been achieved and Benjamin Netanyahu-led government can now promote a diplomatic resolution to end the conflict in northern Israel
Read moreAhead of Xi Jinping’s visit, Brazil's BRI snub marks a diplomatic setback for China
Brazil's choice to avoid joining China's Belt and Road Initiative shows it wants to stay independent making things harder for China before President Xi's visit
Read moreIndonesia's Prabowo to visit China, US on first foreign trip: Report
Indonesia’s new President Prabowo Subianto will embark on his first foreign tour in November, visiting China, the United States, Peru, Brazil, and Britain to strengthen Jakarta’s global presence
Read moreDonald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Who will be better for India?
We are days away from the all-important US presidential elections. As the polls draw closer, the question many are asking is who will be better for New Delhi’s interests. Will a Donald Trump presidency benefit India more? What can we expect from Kamala Harris?
Read moreGerman company launches world's first 'digital condom'. What is it and how does it work?
With smartphones in everyone’s hands, non-consensual recordings have become a growing concern. Camdom was created to tackle this issue head-on, offering a simple solution to block unwanted recordings and protect intimate moments
Read moreReview of Covid response finds Australians unlikely to accept lockdowns again
"Trust has also been eroded, and many of the measures taken during Covid-19 are unlikely to be accepted by the population again," reviewers say.
Read moreUS finalises rules to stop American companies from AI & Chip investments in China
The new regulations focus on three core areas, namely semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and specific AI systems. The new rules, which will take effect on 2nd January, form part of a broader strategy to curtail China’s access to critical technologies
Read moreCould there be a Republican 'trifecta' in 2024 elections?
As Donald Trump is ahead in presidential forecasts and Republican Party is leading in Congressional forecasts, the United States may see a 'trifecta' in 2024, which refers to the situation when the presidency, Senate, and House of Representatives are all controlled by one party
Read moreMozambique: 11 killed in police shooting during protests over disputed presidential election
According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), at least 22 people have been killed and more than 50 others were injured in Mozambique in police shooting during violence after a disputed presidential election this month
Read moreWhat satellite images reveal about Israel's strikes on Iran
BBC Verify has analysed satellite imagery from Iran to assess damage from Israeli air strikes.
Read moreAt least 93, mostly women & children killed, 40 missing as Israel strikes residential building in Gaza
As many as 93 people have been killed and over 40 wounded were under the rubble of a five-storey residential building that was hit in Israeli strike in Gaza's northern district of Beit Lahia
Read moreFrom Abortion to Zelenskyy: The A to Z of the US presidential election campaign explained
US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are moving toward what is predicted to be one of the closest contests in modern American history. This year’s election campaigns have included a range of key issues, including abortion, healthcare, and national security
Read moreWhat a discovered lost Maya city might have looked like
The BBC's Georgina Rannard shows a virtual rendition of Valeriana - which has been discovered centuries after it disappeared under the jungle canopy in Mexico.
Read moreApple sets Rs 8 crore bounty for anyone who can hack into Apple Intelligence servers
Apple’s aggressive bounty offer reflects the company’s commitment to staying ahead of cyber threats and delivering a secure AI experience. The stakes are high, as Apple Intelligence aims to enhance AI-powered services while safeguarding user data
Read moreCan Sheikh Hasina make a comeback in Bangladesh? Khaleda Zia wants to ensure she doesn’t
Sheikh Hasina was elected by a popular mandate, though questioned by many, in January. She was ousted by a popular uprising in August. Can she make a comeback through popular mandate when Bangladesh votes next?
Read moreHezbollah elects Nasrallah's successor, Naim Qassem to head Lebanon's group
Lebanon's Hezbollah elected its deputy secretary general Naim Qassem to succeed Hassan Nasrallah who was killed in Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs on September 27
Read moreUS Election 2024 Live Updates: Harris says fear and division stirred by Trump is 'not who we are', vows to bring her own flair to the White House
US Presidential Election Live Updates: Kamala Harris told Americans on Tuesday that Donald Trump’s efforts to sow division and fear are 'not who we are' as she reinforced her campaign’s closing argument by delivering it from the same site where the Republican former president fomented the Capitol insurrection in 2021
Read more'Honoured to host biggest reception': 3 things Biden said at Diwali celebration at White House
US President Joe Biden hosted a Diwali reception at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian-Americans
Read moreHarris hopes final speech will promise optimism, contrast Trump's chaos
Striking a balance between dire warnings about a rival she calls a fascist and creating forward-looking optimism has become a defining challenge of the Harris campaign's closing stretch.
Read moreNewspapers' decision to refrain from endorsements sparks widespread criticism and defiance
By announcing their decisions within two weeks of Election Day, the newspapers left themselves vulnerable to criticism that their publishers were trying not to anger Republican Donald Trump if voters returned him to power
Read moreXiaomi set to launch new SU7 Ultra EV, reportedly can hit 0-100 kmph in less than 2 seconds
Xiaomi has packed the SU7 Ultra with a powerful triple HyperEngine motor setup. This includes two V8s motors and one V6s motor, strategically placed across the front and rear wheels to deliver optimal performance. The motors generate a whopping 1,548 horsepower and 635 Nm of torque
Read moreCanada’s food banks overwhelmed: Why are international students being turned away?
Canada’s Greater Vancouver Food Bank has started refusing new international students, arguing they should have adequate funds to support themselves, as required by federal guidelines. This controversial move comes amid record demand, with over two million food bank visits in March 2024 alone — a 90 per cent increase since 2019
Read moreOne child dead, four injured after car crashes through Melbourne school fence
An 11-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car that veered off the road and into a primary school in Melbourne's east.
Read moreClimate action: 'We are so far from the ambition that we need to see'
A Pacific climate policy advisor hopes developed nations will start being more active in combating climate change once they see the impact in their own nations.
Read moreHow Israeli strikes on Iran challenge credibility of Russian air defence systems
As Israeli jets successfully attack Iranian defences, the effectiveness of Russian air defence systems is being called into question creating challenges for Russia's standing in the global arms market
Read moreBerlin warns of ‘serious consequences’ after Tehran executes German-Iranian dissident Jamshid Sharmahd
After keeping him captive for years, Iran has executed Jamshid Sharmahd, a 69-year-old German-Iranian political scientist, prompting condemnation from Germany who has warned Tehran if ‘serious consequences’
Read moreVietnam, UAE sign economic partnership treaty; Hanoi’s first FTA with a West Asian nation
The agreement followed a year of negotiations and was signed by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Dubai on Monday, the ministry said in a statement
Read moreAmid rising concerns over North Korean troops in Russia, Foreign Minister Choe visits Moscow
Amid rising concerns over thousands of North Korean soldiers in Russia, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui is visiting Moscow for the second time in six weeks
Read moreElon Musk admits Tesla's existing ‘self-driving’ cars may never actually drive by themselves
Tesla’s current vehicles operate on HW3, a computer system introduced in 2019. Customers with older HW2 systems were required to pay $1,000 for an upgrade. Musk warned that there’s a chance HW3 might never be able to handle unsupervised driving
Read moreXi wanted Biden to say ‘we oppose’ Taiwan’s independence but…
China wanted the U.S. to say 'we oppose Taiwan independence,' rather than the current version, which is that the United States 'does not support' independence for Taiwan, said the people, who requested anonymity to speak about private diplomatic exchanges they participated in or were briefed on
Read moreFar from the polls: Alaska's far flung native villagers struggle to cast their votes
The shuttered polling station represents just the latest example of persistent voting challenges in Alaska's remote Native villages, a collection of more than 200 far-flung communities that dot the nation's largest state
Read moreSouth Korea’s Yoon says Russia-North Korea military cooperation is ‘security threat’
South Korea's president said that the growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea posed a major global security threat, after the US accused Pyongyang of sending 10,000 soldiers to train in Moscow
Read moreStability eludes Congo as UN peacekeepers face pressure to leave
Congo desperately wants stability in its mineral-rich east, of intense interest to the global economy. But political friction means the government wants the longtime United Nations peacekeeping force there to get out
Read moreRussian strikes on Kharkiv residential quarter claim four lives
A Russian strike on Monday damaged the Derzhprom building, a distinctive early Soviet-era modernist skyscraper that has become a symbol of the heavily attacked northeastern city
Read moreKerala: 8 critical, over 150 injured in fireworks accident during festival near Veerarkavu Temple
More than 150 people, including women and children, have been injured in a firework accident that resulted in a blaze near Kerala's Veerarkavu Temple on Tuesday
Read moreApple exported $6 billion worth of India-made iPhones as tech giant continues to shift away from China
Apple has been expanding its manufacturing base in India rapidly, leveraging local subsidies, skilled labour, and the country’s technological progress. India has become a key part of Apple’s plan to diversify away from China amidst growing geopolitical tensions
Read moreExplained: Why has Israel banned UNRWA, the Palestinian refugee agency?
Israel's Knesset has banned the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its borders, alleging ties between the agency’s staff and Hamas. UNRWA, which serves six million Palestinian refugees, plays a vital role in Gaza’s humanitarian efforts, providing food, healthcare, and education to millions
Read moreApple Intelligence now available for iPhone, iPad through public update; Here's how users can access it in India
While Apple Intelligence is yet to officially launch in India, eager users can access it by tweaking a few settings. Apple Intelligence's tools are designed to help people work smarter and enjoy richer interactions with their Apple products
Read morePhilippines' Duterte admits to drug war 'death squad'
The former president says he offers "no apologies, no excuses" for his anti-crime campaign.
Read moreApple launches new iMacs with Apple Intelligence, powered by M4 silicon, starting at Rs 1,34,900
Apple describes the M4-powered iMac as the world’s top all-in-one computer for artificial intelligence. One of the standout additions to this iMac is Apple Intelligence, a new feature suite that brings enhanced AI capabilities straight out of the box
Read moreIndia-China standoff: Disengagement almost complete at Demchok, Depsang; patrolling likely tomorrow
The disengagement process between the military of India and China at the two remaining face-off sites in Eastern Ladakh's Depsang and Demchok are nearly complete and the first patrol is expected to take place on or before October 31 after the final verification of the structure removal
Read moreMeet Tony Hinchcliffe, the US comedian who called Puerto Rico floating island of garbage at Trump rally
On Sunday, Republican candidate Donald Trump held a rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden, which has been panned for being racist. Among the speakers at the event was stand-up comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who has angered many with his offensive jokes. One such quip was comparing Puerto Rico to a ‘floating island of garbage’
Read moreAmid aggression in South China Sea, China warns of deep-sea spying & underwater 'lighthouses'
Even as China continues military aggression in the South China Sea against the Philippines, Taiwan, and others, it has played victim and said it found spying devices and underwater 'lighthouses' used for spying on China
Read moreKnife attack in China's Beijing injures 5, including 3 children, say police
In the latest stabbing attack in China, five people, including three children, were injured near a school in Beijing's northwestern Haidian district on Monday midafternoon
Read moreSean 'Diddy' Combs sexually assaulted 10-year-old boy, lawsuit claims
The latest lawsuit joins more than two dozen others accusing the music mogul of sexual misconduct.
Read moreWhy does the US still rely on paper ballots for its elections?
With early voting on across America, Donald Trump and his allies are already making spurious claims about voting machines and the need to use paper ballots. This, despite 98 per cent of all votes set to be cast on paper ballots in the 2024 presidential election. But why is the US still relying on paper ballots for its polls? What do experts say?
Read more'We will not hesitate to act': US warns Iran at UN of severe consequences in case of new attacks
At the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, the United States warned Iran of 'severe consequences' if it mounted any fresh attacks in West Asia
Read moreAs Macron seeks to reset ties, France & Morocco sign deals worth €10 bn
During French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Morocco, the two sides signed several deals, including on energy and infrastructure, to the tune of €10 billion
Read moreAs Gaza peace talks resume, US floats proposal for 28-days ceasefire for 8 hostages' release: Report
In the latest round of talks in Qatari capital Doha, CIA Director William Burns floated a new proposal for a 28-day ceasefire in the lieu of the release of eight hostages held by Hamas, according to a report
Read moreUS says Russia will soon deploy 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Ukraine war
Pyongyang -- with whom Moscow signed a mutual defense pact -- is already widely believed to be arming Russia for its invasion, but troops on the ground would mark an escalation in the conflict
Read morePhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accident
The city is the size of Edinburgh and among the largest Mayan sites in ancient Latin America.
Read moreIsrael bans UN refugee agency, challenging international community
Lawmakers passed the bill with 92 votes in favour and 10 against, after years of harsh Israeli criticism of UNRWA, which has only increased since the start of the war in Gaza following Hamas's deadly October 7 attacks last year
Read moreChildren saved from car stuck in path of oncoming train
Two children were pulled from a back seat only moments before the vehicle was hit by a train in Redlands, California.
Read moreUS election live: 'I'm the opposite of a Nazi': Trump rejects cricitism he's a 'fascist'
The former president has spent days pushing back on the claims, and dealing with racism at one of his rallies.
Read moreWe asked Puerto Ricans about 'island of garbage' joke. Here's what they said
Puerto Ricans have said the joke Tony Hinchcliffe made at Trump’s Sunday rally was “disrespectful” and “racist”.
Read moreTrump unveils the most extreme closing argument in modern presidential history
Analysis - Donald Trump delivered a searing screed that may augur the most extreme US presidency in modern history if he beats Kamala Harris.
Read moreUS election 2024: When will we know the result?
Explainer - The United States is finally nearly ready to choose its next president. Here's what you need to know about how to watch from New Zealand.
Read moreFrom courtrooms to campaign chaos: Five defining moments of the US election
Uncertainty reigns entering the final full week of the 2024 campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a fiercely competitive presidential contest. What happens in the coming days will be pivotal in deciding the winner of next week's election.
Read moreMossad chief back from Doha talks, Israel says will try to advance Gaza deal
Israel on Monday announced that the head of the Mossad spy agency has returned from discussions in Doha with his CIA counterpart and the Qatari prime minister, where they explored a new "framework" for a deal to release hostages in Gaza
Read more'House of Harris vs. Trump's troops': Contrasting 'first families' on the 2024 campaign trail
Spouses and children have long been crucial players in US presidential campaigns, often giving the candidates a personal appeal that can entice voters.
Read morePhiladelphia district attorney sues Musk over controversial $1 million giveaway
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) on Monday sued Elon Musk and America PAC, the billionaire’s pro-Trump super PAC, over their daily $1 million giveaways to registered swing state voters, according to a report
Read moreDid Israel warn Iran before the attack?
Israel launched strikes on military sites in Iran last week in response to an Iranian attack earlier this month, though the targets avoided Iran’s key oil and nuclear facilities amid appeals for restraint from allies and neighbouring countries.
Read moreSudan enduring 'nightmare' of hunger, violence and illness, UN chief tells UNSC
The people of conflict-torn Sudan are living a "nightmare" of hunger, disease and massive ethnic violence, particularly in Darfur, the UN secretary-general warned on Monday
Read moreBoko Haram attack leaves 40 Chadian soldiers dead near Nigerian border
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno visited the scene early on Monday and launched an operation "to go after the attackers and track them down in their furthest hideouts", the statement added.
Read morePedro Sancez, first Spain PM to visit India in 18 years, eyes deeper trade ties with $2.5 bn aircraft deal
In first such visit in 18 years, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez sought to strengthen trade ties with India with the $2.5 billion aircraft deal and partnerships in infrastructure and energy sectors
Read moreAre hostages the only sticking point for peace in Gaza now?
For more than a year, even as several rounds of talks have taken place, peace has been elusive for the Gaza Strip as Israel and Hamas have not agreed on any deal
Read moreZimbabwe's ruling party vows to adopt gold-backed ZiG as sole currency, end use of dollars
Zimbabwe’s ruling party has passed a resolution to adopt the bullion-backed ZiG currency as the country's exclusive legal tender, phasing out the use of US dollars. However, no timeline was given for the change, according to a report
Read moreAmid ongoing conflicts, Israel allocates $530 million for 'Iron Beam' laser air defence system
The system is aimed at improving the interception of drones and other projectiles, which Hezbollah in Lebanon has fired at Israel since the start of the war in Gaza in support of its Palestinian ally Hamas
Read moreQuicksplained | China’s shrinking kindergartens: What’s behind the decline?
China is seeing a sharp drop in kindergarten numbers, with 14,808 closures in 2023 alone, as the country’s birth rate hits record lows. Enrollment has fallen by over 11 per cent, highlighting a demographic crisis as fewer children are born and the population ages
Read moreUS lawmakers call for probe into China threat from photonics technology
China has also been aggressively pursuing the technology, with Guangdong province in recent weeks joining a spate of funding programs aimed at building photonics chips in China, according to state media.
Read moreNATO confirms North Korean troops deployed to Russia's Kursk region
The alleged existence of North Korean troops in Russia has made Ukraine anxious while leaders across the world have urged Pyongyang to withdraw its soldiers from the country
Read moreHow the US presidential elections could impact the economy and stock market
With the US presidential race neck-and-neck and just a few days away, all eyes are on the markets. Each candidate’s vision for America’s economy is poles apart, setting up a showdown with big implications worldwide
Read moreIs Bangladesh now planning to oust President Shahabuddin? Yunus’s adviser says…
As Bangladeshi President Shahabuddin faces calls for ouster over association with the previous government of Sheikh Hasina, Muhammad Yunus' interim government is reportedly discussing ousting him from his post
Read moreDuterte admits to forming 'death squad', encouraging police killings in Senate testimony
"I had a death squad of seven, but they were not policemen, they were also gangsters,” said Duterte before the Senate inquiry on Monday
Read moreIsrael launches deadly attacks in Gaza, Lebanon after Egypt proposes two-day truce plan
Even as Egypt proposed a two-day ceasefire, Israel on Monday launched deadly strikes in Lebanon and Gaza
Read moreGerman and Spain PMs' back-to-back visit isn't a coincidence, it’s about India’s defence export strategy
In the fiscal year 2022-23, India’s defence exports surged to Rs 21,083 crore ($2.6 billion), with the United States, France, and Armenia ranking as the top buyers of Indian-made arms.
Read moreHarris, Trump offer little hope for US-Cuba détente as election looms
The US election holds critical implications for Cuba as it grapples with a severe economic crisis, with Trump and Harris taking hardline stances on the island nation
Read moreHarris or Trump: How UK is preparing for new US president
With two very different candidates in the race, BBC political editor Chris Mason considers future UK-US relations.
Read moreGreenhouse gases reached record level in 2023, carbon dioxide had fastest growth ever: UN
The greenhouse gases' concentration in the atmosphere reached all-time high level in the atmosphere in 2023, with carbon dioxide growing at the fastest rate in history, according to the United Nations (UN)
Read moreThai court shuts 2004 'Tak Bai massacre' case, charges dropped against 7 officers for 85 deaths
A Thai court has shut the case related to the ‘Tak Bai massacre’ which occurred on October 25, 2004, in which security forces opened fire on protesters outside a police station, leading to 85 deaths
Read moreWhy Armenia has emerged as India's leading defence export destination
Armenia has emerged as India’s leading defence export partner, marking a significant realignment in Eurasian geopolitics. With Indian defence exports reaching a record $2.63 billion in 2023-24, Armenia is securing advanced missile systems, surveillance aircraft, and rocket launchers from India. This shift helps the West Asian nation reduce its reliance on Russian arms while strengthening defences against regional threat
Read moreShanghai cracks down on Halloween costumes to prevent people making fun of authorities
In China's financial capital Shanghai, authorities began rounding up individuals in costume to avoid repeating last year's massage gathering where people donner costumes with political messages
Read moreUS election: Harris eyes Michigan voters, Trump turns to Georgia as White House races tightens
With just nine days to go to the Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris travelled to Michigan to focus on economy, while former President Donald Trump headed to Georgia to gain support among the religious voters
Read moreAs Botswana goes to polls, here are 5 things about southern African nation
Botswana, the landlocked southern African nation considered the most prosperous African country with a stable democracy, is going to hold general elections on Wednesday
Read moreLast bailout? Stability? No, it's the same old cash-strapped Pakistan economy
Pakistan, struggling to keep its economy running, has now again approached China, asking for an additional 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) loan after it already used the existing 30 billion yuan ($4.3 billion) Chinese trade facility
Read moreFrom swing states to voters: The big numbers of the US election
244 million. That is the number of voters eligible to cast their ballot in the upcoming US presidential election. Here’s a look at other numbers that matter
Read moreiPhone 16 Pro Max Review: Too Pro, too Max, unapologetically overindulgent, especially with Apple Intelligence
Although the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max was launched without Apple Intelligence promised, it is more smartphone than anyone could possibly need. With Apple’s AI now available in iOS 18.2 Beta, the 16 Pro Max is turning out to be quite the beast
Read moreOpenAI to launch GPT 5 aka Orion soon, their most powerful, closest-to-AGI LLM yet
GPT-5, or Orion, promises to outperform its predecessor, GPT-4o, in several key areas, including a larger context window, expanded knowledge base, and superior reasoning abilities
Read moreNorth Korea accuses South's military of drone intrusion, warns of responding with 'merciless offensive'
The defence ministry of Kim Jong Un-led North Korea has blamed military in the neighbouring South Korea for sending drones into its territory for political purposes
Read moreUS Election 2024 Updates: Biden casts vote for Harris; Trump says only 'lunatics call me Nazi'
US Presidential Election Updates: 'I’m not a Nazi. I’m the opposite of a Nazi,' Trump told a boisterous crowd in Atlanta, one day after he held a mega-rally in New York’s famed Madison Square Garden that was widely condemned for racist remarks that his allies made during the event
Read moreIraq accuses Israel of using airspace to attack Iran, lodges complaint at UN
Iraq has accused Israel of using its airspace for last week's airstrikes in Iran and has filed a complaint with the United Nations (UN)
Read moreIran warns Israel of 'bitter consequences' after military sites attack
Israel struck military sites in response to Tehran's October 1 missile attack, itself retaliation for the killing of Iran-backed militant leaders and a Revolutionary Guards commander
Read more$100 bn trade deal sees Swiss firm turn businesses to India long geared towards China
The trade and economic partnership (TEPA), in March, signed a deal with European Free Trade Association, whose biggest member is Switzerland and others include Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, to invest $100 billion in India and to benefit from easier and cheaper access to the Indian market of 1.4 billion people
Read moreAfrica's flood crisis spirals out of control amid climate change
Torrential rains and severe flooding have affected around 6.9 million people in West and Central Africa so far in 2024, according to data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Read moreWorry over toxic Delhi air as pollution worsens
Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO's recommended safe limit.
Read moreEuropean Space Agency in talks with SpaceX to manage and declutter space waste
Although ESA doesn’t regulate space activity, it plays a key role in fostering cooperation between international partners to mitigate the risks associated with this debris. With approximately 6,300 active satellites, most of which belong to its Starlink network, SpaceX is a major player in low Earth orbit.
Read moreAhead of UK Budget, British business confidence falls to 4-month low: Survey
Ahead of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's new government's first budget, business confidence in the UK dropped to a four-month low in October, indicating corporate anxiety, according to a survey
Read moreFrom Japan to Georgia, 6 stories from 6 weekend elections
Elections were held in Bulgaria, Japan, Georgia, Lithuania, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan over the weekend (October 25-27). Here's how these elections played out.
Read moreChina launches lending tool to inject more liquidity into market ahead of year-end loan expiry
The People's Bank of China launched a lending tool to pump in more liquidity into the market and support credit flow in the banking system ahead of the expiration of trillions of yuan in loans at end of 2024
Read moreJust how racist and misogynist was Donald Trump’s New York City rally?
Donald Trump started the last week of campaigning with a rally in New York City’s famous Madison Square Garden. But even before he delivered an 80-minute speech, it was the guest speakers who grabbed attention. Delivering shocking remarks, some likened Kamala Harris to a prostitute and others hurled insults at migrants
Read moreOil prices fall by 4% as Israel avoids hitting refineries & Iran downplays airstrikes
Oil prices tumbled by 4% after Israel’s retaliatory strike on Iran over the weekend avoided Tehran’s oil and nuclear facilities and did not affect the energy supplies, lowering the Middle east tensions
Read moreIndia's Gaganyaan Mission delayed, won’t be launched in 2025, announces ISRO
ISRO is aiming to increase India’s contribution to the global space economy from 2 per cent to 10 per cent over the next decade. This goal highlights the agency’s commitment to establishing India as a major force in the international space industry
Read moreAs US election nears, IMF and World Bank chiefs fret over a possible Trump return
Trump has vowed to impose a 10% tariff on imports from all countries, and 60% duties on imports from China. These would hit supply chains throughout the world, likely triggering retaliation and raising costs
Read moreIndia inaugurates world’s highest imaging Cherenkov MACE telescope in Ladakh
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) observatory, in Hanle, Ladakh. Positioned at an elevation of over 4,300 metres, this state-of-the-art facility marks a significant step forward in space research and cosmic-ray studies, opening new frontiers in high-energy astrophysics
Read moreGoogle is working on creating a Jarvis-like AI model that has complete control over your web browser
Google's Project Jarvis is designed specifically for use with web browsers, particularly Google Chrome. Its goal is to assist users with tasks like online shopping, booking travel, or conducting research
Read more'We call for full probe': US on Georgia elections as pro-Russia party declares victory
Following the contested Georgian elections in which the ruling pro-Russia party declared victory, the United States joined European nations in acknowledging reports of electoral malpractices and called for an investigation
Read moreX suspends Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei's Hebrew account after 2 anti-Israeli posts, what did he say?
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei created a Hebrew language account on social media platform X on Saturday and within hours it was suspended. His first anti-Israel post was deleted and the second led to suspension
Read moreMexico: Despite President Sheinbaum deploying military, gang violence rock Sinaloa; 14 killed in a day
At least 14 people were killed in gang violence in Sinaloa, despite the deployment of hundreds of military personnel by the Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, according to authorities
Read moreIn Tesla's best day in a decade, EV maker adds $150 billion to market cap as share price skyrockets
While Musk reiterated his vision of Tesla vehicles offering driverless ride-hailing services next year, regulatory hurdles could delay these ambitions. FSD remains a critical piece of Tesla’s long-term strategy, with analysts predicting it will play a significant role in boosting future profit margins
Read moreIshiba’s coalition shaken but Japan voters send record number of women to parliament
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition have had a disastrous showing in the general election but a record number of women have been elected to the country's house of representatives
Read moreHow Japan faces political upheaval after LDP loses majority for first time in 15 years
The Liberal Democratic Party, headed by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, has lost majority in the elections — a first in 15 years. This raises uncertainty over the makeup of the next government and poses a dilemma for the country that is witnessing multiple economic woes
Read moreNVIDIA, Qualcomm, Google, Samsung team up to take on Intel, AMD with new CPU architecture
Although it might be some time before RISC-V chips appear in mainstream PCs and servers, the architecture is already making waves in the AI and automotive sectors
Read moreUruguay voters buck Argentina-Brazil trend, indecisive Sunday vote set presidential rivals for Nov face-off
Electoral officials reported a turnout of 89 per cent of 2.7 million eligible voters in Uruguay, long considered a model democracy and bastion of stability where voting in presidential and congressional contests is compulsory
Read moreBangladesh: Immunity for violence during anti-Hasina protests creates disquiet
Some of the violence that ensued was fuelled by revenge, targeting those seen as loyal to the now-toppled regime
Read moreJapan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election
PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.
Read moreWhy Biden votes today when US Presidential election is on November 5
United States President Joe Biden will cast his vote for the 2024 US Presidential election on Monday in Wilmington, Delaware ahead of the November 5 polls
Read more'PM Modi can really do that': Zelenskyy on possibility of ending Ukraine war
In the span of just a few months, India frequently spoke to Russia and Ukraine on a diplomatic level. This includes PM Modi's visit to both Moscow and Kyiv and his meeting with Zelenskyy in the United States
Read moreSpain's Sanchez in India, to meet PM Modi in Gujarat today: 7 things to know
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Vadodara, Gujarat, on Monday, to kick-start his three-day visit to India. During his visit, the Spanish leader will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Read moreTariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway
Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.
Read moreJapan PM Ishiba's ruling coalition loses majority first time since 2009
With the results of just 22 seats left to declare, LDP and its coalition partner Komeito had managed to gain only 208 seats. Meanwhile, the Opposition won around 235 seats as of now
Read moreIran calls for emergency UNSC meeting as it weighs options over how to retaliate against Israeli strikes
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian maintained that Tehran was not looking for a war but would respond “appropriately” to Israel’s strikes
Read moreBorn in France but searching for a future in Africa
BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.
Read moreLebanon says 21 people killed in latest Israeli strikes in country's south
The Lebanese army blocked access to the sector, which has become crowded with people fleeing other areas of south Lebanon since Israel launched its offensive against Hezbollah in September
Read moreHarris vs. Trump: Divergent visions for America's future in the 2024 presidential race
The candidates have spelled out their ideas in speeches, advertisements and other venues. Both say that their approach would do more to lift up workers, the middle class and the promises that have defined America. A look at where each candidate stands on 10 top issues:
Read morePresident Biden's last Diwali celebration to feature NASA astronaut Sunita Williams
This would be President Biden’s last Diwali reception at the White House as he is not running for the presidential election.
Read moreEU calls for urgent probe into Georgia vote 'irregularities' as ex-president calls for mass protests
Georgia’s president says the country was the victim of a Russian ’special operation’ in election.
Read moreHarris kicks off final campaign push in Philadelphia, urges voters to ‘turn the page on hatred and division'
Energising supporters in the largest city in the swing state of Pennsylvania is crucial for Harris' campaign, and she's focusing on voters of color with a little more than a week to go before the Nov. 5 election.
Read moreEgypt proposes two-day Israel-Hamas ceasefire with hostages and prisoner swap plan
Egypt has been a key mediator along with Qatar and the United States. This is the first time Egypt’s president has publicly proposed such a plan. There has been no immediate response from Israel or Hamas.
Read moreUN chief Guterres says Israel's military operation in north Gaza has made life 'untenable' for Palestinians
A report by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs indicated that, during the first three weeks of October, Israeli authorities permitted only four out of 70 intended aid deliveries to enter Gaza
Read morePM Modi and Spanish counterpart to inaugurate TATA Aircraft Complex for C-295 production
The two leaders will lead a roadshow stretching up to 2.5 km from the airport to the Tata Advanced Systems facility on Monday morning.
Read moreChina closes thousands of kindergartens due to sharp decline in birth rates
The number of children enrolled in kindergarten declined for a third consecutive year – dropping by 11.55 per cent, or 5.35 million, last year to 40.9 million, the Hong Kong based South China Morning Post reported on Sunday, quoting the ministry’s report.
Read more'They want to kill Evo': Ex-president of Bolivia says his vehicle was shot at 14 times
The ex-president Evo Morales recorded a video from inside the car and posted it on Facebook describing his ordeal. The video showed Morales sitting in the front passenger seat and at least two bullet holes in the windshield
Read morePhilippines: Death toll from storm rises to 110 as rescuers scramble to find missing people
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos vowed Sunday that help was underway for the residents of Camarines Sur province, located in the hardest-hit region of Bicol
Read moreUN reports over 120 killed in paramilitary rampage in Sudan's Gezira province
The civil war, which has been going on for more than a year and a half, has wrecked the African country, displacing millions of its population and pushing it to the brink of a full-blown famine.
Read more'We kept our promise': Netanyahu says Israel's attack on Iran achieved 'all its goals'
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the escalating tensions in West Asia after Iran's request
Read moreIsraeli strikes in Gaza kill 70, Egypt proposes two-day ceasefire with hostages & prisoner swap plan
In the city of Ramat Hasharon, northeast of Tel Aviv, a truck slammed into a bus at a stop as Israelis were returning to work after a weeklong holiday, leaving one dead and several injured.
Read moreGallant declares Israel’s ‘unprecedented’ victory over Iran’s proxy Hamas, Hezbollah
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Hamas was no longer functioning as a military network in Gaza, while Hezbollah’s senior command and most of its missile capabilities had been wiped out. He said both groups ”are no longer an effective tool” to be used by Iran.
Read more'I hope they heard me': Putin warns West on allowing Ukraine use long-range weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had for months been pressing his Western allies for permission to use long-range missiles against targets deep inside Russian territory, arguing the move would "motivate" Moscow to seek peace
Read morePakistan seeks additional $1.4 billion loan from China amid deepening financial crisis
According to reports, if Beijing accepts the request, the total facility will reach approximately USD 5.7 billion. This latest request comes less than two weeks after China extended the current USD 4.3 billion (30 billion yuan) facility for another three years.
Read moreKhamenei says Israel's attack against Iran should 'neither be exaggerated nor minimised'
The attack killed at least four soldiers although Iran has downplayed the strikes, saying they have caused minimal damage. The United Nations atomic energy watchdog on Saturday said that Iran’s nuclear programme was not affected by Israel’s deadly air strike on its arch-rival’s military facilities
Read moreUNSC to convene tomorrow amid escalating tensions in West Asia after Israel's strike in Iran
In a letter addressed to the UN Security Council Iran said that Israel's actions "constitute a serious violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity” and are “a flagrant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter”
Read moreTaiwan claims China conducted 'combat patrol' days after country signed US arms package deal
The Pentagon said on Friday the United States had approved a potential $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced air defence missile system battle-tested in Ukraine
Read moreTime has come: Commonwealth leaders add mention of reparatory justice in joint statement despite reluctant UK
Despite the UK's insistence, the Commonwealth leaders ultimately defied the British leadership by including a paragraph on reparatory justice in the summit communique
Read moreIn Graphics | 11 interesting facts about US elections you must know
The United States is gearing up to elect its next president on November 5. With election day less than two weeks away, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are pulling out all the stops. Let's take a look at some interesting tidbits about US elections you may not know
Read moreGeorgia's pro-Russia ruling party celebrates early victory as Opposition questions integrity of polls
Georgia's ruling Dream Party started to celebrate early after the country's election commission announced that the party had managed to garner 53 per cent of votes after the majority of the ballots had been counted
Read moreHezbollah issues evacuation order for 25 settlements in northern Israel, calls them 'military targets'
After getting pounded by Israel and losing its top brass, Lebanon's Hezbollah has issued an 'immediate' evacuation order for residents living in 25 northern Israeli settlements
Read moreJapan votes in snap election as PM Ishiba fights to keep LDP in power
As the people in Japan vote in the country's tightest elections in years, multiple polls hinted that the Ishiba-led LDP might witness a major blow in the polls
Read moreIran's Khamenei 'seriously ill', son likely to take over as country plans retaliation against Israel: Report
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly 'seriously' as the country looks for his second oldest son to be his successor. Khamenei's health started to deteriorate as the country grappled to deal with the wrath of Israel
Read moreBiden cautiously optimistic as wider war in West Asia appears averted
Biden’s national security team has engaged in a series of intense discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has assured Washington he will avoid strikes on Iran's most sensitive targets
Read moreTrump is holding a rally in Democratic stronghold New York: Is it a trolling exercise?
Trump's rally in the belly of the Democratic bastion may be a high-profile act of defiance. He would appear to be trolling the efforts to hold him legally accountable held here. It would also garner much media attention
Read moreStrange sea ‘blobs’ wash ashore beaches of Placentia Bay: Is it Whale booger, cheese, or alien poo?
Canadian authorities are treating the substance as a potential pollution threat. The Canadian Coast Guard dispatched a three-person team to assess the situation and collect samples near St. John’s, the provincial capital, for testing
Read moreHarris will rally with Michelle Obama in Michigan as early voting begins
Harris appeared with Beyoncé on Friday in Houston, and she campaigned with former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen on Thursday in Atlanta.
Read moreAll parties claim victory in Georgia election amid conflicting exit poll results
This election, seen by many Georgians as critical for the country’s prospects of joining the European Union, drew intense focus on foreign policy, marked by a contentious pre-election campaign and accusations of smear tactics.
Read moreRescuers wade through floodwaters to reach starnded as storm leaves 97 dead
Tropical Storm Trami's death toll rose Saturday as rescuers retrieved more bodies from floodwaters and landslide sites, mostly from the Bicol region and Batangas province, south of Manila.
Read moreMore organised, more defiant: Inside Trump’s strategy to challenge 2024 election outcome
The Trump campaign's preparation to dispute election results appears extensive and organised, with growing support from Republican officials and a significant legal strategy
Read moreEU leader calls for unity against Russian ‘hybrid war,’ reaffirms support for Western Balkans democracies
Von der Leyen was in Kosovo as part of a trip this week to aspiring EU member states in the Western Balkans to assure them that EU enlargement remains a priority for the 27-nation bloc.
Read moreUS to prioritise de-escalation efforts after Israel's strikes on Iran, says Lloyd Austin
On Saturday morning, Israel carried out "precision strikes" on Iranian military bases, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers. Israel issued a warning to Iran, stating that any retaliation would come with a "heavy price"
Read morePolls close in Georgia's election that could take it toward EU or into Russia’s orbit
Georgians headed to the polls Saturday in a ballot many citizens see as a make-or-break vote on the opportunity to join the European Union.
Read moreIsraeli forces withdraw from Gaza hospital, detain medical staffers & patients
Medics said at least 44 of the facility's 70-member team of the hospital had been detained by the army. It later said the army had released 14 of them, including the hospital's director
Read more10 police officers killed in 'terrorist attack' in Iran
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred some 1,200 kilometres (745 miles) southeast of the capital Tehran
Read moreJailbreak in Russia: Convicts tunnel out of prison El Chapo-style, manhunt ongoing
Six convicts tunnelled out of a Russian prison in Lipetsk, prompting a manhunt. Four have been recaptured, while authorities intensify efforts to locate the remaining two
Read moreChina raises concerns over US tariffs, Russia-related sanctions in Washington talks
Trump, the Republican nominee for president, has vowed that if elected, he will impose across-the-board tariffs of 60% on all Chinese imports, 10% on all other imports into the United States.
Read moreMost Israelis want early elections as public confidence in Netanyahu dips, poll shows
When asked about the ideal time to hold elections in Israel, 51 per cent of the respondents said as soon as possible while 31 per cent said they want to wait until next year when polls are scheduled
Read moreRussian missile attack kills six in Ukraine's Dnipro and Kyiv
The strikes came less than 48 hours after Russia finished hosting a three-day summit of the BRICS group of emerging economies in the city of Kazan, where President Vladimir Putin faced calls from world leaders to end the conflict.
Read moreHezbollah fires rockets targetting Israeli intelligence base
At war with Israel since last month, after a year of tit-for-tat cross-border exchanges, Hezbollah regularly announces the targeting of Israeli military facilities but its statement that it launched "an aerial attack with drones" against Tel Nof base was the first claim of its kind in one year
Read moreWorld leaders condemn Israel’s strikes on Iran, call for restraint
Israel's military said scores of jets had completed three waves of strikes on Saturday before dawn against missile factories and other sites, and warned its heavily armed arch-foe not to hit back.
Read moreG7 finalises $50 million loan for Ukraine earned from frozen Russian assets
This week, US President Joe Biden said that as part of the G7 package, the United States would provide $20 billion in loans to Ukraine, to be paid back by the interest earned from immobilized Russian sovereign assets
Read moreIran says it has 'duty' to defend itself against Israeli strikes
Hamas, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, among others, have upheld Iran's right to defend itself as it condemned Israel's attacks
Read moreRussia warned Iran 'hours' before Israel launched attack targetting its military: Report
Iran confirmed Israel targeted military sites in Tehran province as well as other areas, saying the blasts heard were the "activation of the air defence system" intercepting the Israeli attack
Read moreFBI says fake video of mail-in ballots for Trump being destroyed was 'amplified' by Russian actors
US officials said in a statement sent by the FBI that they believe the video was “manufactured and amplified” by Russian actors. The officials said it’s part of “Moscow’s broader effort to raise unfounded questions about the integrity of the US election and stoke divisions among Americans”
Read moreUS Election 2024 Updates: Harris rallies Philadelphia voters at church, barbershop, bookstore, restaurant and basketball court
US Presidential Election Updates: Energizing voters in Philadelphia, a traditional Democratic stronghold, is crucial for Harris’ chances of beating Republican nominee Donald Trump. If turnout falls short here, she’ll struggle to overcome Trump’s advantages in Pennsylvania’s rural areas
Read moreIran reportedly prepares for 'proportional retaliation' to Israeli strikes as US warns of 'consequences'
An official from the country said that Tehran is ready to retaliate against Israel's aggression. The source maintained that Iran reserves the right to respond to any act of aggression
Read moreNASA astronaut hospitalised after returning from an extended stay in space
Soon after splashdown, a NASA astronaut had a 'medical issue' and the crew was flown to a hospital in Pensacola, Florida, for additional evaluation “out of an abundance of caution” the space agency said in a statement
Read moreNasa chief, Democrats demand probe into reported Musk-Putin secret conversations
Nasa chief Bill Nelson along with several Democrats, have urged the Pentagon to investigate the reports suggesting that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Read moreICC replaces judge overseeing request to charge Netanyahu, Gallant on medical grounds
Romanian judge Iulia Motoc, one of the three judges who were overseeing the decision to issue an arrest warrant against Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu, requested the court to be 'taken off' the case 'based on medical grounds'
Read moreAs pro-West & Russia-friendly forces contest Georgia elections, here's what at stake
In the 2024 Georgia elections, the future of the nation is at stake as the ruling party favours Russia and the Opposition favours joining the European Union (EU)
Read moreIsrael conducts 'precise strikes' on military targets in Iran, White House defends the move
The Israel Defence Force on Saturday confirmed that it is conducting "precise strikes" on Iran's military targets. The Israeli forces maintained that the strikes were conducted in retaliation to Tehran's missile attack on October 1
Read more72 killed as Israel pounds several parts of Gaza, UN calls it 'darkest moment' in history
At least 72 people lost their lives across Gaza as the Israeli forces continued to pound the coastal enclave. Looking at the rising death toll, the UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk described the ongoing situation in the region as the 'darkest moment' of the war
Read moreAfter LA Times, Washington Post says it will not endorse presidential candidate for first time in 30 years
For the first time in 30 years, The Washington Post won't endorse any presidential candidate, sparking major outrage.
Read moreAhead of Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha, top Israeli negotiator David Barnea holds talks in Egypt: Report
Following the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, there has been a renewed push for a deal to end the war in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages
Read moreUS, South Korea, & Japan band together, express 'grave concern' North Korean soldiers in Russia
US, South Korean, and Japanese security advisers expressed ‘grave concern’ over North Korean troops potentially deployed in Russia for use against Ukraine, highlighting growing Moscow-Pyongyang military ties
Read moreIrish man, 26, sentenced for life for mass online child sexual abuse, blackmailing young girls
A Northern Irish man, Alexander McCartney, was sentenced to life for mass online child sexual abuse and blackmail, targeting 3,500 victims worldwide, with police detailing the tragic impact on one 12 year old American girl and her father who both took their lives
Read moreNvidia overtakes Apple to be world's most valuable company, market cap reaches $3.53 trillion
Nvidia briefly surpassed Apple as the world’s most valuable company with a market cap of $3.53 trillion, driven by soaring demand for its AI chips
Read moreOver 500,000 people have fled to Syria from Lebanon due to Israel-Hezbollah war
Since September 23, Lebanon has "recorded the crossing of 348,237 Syrian citizens and 156,505 Lebanese citizens into Syrian territory", a Lebanese disaster management unit statement said
Read more'End dangerous rhetoric': Republican Congressional leaders slam Harris over language for Trump
After Democratic nominee Kamala Harris called her rival Donald Trump 'fascist', Republican Congressional leaders Mitch McConnell and Mike Johnson have slammed her for over her language
Read moreWhat can the US teach NZ about gun control? More than you might expect
By Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato professor of law* The current inquest into the worshippers killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks has been examining gun laws at the time of...
Read moreWhy do millions of Americans vote for Donald Trump? Author Mark Manson takes a stab at it
There's "something cathartic" about Donald Trump for millions of Americans who feel disrespected or left behind by changed cultural norms, a best-selling author believes.
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