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Americas|Asia|World

About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US says

The Biden administration says some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days

About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Indonesian court orders changes to some labour rules

Indonesia's Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled that changes must be made to some labour rules including ordering the establishment of sectoral minimum wages,

Indonesian court orders changes to some labour rules
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Finland detects satellite navigation jamming and spoofing in Baltic Sea

Finland's Coast Guard said it has detected constant disturbances to satellite navigation signals in the Baltic Sea since April and in recent weeks has seen tankers

Finland detects satellite navigation jamming and spoofing in Baltic Sea
Asia|Political|World

Kremlin, asked if Russia is helping North Korea with missile technology, declines comment

The Kremlin on Thursday declined to comment when asked if Russia was helping North Korea to develop its missile and other military technology following a test launch by Pyongyang of

Kremlin, asked if Russia is helping North Korea with missile technology, declines comment
Africa|Election|Health|World

At least 10 people are killed by police in Mozambique post-election protests, medical groups say

Two medical groups in Mozambique say at least 10 people were fatally shot by police and 63 others sustained gunshot wounds when authorities cracked down on unrest following the presidential election

At least 10 people are killed by police in Mozambique post-election protests, medical groups say
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Poland prepares for talks on buying over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers

Poland is preparing to start talks on ordering over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers under a framework agreement with U.S. arms maker Lockheed Martin

Poland prepares for talks on buying over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers
Europe|World

Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens

Russian forces have struck a residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing three, including two teenage boys, and injuring scores of others

Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Ukraine must be nervous if it's asking for US Tomahawk missiles

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukraine's leadership was clearly nervous about Russian advances along the front line if Kyiv was asking the United States to supply it with long-

Kremlin says Ukraine must be nervous if it's asking for US Tomahawk missiles
Business|Europe|World

French court reverses ban on Israeli firms at Paris arms show, organiser says

A French court has reversed a government ban on Israeli firms participating in next week's Euronaval arms show near Paris, the organisers said on Thursday, confirming media reports.

French court reverses ban on Israeli firms at Paris arms show, organiser says
Europe|World

Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters

The death toll from devastating flash floods in eastern Spain climbed to 158 on Thursday, with rescue teams still searching for those missing in

Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters
MidEast|World

Israeli military kills three Palestinians in West Bank, health ministry says

Israeli strikes on the West Bank's Nur Shams refugee camp on Thursday killed two Palestinians including a child, the Palestinian health ministry reported.

Israeli military kills three Palestinians in West Bank, health ministry says
Asia|World

South Korean officials block bid to send balloons carrying leaflets into North

South Korean authorities in a village near the border with North Korea thwarted a plan on Thursday by a group of families of those believed to have been

South Korean officials block bid to send balloons carrying leaflets into North
Election|Political|US|World

French foreign minister: US elections must be held peacefully

French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday that he hoped next week's U.S. presidential election would pass off peacefully, while adding it was not clear to him

French foreign minister: US elections must be held peacefully
Asia|World

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder

Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son, who fled to Britain to seek asylum from what he describes as a campaign of persecution, says the city-state has become much more repressive and that corruption has worsened in the decade since his father died

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Russia braces for more tax rises to fund the Ukraine war

Russia will need to raise taxes further to fund its war in Ukraine, according to economists who say revenue-raising measures already announced will not be

Russia braces for more tax rises to fund the Ukraine war
Environment|Europe|World

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives

Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as residents salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 people killed in one region alone

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives
MidEast|World

Middle East latest: Seven people killed in Israel by rocket fire from Lebanon

Israeli medics say a series of rocket barrages from Lebanon killed a total of seven people, including four foreign workers

Middle East latest: Seven people killed in Israel by rocket fire from Lebanon
Asia|Environment|World

Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996

Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996

Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996
Europe|Technology|World

Russian-held town in eastern Ukraine equips buses with drone jammers

Authorities in the Russian-controlled eastern Ukrainian town of Horlivka have installed jamming devices on some of the local buses to protect them from drone strikes,

Russian-held town in eastern Ukraine equips buses with drone jammers
Asia|Political|World

Seoul imposes new export curbs on North Korea targeting materials for solid-fuel missiles

South Korea announced on Thursday new export controls on materials needed to produce solid-fuel missiles in order to restrict North Korea's ballistic missile development, Seoul's

Seoul imposes new export curbs on North Korea targeting materials for solid-fuel missiles
Asia|World

Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 2 dead, hundreds injured

A powerful typhoon made landfall in Taiwan, killing two people and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island’s east coast and northern areas

Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 2 dead, hundreds injured
Americas|Election|Political|World

8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court to resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul

Eight justices of Mexico’s Supreme Court have said they will leave the court rather than stand for election as required by a controversial judicial overhaul passed last month

8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court to resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul
Crime|Europe|World

Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'

The Vatican tribunal says it convicted a cardinal of aggravated fraud and other charges because of his “objectively inexplicable behavior” in paying a self-styled intelligence analyst more than a half-million euros (dollars) in Vatican money

Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'
Asia|World

Dozens of North Korean defectors caught by secret police 'vanish', says rights group

More than 100 North Koreans have gone missing after being caught by secret police while trying to defect from the isolated country or even for trying to call

Dozens of North Korean defectors caught by secret police 'vanish', says rights group
Crime|Lifestyle|US|World

Her case began the CIA #MeToo movement. A jury found the man she accused of assault not guilty

Her case began the CIA #MeToo movement. A jury found the man she accused of assault not guilty

Her case began the CIA #MeToo movement. A jury found the man she accused of assault not guilty
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ keeps interest rates steady, roughly maintains price forecasts

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday and roughly maintained its forecast that inflation will hover near its 2% inflation target in coming years, signalling its

BOJ keeps interest rates steady, roughly maintains price forecasts
Travel|World

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? How is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? How is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
Asia|World

North Korea leader says longest ICBM test 'appropriate military action' against enemies

North Korea said it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, upgrading what it called the "world's most powerful strategic weapon"

North Korea leader says longest ICBM test 'appropriate military action' against enemies
Asia|Election|Political|US|World

North Korea says it conducted ICBM test, days ahead of US election

North Korea says it conducted ICBM test, days ahead of US election

North Korea says it conducted ICBM test, days ahead of US election
Americas|World

Mexico's lower house restricts judiciary's power to challenge constitutional changes

Mexico's lower house of Congress approved a measure on Wednesday that makes changes to the constitution "unchallengeable" as ruling party Morena and allies push through a swath

Mexico's lower house restricts judiciary's power to challenge constitutional changes
Environment|Science|World

Fourth mass coral bleaching prompts UN emergency session at Colombia biodiversity summit

Coral reefs are in the midst of an ecological crisis and are at risk of extinction, according to the United Nations Capital Development Fund

Fourth mass coral bleaching prompts UN emergency session at Colombia biodiversity summit
Asia|World

Taiwan shuts down as strong Typhoon Kong-rey hits, one dead

A strong Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan's east coast on Thursday, the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years, closing

Taiwan shuts down as strong Typhoon Kong-rey hits, one dead
Americas|US|World

Argentina's president fires his foreign minister after vote in favor of ending US embargo on Cuba

Argentina’s President Javier Milei has dismissed his foreign minister hours after the country voted against the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba at the U.N. Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino was replaced by the current Argentina’s ambassador to the U.S., Gerardo Werthein, Milei’s spokesman Manuel Adorni announced on his X account

Argentina's president fires his foreign minister after vote in favor of ending US embargo on Cuba
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Bolivia president calls for end of blockades, says costs exceed $1.7 billion

Bolivian President Luis Arce on Wednesday called for the end of costly highway blockades that have paralyzed parts of the South American country and fueled an increasingly volatile

Bolivia president calls for end of blockades, says costs exceed $1.7 billion
Asia|World

North Korea's long-range missile test signals its improved, potential capability to attack US

North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in almost a year, demonstrating an improved potential ability to launch long-range nuclear attacks on the mainland U.S. The launch was likely meant to meant grab American attention days ahead of the U.S. election and respond to condemnation over the North’s reported troop dispatch to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

North Korea's long-range missile test signals its improved, potential capability to attack US
Asia|Australia|Environment|World

Australia must brace for longer fire seasons and marine heatwaves ahead, report says

Australia must brace for longer and more dangerous fire seasons and marine heatwaves in the years ahead, while swift changes in weather patterns might result in more

Australia must brace for longer fire seasons and marine heatwaves ahead, report says
Asia|World

North Korea long-range ballistic missile test splashes down between Japan and Russia

North Korea fired a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea and Japan said, a day after Seoul reported the North was making

North Korea long-range ballistic missile test splashes down between Japan and Russia
Americas|Crime|Lifestyle|World

2 journalists killed in separate incidents in Mexico within 24 hours

A journalist who covered the violent western Mexico state of Michoacan for a Facebook news page has been shot to death

2 journalists killed in separate incidents in Mexico within 24 hours
MidEast|World

A Gaza medic realizes he's carrying his own mother's body, killed by an Israeli airstrike

A Palestinian ambulance worker in Gaza was devastated to realize he was carrying his own mother's body

A Gaza medic realizes he's carrying his own mother's body, killed by an Israeli airstrike
Crime|Europe|World

Russian airstrike hits Ukraine's Kharkiv, kills child, injures 29

A Russian guided bomb struck a high-rise apartment block on Wednesday evening in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, killing a child and injuring at

Russian airstrike hits Ukraine's Kharkiv, kills child, injures 29
Americas|World

Argentine President Milei fires foreign minister after vote to lift embargo against Cuba

Argentina's President Javier Milei on Wednesday replaced Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino after she voted in favor of lifting the U.S. embargo against Cuba at the United

Argentine President Milei fires foreign minister after vote to lift embargo against Cuba
Political|World

Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can't North Korea help us?

Russia's envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday questioned why its allies like North Korea could not help Moscow in its war against Ukraine given

Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can't North Korea help us?
Asia|Political|World

North Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says

North Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says

North Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says
Sports|US|World

Made in America: Weston McKennie and Tim Weah protect Juventus' unbeaten record

United States internationals Weston McKennie and Tim Weah salvaged Juventus’ unbeaten start to the season

Made in America: Weston McKennie and Tim Weah protect Juventus' unbeaten record
Asia|Crime|Political|World

UN urges probe of killings in Bangladesh protests, minority protection

A top UN official on Wednesday urged a probe into the killings in Bangladesh during protests that led to the downfall of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,

UN urges probe of killings in Bangladesh protests, minority protection
Health|Science|US|World

H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States

H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States

H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States
Crime|MidEast|US|World

Retrial begins in civil suit against contractor accused in Abu Ghraib prison scandal

A military contractor accused of contributing to the abuse of detainees at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison two decades ago is again on trial in a federal courtroom after a long-awaited civil case earlier this year ended with a hung jury

Retrial begins in civil suit against contractor accused in Abu Ghraib prison scandal
Asia|World

Canada-India tensions could escalate cyber threats, hinder immigration

Canada's deepening dispute with India over its alleged campaign of violence against Sikhs in Canada could intensify Indian-based cyber

Canada-India tensions could escalate cyber threats, hinder immigration
Election|Political|US|World

Biden will attend US presidential inauguration regardless of winner, White House says

President Joe Biden will attend the inauguration of the next U.S. president in January regardless of who wins next Tuesday's election, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre

Biden will attend US presidential inauguration regardless of winner, White House says
Asia|Celebrity|World

King Charles and Queen Camilla take private trip to India

King Charles and Queen Camilla take private trip to India

King Charles and Queen Camilla take private trip to India
MidEast|US|World

US urges Israel to protect civilian lives, cultural sites in Lebanon

The United States on Wednesday urged Israel to protect civilian lives and cultural sites in Lebanon after Israel began heavy airstrikes on

US urges Israel to protect civilian lives, cultural sites in Lebanon
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden, Cyprus president discuss administration push to win cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon

President Joe Biden and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides have discussed a new effort by the U.S. administration and mediators in the Middle East to forge cease-fires to end fighting in Lebanon and Gaza

Biden, Cyprus president discuss administration push to win cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon
Economy|Political|World

Canada would have to double defense spending by 2032-33 to meet NATO target, watchdog says

Canada would have to double current defense spending by fiscal 2032-33 to achieve its stated goal of meeting NATO targets, an increase that could violate fiscal

Canada would have to double defense spending by 2032-33 to meet NATO target, watchdog says
Americas|World

Indigenous people march in Brazil's capital against bill limiting land rights

Hundreds of Indigenous people were marching Wednesday in Brazil’s capital, urging Congress to drop a proposed constitutional amendment that has the potential to paralyze and even reverse land allocations

Indigenous people march in Brazil's capital against bill limiting land rights
Asia|Political|World

North Korea deployment could lengthen, broaden Ukraine war, US warns

North Korea's deployment to Russia to aid its war against Ukraine has the potential to lengthen the already 2-1/2-year old conflict and draw in

North Korea deployment could lengthen, broaden Ukraine war, US warns
MidEast|US|World

Lebanon ceasefire possible within weeks, Cypriot president says after Biden talks

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday said he and President Joe Biden discussed U.S. efforts to halt hostilities between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah

Lebanon ceasefire possible within weeks, Cypriot president says after Biden talks
Europe|World

Switzerland adopts further sanctions against Belarus

The Swiss government said on Wednesday it had approved more sanctions against Belarus, bringing it into line with measures the European Union adopted against Minsk in late June.

Switzerland adopts further sanctions against Belarus
Americas|World

Venezuela recalls Brazil envoy over 'interventionist' criticisms

The Venezuelan government on Wednesday said it was recalling its ambassador in Brazil over what it described as "repeated

Venezuela recalls Brazil envoy over 'interventionist' criticisms
Environment|Science|World

Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery

The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near Antarctica

Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery
Europe|Political|World

Slovak PM Fico draws criticism with Russian TV appearance

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico told Russian television on Wednesday he wanted to visit Moscow for next year's World War Two anniversary and criticised the European Union's approach

Slovak PM Fico draws criticism with Russian TV appearance
Europe|Political|World

Hungary summons Swedish envoy over criticism of PM Orban's visit to Georgia

Hungary summoned the Swedish ambassador over comments by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson regarding Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Georgia earlier this

Hungary summons Swedish envoy over criticism of PM Orban's visit to Georgia
Political|US|World

North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment are moving toward Ukraine

North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says
Environment|Europe|World

Spain's deadly DANA weather phenomenon and its links to climate change

Catastrophic flash floods that have killed at least 72 people in Spain are caused by a destructive weather system in which cold and warm air meet and produce powerful rain

Spain's deadly DANA weather phenomenon and its links to climate change
Health|MidEast|World

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Wrapped in gauze from her head to her tiny toes, toddler Ivana Skayki lies nearly motionless in a hospital bed much too big for her.

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former UK soldier accused of helping Iran tells jurors he is against Tehran

A British soldier accused of passing sensitive information to people linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and of then breaking out of prison told jurors on Wednesday

Former UK soldier accused of helping Iran tells jurors he is against Tehran
MidEast|US|World

Up to 35 ISIS operatives killed in US strikes in Syria, US military says

Up to 35 ISIS operatives killed in US strikes in Syria, US military says

Up to 35 ISIS operatives killed in US strikes in Syria, US military says
Europe|World

Vatican tribunal defends conviction of senior cardinal for misappropriation of funds

A Vatican tribunal on Wednesday defended its 2023 decision to convict a senior Catholic cardinal of misappropriation of funds, saying the prelate was "aware

Vatican tribunal defends conviction of senior cardinal for misappropriation of funds
Environment|Europe|World

North Macedonia's UNESCO World Heritage site Lake Ohrid at risk from pollution

Lake Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage site that straddles North Macedonia and Albania, is at risk from pollution, overfishing, and urban development, the United

North Macedonia's UNESCO World Heritage site Lake Ohrid at risk from pollution
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|World

United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief

United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global have announced they will host a benefit to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief
Crime|World

Haiti sees a rise in killings and police executions with children targeted, UN says

U.N. officials say more than 1,740 people were killed or injured in Haiti from July to September, a nearly 30% increase over the previous trimester

Haiti sees a rise in killings and police executions with children targeted, UN says
Sports|US|World

Los Angeles Dodgers win 8th World Series title after defeating New York Yankees in wild Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers win 8th World Series title after defeating New York Yankees in wild Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers win 8th World Series title after defeating New York Yankees in wild Game 5
Asia|Lifestyle|World

Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of clay lamps

Indians are celebrating the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million clay oil lamps at dusk on the banks of the river Saryu in a city they believe to be the birthplace of the deity Lord Ram

Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of clay lamps
MidEast|World

Dominant Kurdish parties maintain their sway in the election for the parliament in the Iraqi region

Final results from this month’s vote for the regional parliament in Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region show the two dominant Kurdish parties maintaining their hold while an opposition party made inroads

Dominant Kurdish parties maintain their sway in the election for the parliament in the Iraqi region
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Saudi startup Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo planes

Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has ordered 60 Airbus aircraft

Saudi startup Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo planes

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