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Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap in two days

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of 206 prisoners on Saturday, 103 apiece, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the

Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap in two days
News|World

Funeral held for Turkish-American activist killed in West Bank

Hundreds of people waving Turkish and Palestinian flags gathered for the funeral on Saturday for Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist killed in the Israeli-

Funeral held for Turkish-American activist killed in West Bank
Africa|Election|News

Algeria court confirms Tebboune re-elected president with 84.30% of vote

Algeria's constitutional court confirmed on Saturday that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune had won a second term with 84.30% of the vote in an election on Sept. 7, state media reported

Algeria court confirms Tebboune re-elected president with 84.30% of vote
Africa|Crime|News

Comoros president 'out of danger' after knife attack, minister says

Comoros president Azali Assoumani is "out of danger" after he was injured on Friday in a knife attack by a 24-year-old policeman who was found dead in his cell a day later,

Comoros president 'out of danger' after knife attack, minister says
Crime|News

Turkey arrests suspected Istanbul church attack planner linked to Islamic State

Turkish authorities have arrested an Islamic State militant believed to be involved in planning an attack on the Santa Maria Italian Church in Istanbul earlier this year, the

Turkey arrests suspected Istanbul church attack planner linked to Islamic State
Business|Economy|News

China opposes US tariff hikes, vows steps to defend its firms' interests

Beijing firmly opposes U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese imports, China's commerce ministry said in a statement on Saturday, urging the U.S. to immediately correct its "wrongdoings" and

China opposes US tariff hikes, vows steps to defend its firms' interests
Europe|News|World

Russia threatens Ukraine, West as long-range strikes decision looms

Russian officials threatened the West on Saturday with an uncontrolled escalation of war and Ukraine with the destruction of Kyiv as Western leaders discussed whether to allow

Russia threatens Ukraine, West as long-range strikes decision looms
News|World

Russia, Ukraine swap 103 POWs each, Interfax says

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war, with each side releasing 103 people, the Interfax news agency cited Russia's defence ministry as saying on Saturday.

Russia, Ukraine swap 103 POWs each, Interfax says
Europe|News|World

Stoltenberg says NATO could have done more to prevent Ukraine war, FAS reports

NATO could have done more to arm Ukraine to try to prevent Russia's invasion in 2022, the outgoing head of the Western military alliance said in an interview released on Saturday.

Stoltenberg says NATO could have done more to prevent Ukraine war, FAS reports
Asia|News

China condemns German navy's transit of Taiwan Strait

China's military on Saturday condemned the transit of two German navy ships through the Taiwan Strait saying it increased security risks and sent the "wrong" signal, adding that

China condemns German navy's transit of Taiwan Strait
Business|Economy|Europe|News

Greece gives homeowners incentives to ditch short-term rentals

Greece said on Friday it would give a three-year tax break to homeowners who convert their short-term rentals to long ones, becoming the latest European country to clamp down on

Greece gives homeowners incentives to ditch short-term rentals
Europe|News

German police union head doubts border controls' feasibility ahead of Monday launch

The head of Germany's Federal Police Union questioned the feasibility of the government's new border control plans, citing issues with staffing and preparation two days before their

German police union head doubts border controls' feasibility ahead of Monday launch
News|Political|World

North Korea's Kim meets Russia's Shoigu, vows more cooperation, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu and discussed deepening strategic dialogue between the two countries, state media KCNA said on

North Korea's Kim meets Russia's Shoigu, vows more cooperation, KCNA says
Business|News|Technology|World

Brazil top court lifts Starlink, X bank account freeze after $3 million transfer

Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes decided to lift freezes previously imposed on Starlink and X bank accounts after ordering the transfer of 18.35 million reais ($

Brazil top court lifts Starlink, X bank account freeze after $3 million transfer
MidEast|News

Turkey spy chief meets members of Hamas political bureau in Ankara, TRT reports

Turkey's spy chief has met a delegation from the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Ankara and discussed the negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, state broadcaster TRT said on

Turkey spy chief meets members of Hamas political bureau in Ankara, TRT reports
Economy|Europe|News|World

Ukraine government approves 2025 draft budget, PM says

Ukraine's government has approved the 2025 draft budget, which has a strong focus on defence spending, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Friday.

Ukraine government approves 2025 draft budget, PM says
News|Political|World

Blinken says Russia's RT is conducting intelligence activities overseas

Countries should treat the activities of Russian state broadcaster RT as they do covert intelligence operations, U.S.

Blinken says Russia's RT is conducting intelligence activities overseas
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

White House officials signal delay in U.S. Steel takeover decision, Washington Post reports

White House officials have signaled a delay in taking a decision regarding the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, the Washington Post reported on Friday.

White House officials signal delay in U.S. Steel takeover decision, Washington Post reports
Economy|News|Political|Stock Markets

U.S. equity funds see outflows on growth woes, political risks

U.S. equity funds experienced significant outflows in the week through Sept. 11, as investor caution mounted due to weak economic data and growing political uncertainties ahead of the U.S.

U.S. equity funds see outflows on growth woes, political risks
Asia|News|World

Indonesia's Prabowo in Hanoi says agreed to elevate ties with Vietnam

Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto said on Friday Vietnam and Indonesia had agreed to elevate their ties to a "comprehensive strategic partnership".

Indonesia's Prabowo in Hanoi says agreed to elevate ties with Vietnam
Business|News|Technology

Boeing strike puts spotlight on 737 MAX customers waiting for deliveries

Boeing's West Coast factory workers walked off the job early on Friday after they unanimously rejected a contract, halting production of the company's best-selling 737 MAX jet.

Boeing strike puts spotlight on 737 MAX customers waiting for deliveries
Africa|Crime|News|Political

Botswana's exiled ex-leader Khama returns home, court suspends warrants

Botswana's ex-president Ian Khama appeared in court on Friday to face charges of illegally owning a gun and receiving stolen property, after returning from three years in exile

Botswana's exiled ex-leader Khama returns home, court suspends warrants
Crime|News

Mother, relatives charged over 8-year-old girl's killing in Turkey

A Turkish court on Friday jailed pending trial the mother and brother of a murdered eight-year-old girl whose body was found in a sack hidden under rocks in a case that

Mother, relatives charged over 8-year-old girl's killing in Turkey
Europe|News

Kremlin says no concrete measures yet after Putin's metals exports ban proposal

President Vladimir Putin's proposal to restrict exports of Russian metals is an invitation for officials to think about it and there are no concrete measures yet, Kremlin spokesman

Kremlin says no concrete measures yet after Putin's metals exports ban proposal
Europe|News|World

Kremlin says it disagrees with Turkey's Erdogan that Crimea should return to Kyiv's control

Russia completely disagrees with comments from Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan that Crimea should return to Ukrainian control, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

Kremlin says it disagrees with Turkey's Erdogan that Crimea should return to Kyiv's control

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