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India's Modi had advantage in 'controlled' election, opposition leader Gandhi says

India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday he did not view this year's two-month general elections as a free exercise, but rather as one structured to deliver an

India's Modi had advantage in 'controlled' election, opposition leader Gandhi says
Crime|Europe|News

Islamic scholar's rape acquittal overturned by Geneva court

A Swiss appeals court has overturned the acquittal of a prominent Islamic scholar on charges of rape and sexual coercion against a woman, Geneva's cantonal government said on

Islamic scholar's rape acquittal overturned by Geneva court
Europe|News|World

Which EU member states have introduced temporary border checks?

The European Union is dealing with an increase in legal and illegal migrant arrivals, spurring some member countries to temporarily reintroduce border checks within what is normally a wide

Which EU member states have introduced temporary border checks?
Asia|Business|News

China slams US bill targeting biotech firms as 'discriminatory'

The United State's passage of a bill that aims to restrict business with Wuxi AppTec, BGI and other biotech firms was a "discriminatory" measure against Chinese companies, China's

China slams US bill targeting biotech firms as 'discriminatory'
Europe|News|World

Russian attacks injure three, damage infrastructure in Ukraine, authorities say

Overnight Russian drone and missile attacks injured at least three people, damaged buildings and caused fires across Ukraine, authorities said on Tuesday.

Russian attacks injure three, damage infrastructure in Ukraine, authorities say
Election|MidEast|News|Political

Jordan holds parliamentary election clouded by Gaza war

Jordanians voted on Tuesday in the first parliamentary election under a new law meant to dilute the outsized impact of tribalism and bolster political parties,

Jordan holds parliamentary election clouded by Gaza war
Economy|Finance|News

US to discuss economic support for Bangladesh interim government

U.S. officials will hold talks with Bangladesh's interim government to see how the United States can support the country's economy and development, the U.S.

US to discuss economic support for Bangladesh interim government
Asia|News|World

Top US, Chinese military brass hold first call to stabilise ties

The United States and China held theatre-level commander talks for the first time on Tuesday, Chinese authorities said, amid efforts to stabilise military ties and avoid

Top US, Chinese military brass hold first call to stabilise ties
Asia|News

Japan premier hopeful Kato calls for stimulus, doubling household income

Katsunobu Kato, Japan's former health minister and a candidate running in the ruling party leadership race, on Tuesday called for compiling a stimulus package to fund spending to

Japan premier hopeful Kato calls for stimulus, doubling household income
Health|News

Russia's birth rate slides to lowest in quarter century in 2024

Russia recorded its lowest birth rate since 1999 in the first six months of this year, according to official data published on Monday, with births in June below 100,000, marking their

Russia's birth rate slides to lowest in quarter century in 2024
Europe|News|World

Ukraine targets Moscow in biggest drone attack yet

Ukraine targeted the Russian capital on Tuesday in its biggest drone attack so far, killing at least one and wrecking dozens of homes in the Moscow region and forcing around 50

Ukraine targets Moscow in biggest drone attack yet
Asia|News|World

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says country to increase number of nuclear weapons ‘exponentially,’ state media reports

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says country to increase number of nuclear weapons ‘exponentially,’ state media reports

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says country to increase number of nuclear weapons ‘exponentially,’ state media reports
Europe|News

UK PM Starmer sees off rebellion over cuts to winter fuel payments

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer avoided a major rebellion in his party on Tuesday over plans to cut 1.5 billion pounds ($1.96 billion) in

UK PM Starmer sees off rebellion over cuts to winter fuel payments
News|World

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to exponentially boost nuclear arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country is now implementing a nuclear force construction policy to increase the number of nuclear weapons "exponentially", state media KCNA

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to exponentially boost nuclear arsenal
Business|Environment|News|Technology

US approves major transmission project in Nevada

The Biden administration on Monday said it had approved a major transmission line in Nevada that will run hundreds of miles along the state's border with California and be able to provide

US approves major transmission project in Nevada
Americas|News|Political

No concessions made to Nicaragua for release of political prisoners, US says

The United States did not give any sort of concessions to Nicaragua in exchange for the release of more than 100 political prisoners last week, an official said on Monday.

No concessions made to Nicaragua for release of political prisoners, US says
Business|Economy|News

Nippon Steel rebuts CFIUS's case against its bid for US Steel-letter

Nippon Steel defended its $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel , arguing it would strengthen the U.S.

Nippon Steel rebuts CFIUS's case against its bid for US Steel-letter
Asia|News

Pakistani police detain two parliamentarians in swoop on ex-PM Khan's party

At least two parliamentarians were detained in late night swoops in Islamabad on members of the party of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, party leaders and the

Pakistani police detain two parliamentarians in swoop on ex-PM Khan's party
News

Brazil's Lula taps new human rights minister

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has named state lawmaker Macae Evaristo as the country's new human rights minister, he said on Monday in a post on social platform

Brazil's Lula taps new human rights minister
News|World

Russia's Lavrov, Saudi crown prince discuss OPEC+ cooperation, Russia says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his official visit to Saudi Arabia met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Russian Foreign ministry said on Monday.

Russia's Lavrov, Saudi crown prince discuss OPEC+ cooperation, Russia says
MidEast|News|World

Turkey's Erdogan calls for summit of Muslim country leaders on Gaza war

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to convene an emergency summit to discuss the war in Gaza and what he called Israel's attacks on

Turkey's Erdogan calls for summit of Muslim country leaders on Gaza war
Europe|News|Political

Two Pakistani men convicted over calls to murder Dutch anti-Muslim leader Wilders

A Dutch court said it convicted two Pakistani political leaders on Monday of making calls for the murder of anti-Muslim lawmaker Geert Wilders, though both are thought to be

Two Pakistani men convicted over calls to murder Dutch anti-Muslim leader Wilders
Business|News

Canada's Unifor, GM start contract talks for CAMI assembly plant

General Motors and Unifor have begun collective bargaining for workers at the automaker's CAMI Assembly plant in Ontario, the Canadian labour union said on Monday.

Canada's Unifor, GM start contract talks for CAMI assembly plant
Celebrity|Crime|Fashion and Beauty|News

Former Canada fashion mogul Nygard sentenced to 11 years in sex assault cases

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Monday after being convicted of four counts of sexual assault in attacks on women in his Toronto

Former Canada fashion mogul Nygard sentenced to 11 years in sex assault cases
Business|Economy|News

Tariffs tend to hit the poor harder, WTO says

Import tariffs tend to disproportionately hit low-income households, the World Trade Organization said in a report on Monday, countering what it sees as backlash against open

Tariffs tend to hit the poor harder, WTO says

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