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Africa|News|World

Libya armed mobilisation causes concern, UN says

The United Nations Libya mission said late on Thursday it was concerned about reports of forces mobilising in Tripoli and threats of force to resolve a crisis over control of the

Libya armed mobilisation causes concern, UN says
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Dollar stuck in a Hole as Powell speaks

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Jerome Powell takes centre stage at the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole jamboree on Friday but the Fed chair would have to sound super

Dollar stuck in a Hole as Powell speaks
Health|News

South Korea doctors warn COVID surge, strike could cripple emergency rooms

South Korea's medical association warned on Friday that a spike in COVID-19 cases and an ongoing strike by trainee doctors could cripple hospital emergency rooms next month at a time

South Korea doctors warn COVID surge, strike could cripple emergency rooms
Asia|News

At least 27 killed as bus carrying Indian tourists plunges into Nepal river

A bus carrying 43 Indian tourists and crew members plunged into a rain-swollen river in neighbouring Nepal on Friday, killing more than half of those on board, a Nepali armed

At least 27 killed as bus carrying Indian tourists plunges into Nepal river
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

South African rand jumps as Fed's Powell signals lower rates

The South African rand jumped on Friday, after comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled an interest rate cut next month.

South African rand jumps as Fed's Powell signals lower rates
Europe|News|World

Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to attack Kursk nuclear power plant with drone

Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of trying to attack the Kursk nuclear power station overnight in what it called an act of "nuclear terrorism", days before the head of the U.N.

Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to attack Kursk nuclear power plant with drone
Asia|News

Western China's development to safeguard national unity and border stability, Xinhua reports

Western China's development must build a "strong sense of community" and safeguard national unity and border stability, according to a readout from a key Politburo meeting,

Western China's development to safeguard national unity and border stability, Xinhua reports
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Navy says it destroyed Russian ferry in attack

Ukraine's Navy confirmed on Friday that it had destroyed a ferry in the Russian port of Kavkaz that was used to deliver fuel and weapons to occupied Crimea.

Ukraine's Navy says it destroyed Russian ferry in attack
Americas|Election|News|Political

Final night of Democratic convention features camouflage hats, women in white

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted her party's nomination for president, seeking to define herself for America as she and Republican candidate Donald Trump

Final night of Democratic convention features camouflage hats, women in white
Europe|News|World

NATO lowers security level for air base in Germany after overnight alert

NATO has lowered the security level for its base in the German town of Geilenkirchen, it said on Friday, after the state of alert had been raised overnight "based on intelligence

NATO lowers security level for air base in Germany after overnight alert
Asia|News

All presumed dead on Thai charter plane that crashed with five Chinese aboard

Thai rescuers used hoes on Friday to search muddy, forested terrain for debris and the remains of nine people aboard a charter flight that crashed the day before, authorities said,

All presumed dead on Thai charter plane that crashed with five Chinese aboard
Asia|News|World

Philippines could provoke China at 'another Chinese island', says Global Times

The Philippines could "stir up trouble" at yet another "Chinese" island in the South China Sea, China's state-backed Global Times reported, after what it said were Manila's "

Philippines could provoke China at 'another Chinese island', says Global Times
News|Political|World

Russian ambassador to U.S. says Putin has plan of action for Kursk incursion

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formulated a response to the ongoing Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk region and those responsible for attacking Russia will be punished, Russian

Russian ambassador to U.S. says Putin has plan of action for Kursk incursion
News

Kamala Harris says now is the time for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

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Kamala Harris says now is the time for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Asia|Business|News|Technology

South Korea police blame quality failures for fatal fire at battery maker

South Korean police said on Friday a fire at a lithium battery maker that killed 23 people in June occurred as the company raced to produce batteries to meet a deadline

South Korea police blame quality failures for fatal fire at battery maker
Asia|Economy|Finance|News|World

China, Belarus agree to strengthen cooperation in trade, security

China and Belarus have agreed to strengthen cooperation in a range of sectors including trade, security, energy and finance, according to a joint statement, after Chinese Premier

China, Belarus agree to strengthen cooperation in trade, security
Economy|News

Argentina's Milei to veto pension reform, widening rift with Congress

Argentine President Javier Milei will veto a pension reform passed on Thursday by the Senate in a move that is likely to widen an ongoing rift between the libertarian leader

Argentina's Milei to veto pension reform, widening rift with Congress
Asia|News

In Myanmar's jungles, young volunteers train hard to fight junta

A dense bamboo forest in rebel-held territory surrounds the training ground in eastern Myanmar where more than 100 young people, mostly in their twenties, are undergoing rigorous military

In Myanmar's jungles, young volunteers train hard to fight junta
Asia|News|World

North Korea slams US sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea as 'provocative'

North Korea's foreign ministry denounced a U.S. planned sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea, state media KCNA said on Friday, vowing to take additional steps to bolster its

North Korea slams US sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea as 'provocative'
Europe|News

Belgian coalition negotiator resigns, King to consult with parties

Belgian politician Bart De Wever, appointed by King Philippe to lead coalition talks following the country's June election, resigned on Thursday, the palace said.

Belgian coalition negotiator resigns, King to consult with parties
Europe|News

NATO air base in Germany raises security level due to 'potential threat'

The NATO air base in the German town of Geilenkirchen has raised its security level "based on intelligence information indicating a potential threat," it said late on Thursday.

NATO air base in Germany raises security level due to 'potential threat'
Americas|News

Mexico's planned judicial reform is 'major risk' to democracy, says US ambassador

The proposed reform of Mexico's judiciary threatens the country's democracy and its vital trade relationship with the United States, the top U.S. diplomat in Mexico said on

Mexico's planned judicial reform is 'major risk' to democracy, says US ambassador
News|Science

NASA says decision on Boeing Starliner crew's path home coming Saturday

NASA said on Thursday it expects to announce on Saturday its decision on whether the two astronauts who rode Boeing's glitchy Starliner spacecraft to the

NASA says decision on Boeing Starliner crew's path home coming Saturday
Business|Finance|News

US Postal Service seeks to save $30 billion over 10 years with delivery, other changes

The U.S. Postal Service said on Thursday it is aiming to implement changes that it estimates will save the agency roughly $30 billion over the next decade.

US Postal Service seeks to save $30 billion over 10 years with delivery, other changes
News|Political

Arkansas supreme court blocks abortion question from state ballot over paperwork error

The issue of abortion rights will not appear on the Arkansas state ballot in November, the state Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, saying that activists pushing for the measure had failed

Arkansas supreme court blocks abortion question from state ballot over paperwork error

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