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Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia to begin ambitious Asia-Pacific tour

Dozens of excited Indonesians waved on Tuesday as a motorcade carried Pope Francis through the capital as he began the first leg of an

Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia to begin ambitious Asia-Pacific tour
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In Asia, pope urges Indonesia to live up to promise of 'harmony in diversity,' fight extremism

Pope Francis has urged Indonesia to live up to its promise of “harmony in diversity” and fight religious intolerance

In Asia, pope urges Indonesia to live up to promise of 'harmony in diversity,' fight extremism
Asia|World

Philippines death toll from tropical storm Yagi rises to 13

At least 13 people have died in the Philippines due to tropical storm Yagi, while schools and government offices were closed in Manila and nearby provinces on

Philippines death toll from tropical storm Yagi rises to 13
Economy|Travel|World

New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists

New Zealand will nearly triple entry fees for tourists, the government said on Tuesday, spurring criticism from the key tourism sector the higher levy will deter visitors.

New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists
MidEast|News|World

US military says Yemen's Houthis attacked two crude oil tankers in Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two crude oil tankers - the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I - in

US military says Yemen's Houthis attacked two crude oil tankers in Red Sea
Americas|News|World

Venezuela opposition presidential candidate Gonzalez wanted for arrest for ‘crimes associated with terrorism’

Venezuela opposition presidential candidate Gonzalez wanted for arrest for ‘crimes associated with terrorism’

Venezuela opposition presidential candidate Gonzalez wanted for arrest for ‘crimes associated with terrorism’
Economy|News|World

China, South Africa agree to seek balanced trade, more investments

China and South Africa, whose top leaders met in Beijing, agreed to promote balanced trade and discussed boosting two-way investments between their industrial and

China, South Africa agree to seek balanced trade, more investments
Economy|News|World

Russia's Sberbank says India business booming despite Western sanctions

Russia's trade with India is booming and bilateral payments are proceeding smoothly without the glitches that have been hampering trade with

Russia's Sberbank says India business booming despite Western sanctions
Europe|News|World

IAEA head to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant then meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he will meet the head of the international nuclear agency in Kyiv after the official visits the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

IAEA head to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant then meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv
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US captures ISIS leader who helped terror group escapees, military says

US captures ISIS leader who helped terror group escapees, military says

US captures ISIS leader who helped terror group escapees, military says
News|Political|World

Ukraine criticises Mongolia's failure to arrest Putin

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said on Monday that Mongolia's failure to arrest visiting Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, wanted on an international warrant, dealt a severe blow to the

Ukraine criticises Mongolia's failure to arrest Putin
Africa|News|World

Eastern Congo mourns victims of conflict in ceremony

Congo's eastern city of Goma held a memorial service on Monday for 200 victims of the conflict between the army and rebels that are waging a renewed insurgency in the vast central African

Eastern Congo mourns victims of conflict in ceremony
MidEast|News|World

Hamas says hostage guards in Gaza have been operating under new instructions

Hamas' armed wing said on Monday that since June the group has been operating under new instructions on how to handle hostages should Israeli

Hamas says hostage guards in Gaza have been operating under new instructions
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Journalist gives background on bodies of 6 hostages recovered

 Israel’s military said it recovered the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas militants in Gaza – including an Israeli-American captive. Journalist Elliot Gotkine gives insight into each hostage.

Journalist gives background on bodies of 6 hostages recovered
Business|Technology|World

BMW worldwide recalling Mini Cooper SE electric models, company says

German automaker BMW is recalling electric Mini Cooper SE vehicles due to problems in their batteries, which could potentially affect more than 140,000 autos worldwide, a company

BMW worldwide recalling Mini Cooper SE electric models, company says
Economy|News|World

Salvage operation of MV Sounion oil tanker about to start, no signs of oil spill, EU naval mission says

The salvage operation of the oil tanker MV Sounion, which was recently attacked by Iran-aligned Houthi militants, is about to begin, the European Union's mission in the Red Sea,

Salvage operation of MV Sounion oil tanker about to start, no signs of oil spill, EU naval mission says
Americas|News|World

US seizes Venezuelan president's plane in Dominican Republic

The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown it from the Dominican Republic to Florida after

US seizes Venezuelan president's plane in Dominican Republic
Americas|News|World

US government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations

The U.S. government has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws

US government seizes plane used by Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations
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UK says it's suspending some arms exports to Israel over the risk of breaking international law

The U.K. government says it's suspending exports of some weapons to Israel because they could be used to break international law

UK says it's suspending some arms exports to Israel over the risk of breaking international law
Crime|News|World

Thousands line streets for funeral of American-Israeli hostage killed in Gaza

Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Jerusalem on Monday

Thousands line streets for funeral of American-Israeli hostage killed in Gaza
News|World

Pope Francis departs Rome for 12-day tour across Southeast Asia

Pope Francis left Rome on Monday for Jakarta, where the 87-year-old leader of the global Catholic Church will start an ambitious 12-day

Pope Francis departs Rome for 12-day tour across Southeast Asia
Economy|News|World

Exclusive: US seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane in the Dominican Republic

Exclusive: US seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane in the Dominican Republic

Exclusive: US seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane in the Dominican Republic
News|Political|World

UK suspends 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel

Britain will immediately suspend 30 of its 350 arms export licences with Israel because there was a risk such equipment might be used to commit

UK suspends 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel
Education|News|World

Children return to school in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russia bombards city

As children across Ukraine return for the start of the academic year, in the country's second largest city of Kharkiv they could only do so at an

Children return to school in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russia bombards city
MidEast|News|Uncategorized|World

'We all failed you.' Heartbreak at funeral for Israeli-American hostage in Jerusalem

An Israeli-American family that became an international symbol in the struggle to free hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza lay their son to rest on Monday after the discovery of his body and those of five others brought a fresh outpouring of grief

'We all failed you.' Heartbreak at funeral for Israeli-American hostage in Jerusalem

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