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Asia|Political|World

Indonesia yet to agree joint development areas with Beijing in South China Sea, minister says

Indonesia has yet to decide on any joint development areas with China in the South China Sea, its foreign minister said on Monday, seeking to allay concerns that a recent agreement

Indonesia yet to agree joint development areas with Beijing in South China Sea, minister says
MidEast|Political|World

Turkey calls for reconciliation between Syrian government and the opposition to end conflict

Turkey's foreign minister says the recent rapid advance by opposition fighters in Syria shows that Syrian President Bashar Assad must reconcile with his own people and hold talks with the opposition

Turkey calls for reconciliation between Syrian government and the opposition to end conflict
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South African factory sector contracts in November, Absa PMI shows

South African manufacturing activity fell in November, a local purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey showed, as volatile demand conditions weighed on business activity.

South African factory sector contracts in November, Absa PMI shows
Asia|Environment|World

Thailand, Malaysia brace for fresh wave of floods as water levels ease

Malaysia and Thailand are facing a second wave of heavy rain and potential flooding this week, authorities said on Monday, even

Thailand, Malaysia brace for fresh wave of floods as water levels ease
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Bear attacks worker, ransacks meat section in Japan supermarket rampage

Bear attacks worker, ransacks meat section in Japan supermarket rampage

Bear attacks worker, ransacks meat section in Japan supermarket rampage
Environment|Science|World

This whale species is so rare it's never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries

Scientists and culture experts in New Zealand have begun the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, the world's rarest whale species

This whale species is so rare it's never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries
Environment|Europe|Political|Science|World

A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

The top United Nations court has taken up the largest case in its history, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change

A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
Europe|Political|World

Georgia is being rocked by growing protests. Here’s what you need to know

Georgia is being rocked by growing protests. Here’s what you need to know

Georgia is being rocked by growing protests. Here’s what you need to know
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine must find diplomatic solutions to retake occupied territory, Zelenskiy tells Kyodo news

Ukraine must find diplomatic solutions to retake some of its occupied territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview with Kyodo News published on Monday. 

Ukraine must find diplomatic solutions to retake occupied territory, Zelenskiy tells Kyodo news
Australia|Crime|World

Australia’s biggest cocaine bust seized from broken down boat at sea

Australia’s biggest cocaine bust seized from broken down boat at sea

Australia’s biggest cocaine bust seized from broken down boat at sea
Europe|Political|World

German leader Scholz vows more Ukraine aid and defends his phone call with Putin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited Ukraine for the first time in more than two years and vowed to keep supporting Kyiv in the war

German leader Scholz vows more Ukraine aid and defends his phone call with Putin
Election|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Scholz pledges new military aid to Ukraine during rare Kyiv trip

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced new military aid for Ukraine during a rare visit on Monday that he said sent a message to Russian President

Germany's Scholz pledges new military aid to Ukraine during rare Kyiv trip
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine sees use of uncrewed ground vehicles, AI-targeting drones surging next year

Ukraine will need tens of thousands of uncrewed robotic ground vehicles next year to shuttle ammunition and supplies to infantry in the trenches and evacuate wounded

Ukraine sees use of uncrewed ground vehicles, AI-targeting drones surging next year
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Guinea stadium crush kills 56 people after disputed refereeing decision

A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional

Guinea stadium crush kills 56 people after disputed refereeing decision
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Top Russian banker says easing of tensions with West uncertain under Trump

The next U.S. administration may make an effort to ease tensions with Moscow but Western sanctions are unlikely to be lifted any time soon,

Top Russian banker says easing of tensions with West uncertain under Trump
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia's VTB CEO says BRICS summit was a slap in the face for the West

A summit of the BRICS countries held in the Russian city of Kazan in October was a slap in the face for Western nations which imposed sanctions on Russia, the CEO of Russia's second

Russia's VTB CEO says BRICS summit was a slap in the face for the West
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Russian factory activity expands marginally in November, PMI shows

Activity across Russia's manufacturing sector increased marginally in November, a business survey showed on Monday, thanks to fresh expansions in outputs and new orders even as work

Russian factory activity expands marginally in November, PMI shows
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea

Officials and witnesses say chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people dead in the West African nation

Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Russia's VTB expects rouble to stabilise around 100/dollar, CEO says

The Russian rouble will stabilise at around 100 to the U.S. dollar after the period of volatility in the aftermath of U.S. sanctions on Russia's financial sector, CEO of Russia's

Russia's VTB expects rouble to stabilise around 100/dollar, CEO says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Top Russian banker says sanctions-hit economy will slow in 2025

Russia's sanctions-hit, militarized economy is expected to slow next year and banks' profits will fall, while the benchmark interest rate may

Top Russian banker says sanctions-hit economy will slow in 2025
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

Taiwan is a trusted partner for high-tech sector, president says in Hawaii

Taiwan's partnership with the United States is a source of strength for the high-tech industry, including the semiconductor sector, and shows the island is a trusted

Taiwan is a trusted partner for high-tech sector, president says in Hawaii
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia's VTB does not expect Western sanctions to be lifted soon

Western sanctions imposed on Russia over its military action in Ukraine will not be lifted anytime soon, the CEO of Russia's second largest lender VTB Andrei Kostin told Reuters in

Russia's VTB does not expect Western sanctions to be lifted soon
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Indonesia, Canada sign comprehensive economic partnership

Indonesia and Canada on Monday signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that aims to strengthen economic ties between the two G20 members,

Indonesia, Canada sign comprehensive economic partnership
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin approves record defense spending — a third of Russia’s budget

Putin approves record defense spending — a third of Russia’s budget

Putin approves record defense spending — a third of Russia’s budget
Europe|Political|US|World

Does Putin's senior aide think Trump can solve the Ukraine conflict?

CNN's Fred Pleitgen asked Vladimir Medinsky, a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, whether he thinks the incoming Trump administration will be able to settle the Ukraine conflict. Hear this response.

Does Putin's senior aide think Trump can solve the Ukraine conflict?
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The International Criminal Court's chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator

The president of the International Criminal Court has lashed out at Russia for targeting its prosecutors and judges over the panel’s investigation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and slammed comments by a U.S. senator threatening the court

The International Criminal Court's chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Thousands cheer Biden's arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit

President Joe Biden has arrived for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa to the cheers of thousands in Angola

Thousands cheer Biden's arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit
Europe|Political|World

Georgian president seeks West's support in standoff with her own government

Georgia's president, locked in a standoff with her own government, appealed to Western countries on Monday to back what she called a "national movement" in support of

Georgian president seeks West's support in standoff with her own government
Asia|Economy|Finance|World

Indonesia's headline inflation eases to 1.55% in Nov

Indonesia's annual inflation eased to 1.55% in November, official data showed on Monday, for the slowest rate since July 2021 amid lower

Indonesia's headline inflation eases to 1.55% in Nov
MidEast|US|World

US Navy destroys Houthi missiles and drones targeting American ships in Gulf of Aden

U.S. Navy destroyers shot down seven missiles and drones fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels at the warships and three American merchant vessels they were escorting through the Gulf of Aden

US Navy destroys Houthi missiles and drones targeting American ships in Gulf of Aden
Environment|Political|World

Vanuatu urges World Court to recognise climate change harms

Vanuatu on Monday urged the top United Nations court to recognise the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries

Vanuatu urges World Court to recognise climate change harms
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

UN calls for $2.6 trillion investment to reverse land degradation

Restoring the world's degraded land and holding back its deserts will require at least $2.6 trillion in investment by the end of the decade, the U.N.

UN calls for $2.6 trillion investment to reverse land degradation
Asia|Political|World

Philippines' Marcos says presence of Russian submarine 'very worrisome'

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday the presence of a Russian attack submarine in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea was "very worrisome"

Philippines' Marcos says presence of Russian submarine 'very worrisome'
MidEast|Political|World

At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory

At least 25 people were killed in northwestern Syria in air strikes carried out by the Syrian government and Russia, the Syrian opposition-run rescue service

At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory
Americas|Australia|Crime|World

Australian police arrest 13 people and seize a record 2.3 tons of cocaine from a fishing boat

Australian police say they have seized a record 2.3 tons of cocaine from a fishing boat off the coast of Queensland

Australian police arrest 13 people and seize a record 2.3 tons of cocaine from a fishing boat
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia's drone attack on Ternopil kills one, Ukraine's military says

Russia's drone attack on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil hit a residential building, killing one person and injuring several others, Ternopil's military administration said on Monday.

Russia's drone attack on Ternopil kills one, Ukraine's military says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Oil steady, traders hopeful on China demand but worried about Fed

Oil prices were little changed on Monday, as hopes of stronger demand stemming from higher factory activity in China was largely offset by concerns that the U.S

Oil steady, traders hopeful on China demand but worried about Fed
Environment|Health|Science|World

New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu

New Zealand said on Monday that it had suspended all poultry exports after detecting a highly pathogenic variant of avian influenza at a poultry farm on the South Island.

New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Global push for cooperation as space traffic crowds Earth orbit

The rapid increase in satellites and space junk will make low Earth orbit unusable unless companies and countries cooperate and share the data needed to

Global push for cooperation as space traffic crowds Earth orbit
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

World's top 100 defence groups boost arms sales by 4% in 2023, think tank SIPRI says

The world's 100 biggest defence equipment makers increased their arms sales by 4.2% in 2023 to $632 billion, fuelled by wars and regional tensions, a leading think-tank said on

World's top 100 defence groups boost arms sales by 4% in 2023, think tank SIPRI says
Health|Political|US|World

White House hosts AIDS Memorial Quilt for first time

U.S.

White House hosts AIDS Memorial Quilt for first time
Asia|Political|Travel|US|World

Taiwan's president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to Hawaii

Taiwan’s president visited a U.S. State Department-funded think tank and educational institution on the second day of a two-day visit to Hawaii that’s part of a Pacific island tour that has already triggered criticism from Beijing

Taiwan's president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to Hawaii
Asia|Environment|Political|World

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks that have concluded in South Korea

Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution have concluded in Busan, South Korea without reaching an agreement

What to know about the plastic pollution treaty talks that have concluded in South Korea
Americas|Political|World

Canada's ambassador says Trudeau told Trump the Canadian border can't be compared to Mexico's

Canada’s ambassador to the United States says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump and some key cabinet nominees to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the U.S. is unfair

Canada's ambassador says Trudeau told Trump the Canadian border can't be compared to Mexico's
Environment|US|World

US Coast Guard is searching for 5 people after a fishing boat reportedly capsized in seas off Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard says it’s searching for five people after a fishing boat reportedly capsized in rough weather and cold seas southwest of Alaska's capital city of Juneau

US Coast Guard is searching for 5 people after a fishing boat reportedly capsized in seas off Alaska
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trudeau promised Trump tougher border controls, says top Canada official

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised President-elect Donald Trump that Canada would toughen controls over the long undefended joint border, a senior

Trudeau promised Trump tougher border controls, says top Canada official
Asia|Europe|Political|World

German foreign minister criticizes Beijing's support for Russia

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has accused China of providing Russia with weapons for its war against Ukraine and threatening peace in Europe and the

German foreign minister criticizes Beijing's support for Russia
MidEast|Political|World

Russia removes general in charge of Syrian operations, military bloggers say

Russian war bloggers reported on Sunday that Moscow has dismissed Sergei Kisel, the general in charge of its forces in Syria, after insurgents swept into the city of Aleppo in the

Russia removes general in charge of Syrian operations, military bloggers say
Sports|World

Max Verstappen wins action-packed Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalized

Red Bull's Max Verstappen followed up his Formula 1 drivers’ title with another win Sunday in an incident-packed Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris was hit with a penalty that ended his challenge

Max Verstappen wins action-packed Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalized
MidEast|Political|World

Former Israeli defense minister Yaalon warns of ethnic cleansing in Gaza

A former Israeli defense minister has accused Israel of committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip, drawing a sharp rebuke from government

Former Israeli defense minister Yaalon warns of ethnic cleansing in Gaza
Asia|Environment|World

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution for a week in South Korea won't reach an agreement and plan to resume the talks next year

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year
Business|Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump picks Massad Boulos to serve as adviser on Arab, Middle Eastern affairs

U.S.

Trump picks Massad Boulos to serve as adviser on Arab, Middle Eastern affairs
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency says Israeli jets have launched an airstrike over a southern Lebanese border village, while troops shelled other border towns and villages still under Israeli control

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds
Europe|Political|US|World

US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine

The United States is not considering returning to Ukraine the nuclear weapons it gave up after the Soviet Union collapsed, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on

US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine
Africa|Political|World

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers

Senegal on Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two,

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Serbia to cooperate in investigation over Kosovo explosion, President Vucic says

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pledged on Sunday his country would help investigate after an explosion in Kosovo that disrupted water supplies and that the government there

Serbia to cooperate in investigation over Kosovo explosion, President Vucic says
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World

Bangladesh court acquits Zia’s son and 48 others convicted in 2004 deadly grenade attack

Bangladesh’s High Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, and 48 others, overturning their verdicts in a deadly 2004 grenade attack on a political rally

Bangladesh court acquits Zia’s son and 48 others convicted in 2004 deadly grenade attack
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Storm Bora floods homes, streets in Greek island of Rhodes

Torrential rains flooded homes, businesses and roads in the popular Greek tourist island of Rhodes on Sunday, forcing authorities to temporarily ban the use of vehicles as Storm

Storm Bora floods homes, streets in Greek island of Rhodes
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill at least 200 in Gaza as UN halts aid deliveries after more trucks stolen

Israeli strikes kill at least 200 in Gaza as UN halts aid deliveries after more trucks stolen

Israeli strikes kill at least 200 in Gaza as UN halts aid deliveries after more trucks stolen
Election|Europe|Political|World

Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over the suspension of EU talks

A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union has left 44 people hospitalized

Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over the suspension of EU talks
MidEast|Political|World

Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syria's rebel-held northwest

Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-held city of Idlib in northern Syria on Sunday, military sources said, as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to crush

Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syria's rebel-held northwest
Europe|Political|World

Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation

Protesters and police skirmished in Georgia's capital for a fourth straight night on Sunday, with signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the

Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China’s deepening influence in region

Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China’s deepening influence in region

Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China’s deepening influence in region
MidEast|Political|World

Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo

Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo

Syrian and Russian jets step up strikes on rebels after opposition seizes much of Aleppo
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces. Eight months later, his family still seeks answers

A Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces. Eight months later, his family still seeks answers

A Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces. Eight months later, his family still seeks answers
Economy|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World

Another bleak Christmas in Bethlehem as Christian families quit West Bank

For a second year running, there is no Christmas cheer in Bethlehem, with tourists shunning the Palestinian city and many residents seeking a

Another bleak Christmas in Bethlehem as Christian families quit West Bank
MidEast|Political|World

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran's top diplomat meets Assad

The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city of Aleppo

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgency, as Iran's top diplomat meets Assad
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine

Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza ceasefire push, looting halts aid

Hamas leaders held talks with Egyptian security officials on Sunday in a fresh push for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, two Hamas sources said, and Israeli Prime

Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza ceasefire push, looting halts aid
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia's Putin approves military focused 2025-2027 budget

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a military focused budget for 2025-2027, a document published on the official legal acts website showed on Sunday.

Russia's Putin approves military focused 2025-2027 budget
Asia|Environment|World

Cyclone Fengal kills 19 in India and Sri Lanka

Cyclone Fengal killed at least 19 people in India and Sri Lanka and caused flooding in Tamil Nadu state and the Puducherry region after crossing India's southern coast from the

Cyclone Fengal kills 19 in India and Sri Lanka
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy urges Biden to rally support for Ukraine's NATO membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on the outgoing U.S. administration of President Joe Biden on Sunday to help convince NATO members to invite Ukraine to

Zelenskiy urges Biden to rally support for Ukraine's NATO membership
MidEast|Political|US|World

UN halts aid shipments through Gaza's main crossing after looting. It blames the crisis on Israel

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says it is halting aid deliveries through the main cargo crossing into Gaza because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted recent convoys

UN halts aid shipments through Gaza's main crossing after looting. It blames the crisis on Israel
Asia|Political|US|World

War has no winners, Taiwan president says in visit to Hawaii

War has no winners and peace is priceless, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday in Hawaii after visiting a memorial to the attack on Pearl

War has no winners, Taiwan president says in visit to Hawaii
Election|Europe|Political|World

Europe’s far right feels emboldened by Trump’s win but it could be short-lived

Europe’s far right feels emboldened by Trump’s win but it could be short-lived

Europe’s far right feels emboldened by Trump’s win but it could be short-lived
Africa|Business|Political|World

Biden's long-awaited Africa trip to tout a win against China

Joe Biden headed to Angola on Sunday for a trip that will deliver on a promise to visit Africa during his presidency and focus on a major

Biden's long-awaited Africa trip to tout a win against China
Election|Europe|Political|World

Romania’s leftists set to top polls in parliamentary election, but far-right populists see big gains

Romania’s Social Democratic Party looks set to win the most votes in Sunday’s parliamentary election, electoral data shows, while far-right populists are on track to make significant gains in the country’s legislature

Romania’s leftists set to top polls in parliamentary election, but far-right populists see big gains
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

The race to refloat the Bayesian superyacht

The race to refloat the Bayesian superyacht

The race to refloat the Bayesian superyacht
Asia|Political|US|World

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai's US transit

China vowed "resolute countermeasures" on Sunday to a recently approved U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, and complained to the U.S. for arranging for the democratically governed island's president

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai's US transit
Environment|Europe|World

A landmark climate change case will open at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday

A landmark climate change case will open at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they pursue creating new currency

Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they pursue creating new currency

Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they pursue creating new currency
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea export growth slows to 14-month low as US demand weakens

South Korea's export growth slowed for a fourth-straight month in November, to the weakest level in 14 months, as shipments to the United States and China fell amid tariff

South Korea export growth slows to 14-month low as US demand weakens
Asia|Environment|Political|World

Plastic treaty talks draw to a close with production limits still under debate

Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close as nations continue debating whether part of that should be putting limits on plastic production

Plastic treaty talks draw to a close with production limits still under debate
Asia|Environment|Political|World

Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks

Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution failed to reach agreement on Monday, with more than 100 nations wanting

Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks
MidEast|Political|US|World

Mother of Israeli-American hostage ‘shaken’ by Hamas video of her son begging Netanyahu and Trump for deal

Mother of Israeli-American hostage ‘shaken’ by Hamas video of her son begging Netanyahu and Trump for deal

Mother of Israeli-American hostage ‘shaken’ by Hamas video of her son begging Netanyahu and Trump for deal
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Women are playing key roles in protests across South Asia. The backlash they face is often heavily gendered

Women are playing key roles in protests across South Asia. The backlash they face is often heavily gendered

Women are playing key roles in protests across South Asia. The backlash they face is often heavily gendered
Crime|Europe|Travel|US|World

Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris causes disturbance on return flight, remains in France

Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris causes disturbance on return flight, remains in France

Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris causes disturbance on return flight, remains in France
Crime|Europe|Travel|US|World

'Puzzling': CNN correspondent details how a woman snuck on a flight to Paris

CNN correspondent Polo Sandoval reports on how a woman got past multiple security checkpoints at New York’s JFK International Airport and boarded a flight to Paris, apparently hiding in the aircraft’s bathrooms during the flight.

'Puzzling': CNN correspondent details how a woman snuck on a flight to Paris
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia says air force strikes rebels in support of Syrian army, agencies report

Russia's Defence Ministry said its air force had carried out strikes on Syrian rebels in support of the country's army, Russian news agencies reported on Saturday, amid an advance

Russia says air force strikes rebels in support of Syrian army, agencies report
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar

Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelensky wants to ‘work directly’ with Trump on ending Ukraine’s war with Russia

Zelensky wants to ‘work directly’ with Trump on ending Ukraine’s war with Russia

Zelensky wants to ‘work directly’ with Trump on ending Ukraine’s war with Russia
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar

U.S.

Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar
MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-FIFA overlooks own report advice on Qatar World Cup workers' compensation

A FIFA sub-committee report on Qatar's 2022 World Cup legacy said soccer's world governing body has a responsibility to compensate migrant workers but the organisation has

Soccer-FIFA overlooks own report advice on Qatar World Cup workers' compensation
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hamas releases video of US-Israeli hostage in Gaza

Palestinian militant group Hamas released a video of an Israeli-American hostage on Saturday, in which he pleads for U.S.

Hamas releases video of US-Israeli hostage in Gaza
Americas|Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Canada's Trudeau returns home after Trump meeting without assurances that tariffs are off the table

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is returning home after his meeting with Donald Trump without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner

Canada's Trudeau returns home after Trump meeting without assurances that tariffs are off the table
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Ukraine says war has damaged most of its civilian airports

Fifteen of Ukraine's civilian airports have been damaged since Russia invaded the country in February 2022, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal was quoted as saying by local media

Ukraine says war has damaged most of its civilian airports
MidEast|Political|World

Iran, Russia foreign ministers say they support Syria in confronting rebels, Iran state media reports

The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia voiced support for Syria on Saturday during a major attack by rebel groups, Iranian state media reported.

Iran, Russia foreign ministers say they support Syria in confronting rebels, Iran state media reports
Sports|World

Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell

Lando Norris ignored team orders as he handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the win the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix in a one-two finish for the team

Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Several wounded in two Israeli strikes in south Lebanon, health ministry says

An Israeli strike on a car wounded three people, including a seven-year-old child, on Saturday in the south Lebanon village of Majdal Zoun, the Lebanese Health Ministry said in a

Several wounded in two Israeli strikes in south Lebanon, health ministry says
Africa|Political|World

Kenya and Uganda to mediate in Ethiopia-Somalia dispute

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Saturday he and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni would help mediate between Ethiopia and Somalia in a dispute that threatens to destabilise

Kenya and Uganda to mediate in Ethiopia-Somalia dispute
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

Argentina HIV patients, medics fear impact of Milei's spending cuts

Argentines living with HIV/AIDS and medics say spending cuts under libertarian President Javier Milei are hurting treatment of the illness and could

Argentina HIV patients, medics fear impact of Milei's spending cuts
Asia|World

Dozens more Rohingya refugees arrive by boat in western Indonesia

JAKARTA - More than 110 Rohingya refugees came ashore in Indonesia's Aceh province on Saturday after their boat nearly sank, officials from the U.N. refugee agency and local government said, as

Dozens more Rohingya refugees arrive by boat in western Indonesia
Asia|Environment|World

Death toll rises to 12 as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades

The death toll from the worst floods in decades in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia climbed to at least 12 on Saturday, authorities said, as tens of thousands of people were

Death toll rises to 12 as Thailand and Malaysia face worst floods in decades
MidEast|World

‘My memories ripped apart.’ Lebanon’s displaced take stock of their losses amid delicate truce

‘My memories ripped apart.’ Lebanon’s displaced take stock of their losses amid delicate truce

‘My memories ripped apart.’ Lebanon’s displaced take stock of their losses amid delicate truce
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

India, Italy discuss collaboration on port infrastructure, shipbuilding, Bloomberg reports

Italy is in talks with India to enhance collaboration on port infrastructure and the shipbuilding and yacht manufacturing sectors, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing Industry

India, Italy discuss collaboration on port infrastructure, shipbuilding, Bloomberg reports
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says an offer of NATO membership to territory under Kyiv’s control would end “the hot stage of the war” in Ukraine

Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of war
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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill two aid workers

Two aid workers were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, with Israel saying it had killed a militant who took part

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill two aid workers
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An Israeli strike in Gaza kills World Central Kitchen workers. Israel says 1 was an Oct. 7 attacker

An Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip killed five people including employees of World Central Kitchen

An Israeli strike in Gaza kills World Central Kitchen workers. Israel says 1 was an Oct. 7 attacker
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Syrian rebels take control of most of Aleppo city

Syrian rebels take control of most of Aleppo city

Syrian rebels take control of most of Aleppo city
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Syria's military announces Aleppo troop withdrawal to prepare counteroffensive

Syria's military announced on Saturday a "temporary troop withdrawal" in Aleppo to prepare a counteroffensive against what it called terrorists.

Syria's military announces Aleppo troop withdrawal to prepare counteroffensive
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The world’s most lovable cities for 2025

The world’s most lovable cities for 2025

The world’s most lovable cities for 2025
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Pakistan court grants bail to journalist detained after probing protest, lawyer says

A Pakistani court approved bail for a journalist arrested this week after investigating claims of casualties in a protest march, his lawyer said on

Pakistan court grants bail to journalist detained after probing protest, lawyer says
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Many thousands rally to oppose Georgian government after break with EU

Many thousands of demonstrators gathered late on Saturday in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, building barricades, breaking windows and setting off fireworks outside

Many thousands rally to oppose Georgian government after break with EU
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Taiwan's president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Hawaii for a two-day transit in the U.S. as part of a trip to the South Pacific

Taiwan's president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit
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Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks

Protesters have gathered across Georgia in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks
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After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he'll defeat them

Thousands of Syrian insurgents have taken over most of Aleppo, establishing positions in the country’s largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a nearby province

After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he'll defeat them
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Taiwan's President Lai in Hawaii after declaring Taiwan a force for global peace

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te began a two-day U.S. stopover in Hawaii on Saturday as part of a Pacific tour after declaring his democratically

Taiwan's President Lai in Hawaii after declaring Taiwan a force for global peace
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Kosovo arrests eight linked to canal explosion as tensions with Serbia rise

Kosovo's Interior minister Xhelal Svecla said on Saturday that police had arrested eight people after an explosion hit a canal that sends water

Kosovo arrests eight linked to canal explosion as tensions with Serbia rise
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In Bolivia's scrappy highlands, proud Indigenous Cholas take the runway by storm

In the huddled market stalls, sprawling farms and pulsing parties of Viacha, a scrappy town southeast of Bolivia’s capital, it’s typical for women to sport bowler hats, tiered skirts and fringed shawls

In Bolivia's scrappy highlands, proud Indigenous Cholas take the runway by storm
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Nearly 1,000 endangered animals repatriated to Madagascar in anti-trafficking landmark

Nearly 1,000 endangered animals repatriated to Madagascar in anti-trafficking landmark

Nearly 1,000 endangered animals repatriated to Madagascar in anti-trafficking landmark
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Gaza’s hopes for ceasefire dim despite renewed US efforts following Lebanon truce

Gaza’s hopes for ceasefire dim despite renewed US efforts following Lebanon truce

Gaza’s hopes for ceasefire dim despite renewed US efforts following Lebanon truce
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What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea

The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global crisis of plastic pollution

What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
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Lebanese fishermen hope ceasefire with Israel means normal life returning

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is bringing hope for normality back to many in southern Lebanon

Lebanese fishermen hope ceasefire with Israel means normal life returning
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China sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionage

A court in Beijing has sentenced a prominent Chinese journalist to seven in years in prison for espionage

China sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionage
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US approves $385 million arms sale to Taiwan

The U.S.

US approves $385 million arms sale to Taiwan
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North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's visiting defense chief

North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
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Suriname summons Guyana ambassador in spat over disputed area

Suriname's Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin on Friday said he had summoned the ambassador of neighboring Guyana to protest plans by the government in Georgetown to build an

Suriname summons Guyana ambassador in spat over disputed area
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Senior Russian diplomat says possibility of new nuclear tests remains open question

A possible resumption of nuclear weapons tests by Moscow remains an open question in view of hostile U.S. policies, a senior Russian diplomat was quoted as saying early on Saturday.

Senior Russian diplomat says possibility of new nuclear tests remains open question
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Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, Russia conducts strikes in support of Assad

The Syrian army said on Saturday dozens of its soldiers had been killed in a major attack led by Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels who swept into the city of

Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, Russia conducts strikes in support of Assad
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What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters

The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with rebels' surprise capture of Aleppo, one of the country’s largest cities and an ancient hub of Middle East culture and commerce

What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters
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Peru Congress extends permit scheme for informal miners

Peru's Congress passed late on Friday passed an extension to a scheme allowing temporary permits to be given to small-scale informal miners, controversial due to accusations by

Peru Congress extends permit scheme for informal miners
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Explosion damages canal feeding Kosovo's main power plants

An explosion on Friday evening damaged a canal in northern Kosovo supplying water to two coal-fired power plants that generate nearly all of the country's electricity, Prime

Explosion damages canal feeding Kosovo's main power plants
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North Korea's Kim: Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has told the Russian defence minister that Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of direct military intervention by the United

North Korea's Kim: Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine
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Palestinian woman and two children crushed to death outside bakery in Gaza

Palestinian woman and two children crushed to death outside bakery in Gaza

Palestinian woman and two children crushed to death outside bakery in Gaza
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Clashes erupted outside a Hindu temple near Toronto. They’re the latest sign of Canada and India’s spiraling relations

Clashes erupted outside a Hindu temple near Toronto. They’re the latest sign of Canada and India’s spiraling relations

Clashes erupted outside a Hindu temple near Toronto. They’re the latest sign of Canada and India’s spiraling relations
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Canadian news publishers sue OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement

A coalition of Canadian news publishers, including The Canadian Press, Torstar, Globe and Mail, Postmedia and CBC/Radio-Canada, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI for using news content to train its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence system

Canadian news publishers sue OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement
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Police, pro-EU Georgians clash for second night at protests over accession freeze

Police deploying water cannon, tear gas and pepper spray confronted thousands of pro-European protesters erecting barricades in the centre of Tbilisi on Saturday

Police, pro-EU Georgians clash for second night at protests over accession freeze
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France's Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for Ukraine and reiterated his condemnation of an escalation in Russia's attacks against the country in a phone call with

France's Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy
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Hezbollah chief pledges to coordinate with army to implement truce

The head of Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, pledged on Friday to coordinate closely with the Lebanese army to implement a ceasefire deal with Israel, which he said his group had agreed to "

Hezbollah chief pledges to coordinate with army to implement truce
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The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword

Russia’s ruble is sagging against other currencies, complicating the Kremlin’s efforts to keep consumer inflation under control with one hand even as it overheats the economy with spending on the war against Ukraine with the other

The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword
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Women and children scavenge for food in Gaza, UN official says

Large groups of women and children are scavenging for food among mounds of trash in parts of the Gaza Strip, a U.N. official said on Friday following a visit to the

Women and children scavenge for food in Gaza, UN official says
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Israelis are wary of returning to the north because they don't trust the ceasefire with Hezbollah

Even after a tenuous Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire took hold this week, the mood among residents of northern Israel is far from celebratory

Israelis are wary of returning to the north because they don't trust the ceasefire with Hezbollah
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Ukraine asks NATO for membership invite next week, letter shows

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged his NATO counterparts to issue an invitation to Kyiv at a meeting in Brussels next week to join the

Ukraine asks NATO for membership invite next week, letter shows
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Dutch see options for Netanyahu to visit despite ICC arrest warrant

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Friday said there could be options for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the Netherlands without being arrested, despite the

Dutch see options for Netanyahu to visit despite ICC arrest warrant
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Why the US women’s soccer team’s match against England means so much to head coach Emma Hayes

Why the US women’s soccer team’s match against England means so much to head coach Emma Hayes

Why the US women’s soccer team’s match against England means so much to head coach Emma Hayes
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France on the back foot in Africa after Chadian snub

A French plan to significantly reduce its military presence in West and central Africa risks backfiring and further diminishing the former colonial

France on the back foot in Africa after Chadian snub
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy names new land forces chief, says changes needed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy replaced the commander of the military's land forces on Friday, putting Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi in charge, as Russia

Ukraine's Zelenskiy names new land forces chief, says changes needed
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'Everything is lost' in Lebanon rubble after ceasefire

In south Lebanon, Hezbollah's yellow flag fluttered atop a vast pile of rubble that was once part of Nabatieh's old market.

'Everything is lost' in Lebanon rubble after ceasefire
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More than 100 arrested in Georgia protests after government puts EU hopes on ice

More than 100 arrested in Georgia protests after government puts EU hopes on ice

More than 100 arrested in Georgia protests after government puts EU hopes on ice

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