Today: September 21, 2024
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Flooding kills scores as Sudan grapples with civil war

Flooding kills scores as Sudan grapples with civil war

Flooding kills scores as Sudan grapples with civil war
Europe|World

White House condemns strike that killed Reuters safety adviser in Ukraine

The White House condemned a missile attack in Ukraine over the weekend that injured Reuters journalists and killed a safety adviser for the news agency, and offered Reuters its

White House condemns strike that killed Reuters safety adviser in Ukraine
News|World

Israeli military says hostage rescued from Gaza tunnel in 'complex operation'

Israeli special forces have recovered an Israeli hostage from a tunnel in southern Gaza in "a complex rescue operation", the military said on

Israeli military says hostage rescued from Gaza tunnel in 'complex operation'
Environment|Europe|News|Science|Technology|World

IAEA chief warns of risk of nuclear accident at Russian plant in Kursk region

U.N. nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi said after visiting Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant on Tuesday that there was a risk of a nuclear accident and the situation was

IAEA chief warns of risk of nuclear accident at Russian plant in Kursk region
Africa|Health|News|World

UN agencies concerned by mpox spread in Congo's refugee camps

U.N. agencies on Tuesday raised the alarm about the spread of mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo's refugee camps where people are more susceptible to infection

UN agencies concerned by mpox spread in Congo's refugee camps
News|Political|World

India's Modi urges early resolution of Ukraine conflict in call with Russia's Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he backed an early, peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict,

India's Modi urges early resolution of Ukraine conflict in call with Russia's Putin
MidEast|News|Political|World

‘Brought back to life’: Family hails rescue of Israeli hostage from Hamas tunnel in Gaza

‘Brought back to life’: Family hails rescue of Israeli hostage from Hamas tunnel in Gaza

‘Brought back to life’: Family hails rescue of Israeli hostage from Hamas tunnel in Gaza
Crime|MidEast|News|World

A hostage in Gaza is rescued by Israel after 326 days of captivity

Israeli forces rescued a hostage found alone underground in Gaza, freeing a living captive from Hamas’ vast tunnel network for the first time since the Oct. 7 attack that ignited the war

A hostage in Gaza is rescued by Israel after 326 days of captivity
Business|Technology|World

IBM is the latest Western firm to retreat from China

IBM is the latest Western firm to retreat from China

IBM is the latest Western firm to retreat from China
Africa|Environment|News|World

Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought

Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and to distribute the meat to people struggling to feed themselves because of a severe drought

Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's top commander says Kursk advance continues, but Pokrovsk front difficult

Ukraine's top commander said on Tuesday that Kyiv's forces were still advancing in Russia's Kursk region, but warned that Moscow was building up its forces on the eastern Pokrovsk

Ukraine's top commander says Kursk advance continues, but Pokrovsk front difficult
Europe|News|Political|World

Moscow says US involvement in Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk is 'an obvious fact'

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday that the involvement of the United States in Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Russia's western Kursk region was "an

Moscow says US involvement in Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk is 'an obvious fact'
Africa|News|World

A dam collapse in eastern Sudan kills at least 30 people following heavy rains, a UN agency says

A U.N. agency says that the collapse of the Arbaat Dam in Sudan’s eastern Red Sea state over the weekend has flooded nearby homes and killed at least 30 people

A dam collapse in eastern Sudan kills at least 30 people following heavy rains, a UN agency says
Health|News|World

UN halts Gaza aid deliveries after Israeli military orders new evacuation amid polio vaccine push

UN halts Gaza aid deliveries after Israeli military orders new evacuation amid polio vaccine push

UN halts Gaza aid deliveries after Israeli military orders new evacuation amid polio vaccine push
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

China has accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles
News|Political|World

Iran's supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran's nuclear program

Iran’s supreme leader has opened the door to renewed negotiations with the United States over his country’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran's supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran's nuclear program
Asia|News|World

Japan claims Chinese military plane violated its territorial airspace for the first time

Japan claims Chinese military plane violated its territorial airspace for the first time

Japan claims Chinese military plane violated its territorial airspace for the first time
Asia|News|World

China recognises Catholic bishop of Tianjin, Vatican says

China's government has recognized the authority of the Catholic bishop of Tianjin, Melchior Shi Hongzhen, the Vatican said on Tuesday, who had previously been placed under

China recognises Catholic bishop of Tianjin, Vatican says
Europe|News|World

Kremlin calls Ukrainian ban on branch of Orthodox Church an attack on freedom of religion

Russia on Tuesday condemned a move by Ukraine to ban a Moscow-linked branch of the Orthodox Church, describing it as an attack on Christianity and a blow to freedom of religion.

Kremlin calls Ukrainian ban on branch of Orthodox Church an attack on freedom of religion
Africa|News|World

Tunisian court allows presidential candidate Mekki to resume election bid

A Tunisian court on Tuesday upheld an appeal by prominent opposition politician Abdellatif Mekki, allowing him to resume his bid for the presidency in an election expected on Oct. 6,

Tunisian court allows presidential candidate Mekki to resume election bid
Asia|News|World

UN rights chief calls for repeal of Afghan law turning women into 'shadows'

The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday called for Afghanistan's Taliban to immediately repeal a set of "egregious" laws that it said were attempting to turn women into

UN rights chief calls for repeal of Afghan law turning women into 'shadows'
Europe|News|Travel|World

Spain's leader starts West Africa tour with agreements to combat people smuggling

Spain’s prime minister has announced a series of agreements with the West African nation of Mauritania to stem a surge in migrants making the dangerous Atlantic journey to the Canary Islands

Spain's leader starts West Africa tour with agreements to combat people smuggling
MidEast|News|World

Israel frees hostage in Gaza, battles Hamas, as displaced families seek safety

Palestinians displaced by fighting in the Gaza Strip crowded onto the seashore as Israeli forces continued to

Israel frees hostage in Gaza, battles Hamas, as displaced families seek safety
Asia|News|World

China strongly condemns attacks in Pakistan, says Chinese foreign ministry

China strongly condemns the attacks in Pakistan and will continue to give strong support to the country in anti-terrorism action, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry

China strongly condemns attacks in Pakistan, says Chinese foreign ministry
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says F-16s shot down some missiles in latest Russian barrage that killed 5

Russia has fired dozens of missiles and drones across Ukraine for a second day

Ukraine says F-16s shot down some missiles in latest Russian barrage that killed 5

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