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People in Ukraine's Ternopil urged to stay inside after large fire breaks out

People were urged to stay inside their homes in Ukraine's Ternopil after a large fire broke out overnight during air raid alerts, the military administration of the western Ukrainian

People in Ukraine's Ternopil urged to stay inside after large fire breaks out
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning 'time is of the essence'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has ended his latest visit to the Middle East without securing a cease-fire in Gaza

Blinken ends latest Mideast visit without a cease-fire, warning 'time is of the essence'
Europe|News|World

Deep seas and tight spaces impede search for 6 missing after yacht sinks off Sicily

Police divers have resumed searching for six people believed trapped in the hull of a superyacht that sank off Sicily

Deep seas and tight spaces impede search for 6 missing after yacht sinks off Sicily
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|World

Japan looks to boost seafood exports to new markets after Chinese ban, trade body says

Japan is ramping up promotional efforts to boost seafood exports to more destinations in Asia, the U.S., and Europe as it seeks to fill a sales

Japan looks to boost seafood exports to new markets after Chinese ban, trade body says
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Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken visits Gaza mediators in pursuit of cease-fire deal

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has visited fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar as he presses ahead with the latest diplomatic mission to secure a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, even as Hamas and Israel signal that challenges remain

Israel-Hamas war latest: Blinken visits Gaza mediators in pursuit of cease-fire deal
Asia|Australia|News|World

Indonesia and Australia finalize new bilateral defense treaty

Indonesia and Australia have finalized a new bilateral defense treaty that will enhance the neighboring nations’ ability to operate their militaries in each other’s territory

Indonesia and Australia finalize new bilateral defense treaty
News|World

Why is Israel demanding control over 2 Gaza corridors in the cease-fire talks?

Israel wants lasting control over two strategic corridors in Gaza, which Hamas has long rejected

Why is Israel demanding control over 2 Gaza corridors in the cease-fire talks?
Americas|Asia|News|World

Philippines to host a US visa processing center for up to 300 Afghans resettling in America

The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited number of Afghan nationals aspiring to resettle in America

Philippines to host a US visa processing center for up to 300 Afghans resettling in America
Asia|News|World

Philippine says China coast guard are hindering confidence-building

The Philippines on Tuesday said China's coast guard was not helping efforts to build confidence in the South China Sea, after accusing it of ramming and damaging its vessels in the

Philippine says China coast guard are hindering confidence-building
Asia|News|World

US and South Korea hold joint air drills to counter North Korea threat

More than 200 South Korean and U.S. fighter jets are due to fly around the clock for five days this week in what would mark the largest number of sorties flown in training by the

US and South Korea hold joint air drills to counter North Korea threat
Education|MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Suspension of most Columbia students disciplined over Gaza protests is removed

Most students at Columbia University who faced disciplinary action, suspension or arrest for participating in pro-Palestinian protests opposing Israel's war in

Suspension of most Columbia students disciplined over Gaza protests is removed
Europe|News|World

Belarus says it sends more troops, aircraft, armoury to border with Ukraine

Belarus said on Monday it had sent aircraft, air defence forces and armoury to its border with Ukraine, a day after President Alexander Lukashenko said he had deployed nearly a third of

Belarus says it sends more troops, aircraft, armoury to border with Ukraine
News|World

UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year may be even higher

The United Nations says that a record number of aid workers were killed in conflicts around the world last year, and this year may be on course to be even deadlier

UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year may be even higher
Asia|News|World

North Korean soldier defects to the South, Yonhap reports

A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea early on Tuesday crossing the militarized border in the eastern part of the Korean peninsula, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the

North Korean soldier defects to the South, Yonhap reports
MidEast|News|World

Oil settles down 1% as Middle East tensions ease, China data weak

Oil prices fell about 1% to a two-week low on Tuesday as Middle East supply concerns eased after Israel accepted a proposal to tackle disagreements blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza, and

Oil settles down 1% as Middle East tensions ease, China data weak
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U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns

The United States on Monday accused Iran of launching cyber operations against the campaigns of both U.S. presidential candidates and targeting the American public with

U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns
Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists

The Democratic Party has been riven for months by the war in Gaza, giving rise to a protest movement that threatened President Joe Biden’s electoral coalition

DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists
Asia|News|Political|World

US condemns 'dangerous actions' by China against Philippine vessels

The U.S. State Department condemned "dangerous actions" by China on Monday against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.

US condemns 'dangerous actions' by China against Philippine vessels
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US concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns

US concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns

US concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns
Americas|News|Political|Technology|World

US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns

U.S. intelligence officials say they're confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part of a brazen and broader effort by Tehran to interfere in American politics and to undermine faith in democratic institutions

US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns
Europe|News|World

Kyiv says Russian forces pressing hard in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine's military said its troops were subjected to dozens of attacks by Russian forces on Monday around Toretsk and Pokrovsk, two settlements in eastern Ukraine where Moscow is

Kyiv says Russian forces pressing hard in eastern Ukraine
News|World

US FAA requires inspections of Boeing 787 planes following mid-air dive

The U.S.

US FAA requires inspections of Boeing 787 planes following mid-air dive
News|World

White House: Officials to hold Gaza talks in Cairo this week

Senior officials will convene for Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Cairo before week's end, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday, adding

White House: Officials to hold Gaza talks in Cairo this week
Africa|Health|News|World

Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency

Congo's health minister says the country will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States

Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency
Africa|Health|News|World

Congo hopes to receive first mpox vaccines by next week

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hopes to receive its first doses of an mpox vaccine by next week, following promises from the United States and Japan to help it fight its outbreak,

Congo hopes to receive first mpox vaccines by next week

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