Israelis Vote As Netanyahu Seeks Return To Power
While many candidates have cited security as a concern, none have campaigned on a platform of reviving moribund peace talks with the Palestinians.
Covid Outbreak Traps Visitors At Shanghai Disneyland
China is the last major economy wedded to a zero-Covid policy, with authorities brandishing snap lockdowns, mass testing and lengthy quarantines in an effort to stamp out emerging outbreaks.
Iran Letter Urges States To Skip U.S. Meeting On Protests At U.N.
Iran on Monday urged countries not to attend a U.S.-organized meeting at the United Nations on protests in Iran sparked by the death of a young woman in police custody, according to a letter seen by Reuters that accused Washington of politicizing human rights.
Grain Market Braces For Price Leap As Black Sea Corridor Halted
Wheat markets have been very sensitive to developments in Moscow's eight-month-old invasion of Ukraine, as both countries are among the world's largest wheat exporters.
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Explosions Rock Kyiv Days After Russia Blames Ukraine For Black Sea Attack
Monday's attack on the Ukrainian capital comes after Russia pulled out of a landmark agreement that allowed vital grain shipments via a maritime safety corridor.
DR Congo Expels Rwandan Ambassador As M23 Rebels Gain Ground
The latest advance by rebel fighters prompted the UN peacekeeping mission there to increase its "troop alert level" and boost support for the army.
President Aoun Leaves Office As Lebanon's Crisis Worsens
Michel Aoun, the 89-year-old Christian president who presided over Lebanon's cataclysmic financial meltdown and the deadly Beirut port blast, vacates the presidential palace on Sunday, leaving a void at the top of the failing Lebanese state.
Russia Says UK Navy Blew Up Nord Stream, London Denies Involvement
Russia's defence ministry said on Saturday that British navy personnel blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines last month, a claim that London said was false and designed to distract from Russian military failures in Ukraine.
Russia Halts Ukraine Black Sea Grain Exports, Biden Outraged
Russia on Saturday suspended participation in a U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain deal after what it said was a major Ukrainian drone attack on its fleet in Crimea, dealing a blow to attempts to ease the global food crisis.
South Korea's Yoon Declares Mourning Period After Halloween Crush Kills 151
South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol declared a period of national mourning on Sunday after a Halloween crush killed some 151 people in a packed nightlife area in Seoul.
Death Toll From Somalia Twin Bombings Climbs To 100
Two cars packed with explosives were detonated minutes apart near the busy Zobe junction, followed by gunfire in an attack targeting Somalia's education ministry.
After Dark, Iran Security Forces Take Aim At Protest Buildings
Security forces have struggled to contain the women-led protests that have evolved into a broader campaign to end the Islamic republic founded in 1979.
U.S. Says North Korea Policy Unchanged After Nuclear Remark Raises Eyebrows
The United States said on Friday its policy towards North Korea had not changed after a senior U.S.
Philippine Capital Braces For Storm Nalgae, Death Toll Cut To 45
Manila and nearby towns braced on Saturday for Tropical Storm Nalgae, which has killed 45 people, mostly because of landslides in southern provinces of the Philippines.
Artillery Battles Engulf Ukraine's Southern Front
Military analysts believe the Ukrainians have about six weeks before the winter freeze makes any further advances much more difficult to pull off.
Tropical Storm Slams Into Philippines, Death Toll Rises To 72
Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae slammed into the Philippines on Saturday, after unleashing flash floods and landslides that left at least 72 people dead, officials said.
In Jordan Camp, A New Generation Of Syrians Born In Exile
At least 168,500 Syrian babies have been born in Jordan since 2014, according to the UN, part of an estimated one million children born to Syrians in exile across the world over the same period.
Power Workers Struggle To Keep Ukraine's Energy On Stream
Russia has been carrying out repeated strikes for more than two weeks now on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to the destruction of at least of one third of the network just as winter looms.
Canada Raising Money For Ukraine With Sale Of Bonds
Canada will sell a government-backed, 5-year bond to raise money for Ukraine, the first country to do so, and it will impose new sanctions on 35 Russian individuals, including Gazprom executives, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.
Defiant Iranians Hit Streets Again To Protest 'Brutal' Crackdown
The clerical state has been gripped by six weeks of protests that erupted when Amini, 22, died in custody after her arrest for an alleged breach of Iran's strict dress rules for women.
Thousands Of Workers Evicted In Qatar's Capital Ahead Of World Cup
Qatar has emptied apartment blocks housing thousands of foreign workers in the same areas in the centre of the capital Doha where visiting soccer fans will stay during the World Cup, workers who were evicted from their homes told Reuters.
ECB Reaffirms Rate Hike Plans Even As Recession Looms Large
Although markets have started to price out some rate hikes, policymakers warned that another increase in December was certain and the deposit rate could then continue to rise.
EU Approves Effective Ban On New Fossil Fuel Cars From 2035
EU climate policy chief Frans Timmermans said the agreement sent a strong signal to industry and consumers.
Ukraine Army Successfully Destroys 320 Russian Soldiers, 13 Armored Vehicles In One Day
Russian losses also included 5,364 AFVs, 2,631 tanks and 249 helicopters, among other pieces of military equipment.
EU Fears Ukraine War Could Increase Spread Of Illegal Weapons, Seeks Tighter Laws
The European Commission estimates that around 35 million illicit weapons are in the hands of civilians across the 27-nation bloc.
Putin: Russia Battling 'Western Domination' As Ukraine War Grinds On
Putin: Russia battling 'Western domination' as Ukraine war grinds on
Lebanon Signs Maritime Border Deal, Israel Expected To Follow Suit
The agreement opens the way for offshore energy exploration and removes one source of potential conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah.
12 Women Foreign Ministers Condemn Iran's Crackdown
They expressed "solidarity with the courageous Iranian women engaging in their right of peaceful assembly and advocating for their human rights."
Credit Suisse Set To Raise Billions In Capital After Heavy Loss
Credit Suisse clients pulled funds in recent weeks at a pace that saw the lender breach some regulatory requirements for liquidity.
In Eastern Ukraine, The Plight Of Another Volodymyr Zelensky
A namesake of the Ukrainian leader, Zelensky served as a driver in the Soviet army and then worked in construction.
IEA Sees Global Energy Emissions Peaking In 2025
Last year, the IEA said there was "no clear peak in sight" in energy emissions.
U.N. Lawyer Pushes Back On Russian Row Over Iran Drone Inquiry
Russia has argued that there is no mandate for Guterres to send U.N. experts to Ukraine to inspect the downed drones.
Australian Team Condemns 'Suffering' Behind Qatar World Cup
Football Australia said the reported exploitation of migrant workers during stadium construction "cannot be ignored."
Trump Ally Barrack Can Be Questioned On Khashoggi Comments, Saudi Nuclear Plans
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan came on the third day of Barrack's testimony in his own defense in Brooklyn federal court.
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