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.
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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.
Australia To Train Ukrainian Troops, Ship More Armoured Vehicles
Australia said on Thursday it will deploy 70 soldiers to Britain to help train Ukrainian troops there and ship 30 more armoured vehicles to bolster Kyiv's war against Russia's invasion.
Saudi Aramco Launches $1.5 Billion Fund, Says Energy Transition Plan Flawed
The Aramco sustainability fund would target investments globally, with an initial focus on areas including carbon capture and storage.
Former Ukraine POWs Recall Fainting From Hunger In Russian Captivity
Alina Panina recalls women fainting from hunger as they took the 15 minutes of permitted daily exercise during their months-long detention by Russian forces.
28 Dead In Bangladesh Cyclone, Millions Without Power
Cyclone Sitrang made landfall in southern Bangladesh on Monday but authorities managed to get about a million people to safety before the monster storm hit.
Iran Mourners Flock To Mahsa Amini Grave Despite Crackdown
Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian of Kurdish origin, died on September 16, three days after her arrest by the notorious morality police.
Saudi Arabia 'Maturer Guys' In Spat With US, Says Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman
Saudi Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih said earlier that Riyadh and Washington will get over their "unwarranted" spat, highlighting long-standing ties.
Britain's Sunak To Face Opposition In Parliament For First Time As PM
Addressing the nation outside Number 10 shortly after his appointment by King Charles III, Sunak conceded the country faced a "profound economic crisis."
Wages, Not Yen, Key To When Japan Shifts Away From Ultra Low Rates
With Japan's economy still weak, the BOJ is not expected to raise interest rates in the near-term, even if that means more downward pressure on the yen.
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