- China's old-age dependency ratio overtakes children for first time Reuters
- China's families are now supporting more old people than kids BBC
- In China, the number of elderly people has exceeded the number of young people for the first time 1News.az
- China's One-Child Policy Legacy: Elderly Dependants Now Outnumber Children For First Time NDTV Profit
- Decoder Replay: Longer life and fewer babies News Decoder
No clear winner in Israel as exit polls suggest rebuke for Netanyahu – CNN
- No clear winner in Israel as exit polls suggest rebuke for Netanyahu CNN
- Joint List's Cassif: 'More elections would be a gift to Netanyahu, ball is in the hands of the change bloc' The Times of Israel
- Arab-Majority Joint List Head Says Party 'Cannot Be Ignored' Amid Historic Turnout Haaretz
- Ahmad Tibi outlines plan to oust Netanyahu after elections if neither bloc forms majority The Jerusalem Post
- Joint List leader says voters sent clear message to ‘government of bloodshed’ Middle East Eye
Gulf states working on multipart peace deal to avert renewal of US-Iran war
Talks are aimed at reopening strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions on Iran, and for Houthis to withdraw in Yemen
A multipronged peace deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted and for the Houthis to withdraw substantial forces inside Yemen are at the heart of Gulf states’ plans to avert what they regard as a disastrous renewal of war between Iran and the US.
The US is aware of the talks’ progress but is holding out for a concession that European powers suggest could involve Iran allowing UN weapons inspectors back into the country.
Continue reading...Gulliver fans celebrate three centuries of Jonathan Swift’s classic satire
Events in Ireland explore origins of Gulliver’s Travels, the Dublin clergyman’s book that became an instant hit in 1726
In March 1726, an Irish clergyman visited London and arranged for a courier to deliver a manuscript to a publisher under cover of night. The dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin knew his novel would cause trouble and wanted to publish it anonymously.
His name was Jonathan Swift and the story was called Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. The satirical work was published that October and is better known 300 years on as Gulliver’s Travels.
Continue reading...Exclusive | EU plans high-level China currency talks as fears of new trade shock mount – South China Morning Post
- Exclusive | EU plans high-level China currency talks as fears of new trade shock mount South China Morning Post
- China calls on Germany, EU to be rational on trade, supply chain issues Reuters
- EU Plans to Hit China With More Import Curbs in Early 2027 Bloomberg.com
- Commission weighs best strategy for new trade talks with China Euronews.com
- EU plans currency dialogue with China in November — South China Morning Post UA.NEWS
Inside the alleged IRGC Intelligence takeover of Iran’s sanctioned oil trade – Iran International
King acknowledges ‘suffering of the past’ as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
King acknowledges ‘suffering of the past’ as Caribbean tour begins – BBC
- King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins BBC
- King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit The Guardian
- King Charles says Commonwealth to confront slavery's injustices, as calls for reparations grow KSL News
- King Charles heads to Caribbean as calls grow for slavery apology CNN
- What Is the Commonwealth? What to Know as King Charles Hosts Meeting in the Caribbean The New York Times
Poll shows Israel’s looming challenge: American indifference – Politico
- Poll shows Israel’s looming challenge: American indifference Politico
- Opinion | Israelis Have Chosen to Be Feared, Not Loved The New York Times
- Israel’s global image is in free fall. Why isn’t it a bigger issue in the election? The Times of Israel
- Israel Without Netanyahu: Still A Nation At War i24NEWS
- Editorial | Israelis are better than Netanyahu. Go vote Haaretz
Iran hasn’t tried to repair nuclear facilities damaged in US strikes, UN nuclear chief says – AP News
- Iran hasn’t tried to repair nuclear facilities damaged in US strikes, UN nuclear chief says AP News
- Security Council, 10253rd Meeting (AM) Iran/Non-proliferation UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
- Nuclear Inspectors See No Evidence Iran Fixed Bombed Sites Bloomberg
- Director General Statement to the United Nations Security Council International Atomic Energy Agency
- UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Urges Iran To Grant Access NDTV
Serbian opposition landslide exposes cost of EU’s bet on ousted Vučić – POLITICO.eu
- Serbian opposition landslide exposes cost of EU’s bet on ousted Vučić POLITICO.eu
- Serbia's victorious students call for key state officials to resign, graft probes Reuters
- Serbia’s students demand resignations in police, judiciary as they prepare to take power NBC News
- Aleksandar Vucic ‘was talked down from violent coup’ after election loss The Times
- What European students can learn from their Serbian peers Al Jazeera
ASEAN envoy to lead humanitarian mission to Myanmar – Reuters
A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
Arab parties projected to win 18 seats in Israeli parliamentary election
Record-breaking voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel hits around 80 percent, early indications show.
Netanyahu, Eisenkot camps clash over Israeli election projections
Despite narrower exit poll figures, opposition leaders insisted the result was a defeat for the government.
Israel’s Eisenkot says country voted for change
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says millions of Israelis voted for change, tired of Netanyahu’s ‘lies’.
‘This is America’: US envoy scolds Cuban diplomat at UN
US envoy Mike Waltz repeatedly told Cuba’s UN team, ‘This is America’, during a heated clash at UN headquarters
Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?
Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case
The trio - two of whom were high-profile US real estate moguls - were found guilty using their social status to lure women to parties and then raping them.
Gaza’s women filmmakers turn pain into cinema as new academy launches
Gaza film festival highlights women's resilience through stories of war, loss and survival.