‘We don’t want power, we want light’: Madagascar awaits post-Rajoelina era
As president flees and army takes control, Gen Z protesters demand water, electricity and a well-functioning country.
How US funding has made Israel’s wars possible
Pressure from the US may have forced Israel into a ceasefire in Gaza, but it was US money that funded that war.
U.S. falls out of top 10 on list of the world’s most powerful passports – The Washington Post
- U.S. falls out of top 10 on list of the world’s most powerful passports The Washington Post
- U.S. falls from world's most powerful passports list for 1st time ever Axios
- U.S. Drops Out of Top 10 in Passport Power. Here’s Why Time Magazine
- US passport weakens to record low as global mobility shifts USA Today
- US falls out of world’s 10 most powerful passports list for first time in 20 years The Guardian
German coalition in row over push to bring back conscription
Parties blame each other after bill halted at last minute, as fears grow over voluntary service and lottery idea is vetoed
Germany’s ruling coalition is locked in a furious row over how to plug severe manpower gaps in the country’s military as it seeks to fulfil Nato obligations and prepare for the looming threat from Russia.
A scheme agreed by the governing parties over the summer under a plan laid out by the popular defence minister, Boris Pistorius of the Social Democrats (SPD), would have relied on voluntary recruitment to draw tens of thousands of young men to military service.
Continue reading...Why has the US arrested Indian-American analyst Ashley Tellis?
US-India relations expert alleged to have retained classified information and met with Chinese officials.
Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with Putin in Moscow – AP News
- Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with Putin in Moscow AP News
- Syria’s interim president visits Putin in Moscow for first meeting since fall of Assad regime CNN
- Syria’s New Leaders Are Talking to Russia, a Former Enemy The New York Times
- Syria's Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow for first time since fall of Assad BBC
- Buying the Hatchet Foreign Policy
Westpac makes it harder for younger customers to earn advertised interest rates
Bank joins smaller competitors in changing interest-related restrictions on some accounts – despite RBA leaving interest rates unchanged in September
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Westpac is tightening conditions on its savings account for younger customers as growing numbers of banks make it harder to earn advertised interest rates on their deposits.
The bank has joined smaller competitors in changing interest-related restrictions on some accounts – despite the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving interest rates on hold in September.
Continue reading...Raila Odinga, towering Kenyan opposition figure, dies aged 80
Odinga, who ran five times for presidency and had profound influence on Kenyan politics, has died in India
The veteran Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who ran five times for the presidency and had a profound influence on the country’s politics, has died aged 80 in India.
Odinga was in the southern city of Kochi for treatment. The Press Trust of India news agency reported that he had a cardiac arrest during a morning walk.
Continue reading...Watch: Freed detainee finds family alive after thinking they had been killed
Shadi Abu Sido told the BBC an Israeli prison officer said his family had been killed.
Shein warns on Trump tariff uncertainty after profits slip
Fast-fashion retailer records 20% growth in sales and fees to $37bn but big hit is expected from US changes to import tax rules
Shein has reported a 20% rise in global revenues to $37bn (£27.7bn) but profits have fallen as the fast-fashion retailer faced increased costs, even before it felt the impact of recent changes to US tax laws.
The Singaporean parent company of the rapidly growing retailer said pre-tax profits had fallen by 13% to $1.3bn last year from $1.5bn in 2023 after an increase in selling and marketing costs, according to new accounts.
Continue reading...Here’s the Truth About Trump’s ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza – Zeteo
Raila Odinga, Champion of Kenyan Democracy and Former Prime Minister, Dies at 80 – The New York Times
- Raila Odinga, Champion of Kenyan Democracy and Former Prime Minister, Dies at 80 The New York Times
- Raila Odinga: The symbol and symptom of Kenya’s political tragedy Al Jazeera
- 'Father of our democracy': Kenya's Raila Odinga dies in India aged 80 BBC
- Kenya's veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga dies at 80 Reuters
- Photos of Raila Odinga, the former Kenyan PM who helped steer the country into multiparty democracy AP News
Netanyahu says Israel giving “peace a chance,” but no Palestinian state without “destroying fanaticism” – CBS News
- Netanyahu says Israel giving "peace a chance," but no Palestinian state without "destroying fanaticism" CBS News
- Netanyahu says Hamas must disarm or "all hell breaks loose" CBS News
- Israel says it expects Hamas to fulfil its obligation and return all hostages Reuters
- Benjamin Netanyahu promises released Gaza hostages all will return The Jerusalem Post
- Netanyahu warns Hamas to disarm or risk ‘all hell’ breaking loose The Times of Israel
Syria’s New Leaders Are Talking to Russia, a Former Enemy – The New York Times
- Syria’s New Leaders Are Talking to Russia, a Former Enemy The New York Times
- Syria's Sharaa to meet Russia's Putin on Wednesday, Syrian state news agency reports Reuters
- Putin Welcomes Syria’s New President in Moscow, While Still Harboring al-Assad The New York Times
- Syria’s interim leader arrives on his first visit to Russia, set to meet with Putin AP News
- Syria's Sharaa tells Putin he wants to 'redefine' Russia ties on Moscow visit France 24
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies in India aged 80
Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India, family sources tell the BBC.
Israel keeps Gaza border crossing closed while reducing aid deliveries – NPR
- Israel keeps Gaza border crossing closed while reducing aid deliveries NPR
- Three more hostages identified as Israel says it will restrict aid to Gaza - live updates CNN
- Hamas still hasn't returned these hostages' bodies from Gaza Axios
- Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas is not that of a hostage AP News
- LIVE: Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks rises, despite ceasefire Al Jazeera
Israel and Hamas Start Next Phase of Talks on Trump Plan – The Wall Street Journal
Israel and Hamas Start Next Phase of Talks on Trump Plan The Wall Street JournalView Full Coverage on Google News
Raila Odinga, towering Kenyan opposition figure, dies aged 80 – The Guardian
- Raila Odinga, towering Kenyan opposition figure, dies aged 80 The Guardian
- Raila Odinga's body: Kenyan police fire shots and tear gas at Kasarani stadium BBC
- How Raila Odinga Symbolized the Good and Bad of Kenyan Politics The New York Times
- Police in Kenya fire tear gas to disperse mourners at Raila Odinga viewing Al Jazeera
- Four dead after Kenyan forces fire shots, teargas to disperse crowds at Odinga viewing Reuters
Hostage families confirm identities of three of four bodies handed over by Hamas
Hamas has yet to return 21 hostages' bodies as agreed under a ceasefire deal brokered by the US.
Hamas carries out public executions after returning to the streets of Gaza – The Independent
- Hamas carries out public executions after returning to the streets of Gaza The Independent
- Masked Hamas fighters seen executing men in Gaza City as the group fights with rival powers CNN
- Germany says Hamas executions of Gazans are terrorism, but aid must still flow to Strip The Times of Israel
- Hamas reasserts power in Gaza with retribution campaign, clouding peace deal’s prospects The Hill
- After Israel’s war halted, who is clashing with Hamas in Gaza? Al Jazeera