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The dip comes amid doubts on future interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
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WFP warns of deepening hunger crisis amid funding shortfall
UN agency said an estimated 318 million people will face acute food insecurity in 2026.
Polish company accused of supplying explosives for Israel’s war on Gaza
An investigation claims state-owned Nitro-Chem provides TNT for Mk 80 series bombs and BLU-109 bombs.
Philippine President Marcos rejects sister’s accusation of chronic drug use
Philippine president faces accusation of chronic drug use amid a major corruption scandal over flood-control projects.
Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers apologises over Epstein emails
Summers says he will be taking a step back from engagements after questionable emails with Epstein made public.
China suspends Japanese film releases amid diplomatic row over Taiwan
Chinese state media says distributors made 'prudent' decision to postpone releases due to audience sentiment.
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas says UN resolution does not meet demands
Hamas says UN Security Council resolution fails to meet the political and humanitarian demands.
Trump says US may strike Mexican drug cartels next, after boat attacks
US President Donald Trump says he has been speaking with Mexico about a potential military intervention.
Canadian PM Mark Carney clears budget vote, averting snap elections
A handful of opposition abstentions allowed Carney to advance a deficit-boosting budget aimed at countering US tariffs.
Trump hails lower prices in US amid rising angst over cost of living
US president defends economic policies as polls show growing angst among voters over prices.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,363
Here are the key events from day 1,363 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US Fed Governor Cook offers detailed defence in mortgage fraud case
Cook's lawyer says the criminal referrals against her 'fail on even the most cursory look at the facts'.
Calls for answers grow over Canada’s interrogation of Israel critic
Ministry of public safety says it is seeking more details about questioning of scholar Richard Falk at Toronto airport.
UN Security Council passes US resolution backing international Gaza force
Measure mandates transitional administration for Gaza and floats 'credible pathway' for Palestinian statehood.
Acting FEMA head David Richardson steps down after troubled tenure
Richardson is the second official President Donald Trump has appointed to lead FEMA since the start of his second term.
Trump says he will approve sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
US president signals major arms deal before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House.
Israeli settlers torch homes and vehicles in Palestinian West Bank villages
New attacks near Bethlehem and Hebron underscore intensifying Israeli violence in occupied Palestinian territory.
‘Disturbing pattern’: US judge rebukes ‘missteps’ in James Comey indictment
Judge William Fitzpatrick wrote there was 'a reasonable basis' to question whether 'government misconduct' occurred.
US families’ ‘mind blown’ with cuts to solar rooftop funds
Many US families had been adopting solar panels for their homes to bring down electricity costs which have shot up.
Syrian FM visits China, pledges ‘counterterrorism’ cooperation
Syria's Asaad al-Shaibani meets with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Damascus pushes to bolster international ties.