Western officials visit UAE in efforts to halt exports to Russia: Report
The Wall Street Journal initially reported plans to jointly press the UAE to halt shipments of goods to Russia.
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Blinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid
The new US aid would include HIMARS missile systems, Javelin weapons, Abrams tanks as well as humanitarian assistance.
Greek ferry captain, three seamen charged over death of tardy passenger
The incident, captured on a video shared on social media, sparked anger across the maritime country.
At least 32 civilians killed in Sudan army strikes: Activists
Head of Sudan's army officially dissolves Rapid Support Forces, who he has been fighting since April.
California state legislature passes bill banning caste-based discrimination
Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.
Migrant workers in Canada ‘vulnerable’ to modern-day slavery: UN expert
UN special rapporteur says he is 'deeply disturbed' by migrant workers' accounts of abuse and exploitation in Canada.
‘Bizarre’ long-legged bird-like dinosaur has scientists enthralled in China
Scientists have unearthed in Fujian Province the fossil of a Jurassic Period dinosaur named Fujianvenator prodigiosus.
Former Mossad chief: Israel enforcing apartheid system against Palestinians
Tamir Pardo becomes latest former senior official to claim Israel's treatment of Palestinians amounts to apartheid.
Romania claims parts of possible Russian drone fell on its territory
Defence Minister Angel Tilvar said possible drone parts were discovered near border between Romania and Ukraine.
Trump liable for defamation in writer Carroll’s second lawsuit: US judge
Ruling means upcoming civil trial will concern only how much more Donald Trump has to pay E Jean Carroll.
Nigeria election tribunal upholds President Bola Tinubu’s victory
The election tribunal rejected opposition petition to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's February election victory.
Missile strikes crowded market in eastern Ukraine
Child among 16 killed in Russian attack in Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian officials say; no immediate comment by Russia.
China President Xi’s absence from G20 won’t affect summit consensus: India
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar says Xi skipping G20 summit has nothing to do with ties with New Delhi.
US imposes sanctions on leaders in Sudan’s RSF over ‘extensive’ abuses
Washington accuses paramilitary group's deputy commander and top general in West Darfur of human rights violations.
WHO sees ‘concerning’ COVID trends before winter as hospitalisations rise
The UN health agency says many countries stopped reporting COVID data and called for more vaccinations and surveillance.
African leaders seek global taxes for climate change at Nairobi summit
The Nairobi Declaration represents a united front for Africa before negotiations for more funding at COP28.
Fierce storm in southern Brazil kills at least 27 people
Governor of Rio Grande do Sul says death toll from extratropical cyclone is state's highest due to a climate event.
Fifty years after Chile’s coup, the search for truth continues
As 1973 coup still reverberates, a man is pushing for full history of US role in Augusto Pinochet's rise and fall.
Torrential rains kill at least 11 people in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
Severe rainstorms lash parts of Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, prompting floods and landslides.
Civilians reported killed as Russia shells outdoor market in east Ukraine
Russia allegedly targeted the city of Kostiantynivka, killing and wounding many, Ukrainian officials say.