Biden signs debt ceiling bill, pulling US from brink of default
US president signs legislation lifting the debt ceiling, averting a catastrophic default on the government's debt.
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‘Second lease on life’ say survivors of deadly India train crash
Nearly 290 people have died in the accident involving three trains in the country's worst rail disaster in 20 years.
Italy detains two NGO vessels for defying new migrant rescue law
Rescue ships Sea-Eye 4 and Mare*Go have been blocked for 20 days for flaunting Italian legislation they call 'unjust'.
Gunman kills 3 Israeli troops near border with Egypt
Attack by man dressed in an Egyptian security forces uniform occurred during anti-drug operations.
Sudan army brings in reinforcements as it battles RSF in Khartoum
Fighting has intensified in Khartoum as well as Darfur, despite US sanctions imposed in wake of truce collapse.
UN, AU call for calm as death toll in Senegal violence rises
At least 15 people have been killed in Senegal following an outbreak of violence after sentencing of opposition leader.
Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath as president after historic win
Turkish president takes the seat of power for another five-year term after he is sworn in at parliament.
Timeline: The world’s deadliest train crashes
Train derailments are rare, yet collisions and accidents still occur despite efforts to improve safety.
UN agency for Palestinians raises just $107m of $300m needed
UNRWA provides services to nearly six million Palestinian refugees but is on verge of financial collapse, UN chief says.
In Pictures: India’s worst train disaster in 20 years
Rescuers race against time to pull out survivors, as toll from train collision in eastern India mounts to 261.
Wagner boss says Russian forces laid mines to harm his fighters
Mercenary force boss Yevgeny Prigozhin says Russian defence officials planted explosives on route of Wagner's retreat.
US says talks with China key to prevent ‘crisis or conflict’
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tells security summit that 'conflict is neither imminent nor inevitable'.
CIA chief made secret trip to China amid tensions: US official
CIA Director William Burns emphasised the importance of keeping communication open between China and the US.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 465
As the war enters its 465th day, here’s a look at the main developments.
South America: A hard road to unity
Brazilian President Lula da Silva's push for more integration across the region will need to overcome major challenges.
Biden delivers first Oval Office address, touts debt-ceiling win
US President is set to sign into law a bipartisan agreement to lift the government's borrowing limit, averting 'crisis'.
US bars former Haitian prime minister from entering the country
The sanction is the latest in a string of actions the US has taken to confront corruption in the Caribbean country.
World Bank’s new chief asks staff to ‘double down’ on development
Ajay Banga told employees his vision was 'to create a world free from poverty on a livable planet'.
Canada wildfires spread to new areas, prompting more evacuations
About 10,000 people have been ordered to leave a city in Quebec, amid hundreds of fires burning across the country.
Ecuador’s embattled President Lasso will not seek re-election
Guillermo Lasso's announcement comes weeks after he dissolved the legislature amid prospect of impeachment.