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‘Russia will not attack any other European country’: Albanian PM Edi Rama
Al Jazeera interviews the Western Balkans leader as fears rise across Europe of a spillover effect from the Ukraine war.
US eyes troop ‘flexibility’, increased defence spending in South Korea
Defense Secretary Hegseth says North Korea to remain main focus but US soldiers could be directed elsewhere in region.
NYC mayoral election: Candidates, polls, results and what’s at stake
The election in the biggest US city has grabbed eyeballs globally. Its verdict could shape US politics.
Doha declaration ‘booster shot for development’ amid global uncertainty: UN
UN chief tells Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar that 700 million people live in extreme poverty.
NYC mayoral election live: Polls open as Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa face off
Mayoral race pits Democrat Zohran Mamdani against independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills two people as it batters Philippines
Storm causes havoc as it hits centre of the country, displacing hundreds of thousands.
A look inside Egypt’s newly unveiled Grand Egyptian Museum
After two decades and an estimated cost of $1bn, the Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors to the public on Tuesday.
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 26 as it slams into central Philippines
Residents seek refuge on rooftops, and cars float through flooded streets on the island of Cebu.
Starbucks sells majority stake in China business as it eyes expansion
The US coffee giant wants to more than double its presence in China with the help of private equity firm Boyu Capital.
Worker dies in Italy after rescue from partially collapsed medieval tower
The Romanian worker was trapped for hours under the rubble following the partial collapse of Rome's Torre dei Conti.
LIVE: Thousands in overcrowded Gaza shelters amid Israeli shelling
Constant Israeli artillery shelling witnessed in southern Gaza; farms and houses destroyed in eastern Gaza City.
Saudi Crown Prince MBS to visit Trump on Nov 18: White House
Saudi Arabian leader's visit will be second with Trump as US president, eight years after his 2017 trip to Washington.
North Korea’s former ‘head of state’ Kim Yong Nam dead at 97
Senior official known for his loyalty to the Kim family served as head of Supreme People’s Assembly for two decades.
Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister
Move comes after Betssy Chavez, who is on trial on coup charges, fled to the Mexican Embassy in Peru.
Trump endorses Cuomo, threatens to cut funds for NYC if Mamdani wins
Day before the vote, Trump says 'highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds' if Democrat candidate wins.
US family sues Tesla, alleging wrongful death due to faulty doors
The lawsuit, filed on Friday, alleges lithium-ion battery pack in Model S caused the electronic door systems to fail.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon, killing two and wounding seven
The attacks in two towns come a day after Israel threatened to escalate its assault on alleged Hezbollah targets.
Guinea military government leader enters presidential race
Mamady Doumbouya formally files papers for December 28 vote, aimed at restoring constitutional order after 2021 coup.
Israel releases five Palestinian prisoners as killings continue in Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says it also received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel through the Red Cross.