California drought levels recede in the face of winter storms
About half of the state has been lifted out of drought conditions by a series of storms that have drenched the region.
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US labour market continues to be strong
Labour market resilience & stubbornly high inflation have increased odds the Fed will continue to raise interest rates.
Chinese, Indian foreign ministers discuss border peace at G20
The relationship between New Delhi and Beijing has been tense since deadly clashes along their border in 2020.
Libya approves constitutional changes in move towards elections
UN envoy has described the amendment as 'controversial within the Libyan political class and general citizenry'.
‘A Colombian Wild West’: Inside Maicao’s Arab community
Maicao, once the thriving heart of Colombia’s Arab community, faces population decline amid a slowing border economy.
Peter Obi says he will prove he won Nigeria election
Defeated candidate Peter Obi pledges to legally challenge the results a day after Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared winner.
Turkish families find shelter in trains after major earthquakes
In Iskenderun, Turkey, train carriages have been turned into temporary shelters for last month's earthquake survivors.
India’s G20 meeting ends without consensus on Russia-Ukraine war
Foreign ministers meeting is marred by disagreements as Russia and China reject joint statement calling for end to war.
Macron says era of French interference in Africa is ‘over’
French president begins four-nation tour of Africa to renew frayed ties.
Pakistani rupee hits record low amid IMF bailout delay
Pakistani rupee dropped by 6 percent against the US dollar, while interest rate was raised to 20 percent.
Vietnam parliament elects new president Vo Van Thuong
The presidency is largely ceremonial but is among four top positions in Vietnam, where the Communist Party holds power.
India’s Modi says ‘global governance has failed’ at G20 meeting
Indian prime minister calls on countries to find common ground amid global challenges.
‘Tip of the spear’: Battling the Golden Triangle’s drug lords
A low-intensity but bloody battle is being fought to contain the flow of drugs from Southeast Asia's 'Golden Triangle'.
Ukraine clings on in Bakhmut despite relentless Russian attacks
Russia believes a victory in the ruined eastern town would open a path to further advances in the Donetsk region.
Taiwan sees second Chinese air incursion as US agrees arms sale
Seventeen Chinese J-10 combat planes and four advanced Shenyang J-16 fighters entered Taiwan's air defence zone.
California panel rejects parole again for Robert Kennedy assassin
Lawyer for Sirhan Sirhan has accused the panel of bending to the will of California's governor, who opposes his parole.
Prosecutors present closing argument in Murdaugh murder case
The closely watched trial centres on Alex Murdaugh, a former South Carolina lawyer accused of killing his wife and son.
‘Repugnant’: US rebukes Israeli remark on Palestinian village
US State Department condemns Israeli minister's call for Huwara to be 'wiped out', calling it a 'disgusting' incitement.
TikTok sets new default time limits for under-18s
Changes come amid growing concerns globally over the popular app's security, and ability to push certain content.
Tunisia tennis star urges ‘dignity’ amid crackdown on immigrants
Ons Jabeur also shares on Twitter a picture of a Tunisian stamp from 1961 celebrating Africa Day.