As US watches on, China-Saudi relations grow in importance
Chinese President Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia to much fanfare, unlike the low-key welcome afforded to US President Biden.
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NYT journalists, workers on 24-hour strike for ‘better newsroom’
Employees hold first such strike at the newspaper in more than 40 years as negotiations over contracts drag on.
North Korean hackers used Itaewon tragedy for malware: Google
Google's anti-hacking unit says state-backed hackers exploited Halloween disaster to target internet users with malware.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 288
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 288th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Iran conducts first protest-related execution
The man was convicted of injuring a security guard with a knife, while others have been sentenced to death.
FTX founder Bankman-Fried facing market rigging probe: Report
Investigation is focused on whether Bankman-Fried manipulated the market for two cryptocurrencies, New York Times says.
Japan upgrades Q3 GDP as global recession, COVID risks linger
Tokyo says economy contracted 0.8 percent in July-September period, compared with earlier estimate of 1.2 percent.
Cambodia’s Mekong dolphin is dying despite efforts to save it
The dolphin’s decline is a stark illustration of the global biodiversity crisis and the challenges of conservation.
Indonesia releases convicted Bali bomber Umar Patek
Patek was serving a 20 year sentence for his role in the 2002 attacks that killed 202 people from 21 countries.
Theranos’s Balwani gets nearly 13 years over blood-testing hoax
Former chief operating officer of blood-testing startup was found guilty of conspiracy and fraud in July.
World’s biggest mutual fund manager quits Net Zero effort
Vanguard Group among top investors facing heat from US Republican politicians over use of ESG factors in investments.
US Supreme Court hears case to determine authority over elections
Republican politicians advance theory that could shift power away from courts in determining election rules and maps.
A look at years of political chaos in Peru
Peruvian politics marked by series of corruption cases and crises, the latest being removal of President Pedro Castillo.
Killing of Pakistani journalist Sharif in Kenya ‘planned’: Report
Pakistani investigators say veteran journalist Arshad Sharif's killing was a 'planned assassination'.
Russia could be fighting in Ukraine for a long time: Putin
US slams 'loose talk' on nuclear weapons after Putin says Moscow would only use atomic weapons to defend its territory.
Trump pushes for immunity from lawsuits relating to January 6
Lawyers for former US president argue that he was acting in his official capacity ahead of the deadly Capitol attack.
US Justice Department finds ‘incompetence’ in Whitey Bulger death
A report issued Wednesday recommends disciplinary action for prison workers in connection to the famed mobster's murder.
Ukraine wants a special tribunal to prosecute Putin. Can it work?
Ukraine President Zelenskyy calls on US to support the establishment of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression.
US second gentleman slams hate ‘epidemic’ amid anti-Semitism rise
At White House roundtable, Doug Emhoff urges everyone to condemn anti-Semitism and warns against normalising bigotry.
Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to highest level in 15 years
Central bank has raised rates at record pace to 4.25 percent to fight inflation but signalled hikes was near an end.