China launches three astronauts to Tiangong space station
The team will complete China's first-ever crew handover in orbit on board the Tiangong space station, state media says.
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With inflation high, US consumer confidence down for second month
November’s figure is the lowest since July and indicates that Americans are taking a more gloomy view of the economy.
Top Chinese security body calls for ‘crackdown’ after protests
Chinese universities send students home and police fan out in Beijing and Shanghai to prevent more protests.
Pakistan FM travels to Kabul, meets Taliban amid border tensions
Hina Rabbani Khar holds talks with her Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi a day after Pakistan Taliban ended truce.
Senegal book place in World Cup last 16 with 2-1 win over Ecuador
African champions progress to the knockout phase courtesy of captain Kalidou Koulibaly's second-half winner.
Explainer: Is the Mauna Loa volcano eruption in Hawaii dangerous?
No evacuation orders have been issued as Hawaii's Big Island experiences earthquakes, lava flows and volcanic gas.
UK summons Chinese ambassador after arrest of BBC journalist
The British foreign office rebukes Zheng Zeguang after Ed Lawrence's arrest and alleged assault in Shanghai.
Women survived Pakistan’s floods but face worsening health crisis
Hundreds of thousands of women are still struggling with reproductive issues and spiralling mental health concerns.
Killer of South African anti-apartheid leader stabbed in prison
Gunman who killed Chris Hani in 1993 was stabbed by another inmate after he was granted parole, authorities say.
World Cup: African fans in Qatar confident teams will advance
After stellar performances by Ghana and Cameroon, fans see their teams going through to the next World Cup stage.
What is delaying Turkey’s ground operation in northern Syria?
Turkish President Erdogan has said that his country will force the YPG away from the Turkey-Syria border.
A ‘march to unite India’, led by Congress, reaches half-way mark
The nationwide march on foot, led by India's main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, has reached its 80th day.
Israeli filmmaker’s remarks on Kashmir Files trigger row in India
Israeli envoy to India slams Nadav Lapid after he calls controversial film on Kashmir dispute 'propaganda' and 'vulgar'.
QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips sign LNG deal for Germany
The agreement provides Germany with two million tonnes of LNG annually for at least 15 years starting from 2026.
NATO chief says alliance will not back down on Ukraine aid
Foreign ministers meeting in Bucharest are focusing on ramping up more winter aid for Kyiv.
Stowaways travel from Nigeria to Canary Islands on ship’s rudder
The three men rescued by the Spanish coastguard after 11 days at sea showed symptoms of dehydration and hypothermia.
China moves to curb protests, some COVID curbs eased
Heavy police presence on streets of protest cities after an unprecedented outpouring of anger over harsh curbs.
In Mongolia, climate crisis threatens herding traditions
The nomads who have travelled around Mongolia's Tsaikhir Valley for generations struggle with intensifying drought.
Musk: Apple wants to block Twitter from its app store
The billionaire CEO of Twitter and Tesla said Apple was pressuring Twitter over content moderation demands.
British PM Sunak says ‘golden era’ of UK-China relations is over
Rishi Sunak warned Monday that China posed a 'systemic challenge' to UK 'values and interests'.