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Expectations grow that Pyongyang may soon test a nuclear weapon — and its relations with its closest ally.
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North Korea fires more missiles; second launch in three days
Short-range weapons were fired towards Japan, after the US redeployed an aircraft carrier close to the Korean Peninsula.
US to expand historical site marking Native American massacre
Site in Sand Creek, Colorado memorialises the massacre of more than 230 Native Americans by US soldiers in 1864.
Haiti faces a ‘cholera time bomb’, UN official warns
Haitian authorities confirm one death, 54 suspected cases as response to cholera outbreak in Port-au-Prince ramps up.
Ethiopian government, Tigray rebels accept peace talks invitation
The African Union invited the rival parties to negotiations in South Africa aimed at ending a two-year conflict.
India-made cough syrups may be tied to 66 deaths in Gambia: WHO
Dozens of kids died from kidney injuries that may be linked to contaminated cough & cold syrups made by an Indian firm.
Bosnian Serb opposition parties call for recount of ballots
Opposition parties in Bosnia's Republika Srpska entity have accused long-term Serb leader Milorad Dodik of fraud.
Biden surveys damage, pledges aid to Florida after Hurricane Ian
FEMA says it will continue to provide resources to Florida as US damage assessment after devastating storm continues.
Sustained wage-price spirals are rare, interest hikes help: IMF
Wage and price hike dynamics in 2020 and 2021 were driven by 'highly unusual' pandemic shocks, IMF said.
Ukraine takes swaths of territory, despite Russia’s mobilisation
In week 32 of the war, Kyiv makes more advances in the east and south while Moscow pulls back forces from Crimea.
Ugandan president apologises for son’s tweets on annexing Kenya
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is outspoken on social media, often trading barbs with the opposition and talking foreign policy.
Twitter and Musk have not yet reached deal to end lawsuit: Report
Musk's proposal to abide by his original plan to buy Twitter is based on it dropping its case against him.
Goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 out of reach, report says
Effects of COVID and Ukraine war make it unlikely for eradicating extreme poverty by decade's end, World Bank says.
Rwandan court frees reporters accused of spreading false news
Rights groups say Rwanda has one of the worst human rights records in Africa and accuse Kigali of stifling dissent.
Settlement reached in lawsuit over Alec Baldwin shooting incident
Family of Halyna Hutchins, killed on the set of 'Rust' last year, says production of the film will resume in January.
Hurricane Ian deals blow to Florida’s shaky insurance sector
About 12 percent of Florida residents have no homeowners' insurance - rates are far higher than in the rest of the US.
Four killed in bombing at Afghan Interior Ministry mosque
Interior Ministry spokesman says 25 wounded in suicide bombing at mosque used by visitors and ministry employees.
In Kashmir, India’s home minister says no to talks with Pakistan
Amit Shah ruled out negotiations with Islamabad but says he's ready for dialogue with Kashmiris.
Ties in focus as Pakistan army chief meets US officials
Analysts say General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in Washington to ensure relations remain functional.
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian, wound two journalists
A Palestinian man was shot dead and at least two others were injured in the town of Deir al-Hatab, east of Nablus.