Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boom
City-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.
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UN official says ‘window of opportunity’ for peace in DR Congo
The envoy lauds the progress in diplomatic efforts despite the worsening security and humanitarian situation.
Israel returns 22 stolen ancient artefacts to Greece
The cultural exchange comes amid strengthening ties between the two countries.
Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
The trial is expected to run into February and could test Germany's political stance on Ukraine.
UN Human Rights Council elects 15 members in uncontested vote
Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats.
Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US
Opposition leaders in Jamaica question why the deportation deal with the Trump White House has not been made public.
Colombia peace tribunal charges ex-FARC members with anti-Indigenous crimes
The former rebels are accused of abuses such as torture, murder and the displacement of Indigenous communities.
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn for money laundering, sanctions violations
The second-largest US bank faces record penalties for failing to comply with money laundering and sanctions laws.
Namibia battles cattle disease outbreak as EU suspends several meat imports
Foot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock farmers’ livelihoods and disrupts meat supplies as authorities impose curbs.
Israeli attacks kill one in Gaza, wound journalists in occupied West Bank
A year into the ceasefire, nearly two-thirds of Gaza is in Israeli hands and Netanyahu vows control of the West Bank.
Iran war live: Saudi coalition hits Houthi sites; Aramco office hit in east
A Saudi Aramco building has been hit in Dhahran, following Saudi-led coalition strikes on Houthi 'vital assets' in Yemen
OpenAI engineer charged after listening device found in meeting room
US authorities say a Saudi national was arrested and charged after allegedly planting a concealed surveillance device.
France seizes tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet
France seizes tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet
US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations that she offered access to Trump administration officials in exchange for money.
Sweden’s centre-left leader fails in second bid to form government
Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson says 'conditions not in place' to form government, prolonging deadlock.
Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities and airports
Explosions in Sanaa reported shortly after Saudi-led coalition's evacuation order as Houthis promise 'harsh' response.
‘Block, blunt, break’: What’s in NATO’s new Russia war plan?
NATO's top commander says he is revealing a plan to stop a Russian invasion of Europe.
Why has search of Ilhan Omar’s home before US midterms caused controversy?
Federal agents searched Omar's home in what she described as an attempt to 'weaponise federal law enforcement'.
Palestinians dream of returning home after Israel raids West Bank camps
Palestinians have been displaced from their homes in Tulkarem refugee camp and dream of returning home.
Yemeni government launches air strikes on Houthi positions
Yemeni rights group accuses the Houthis of killing five civilians and injuring more than a dozen others.