Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves devastation across China, Taiwan, Philippines
Southern China evacuates millions as Ragasa unleashes devastating floods, disrupting lives and critical infrastructure.
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Moldovan oligarch extradited to face charges over $1bn fraud
Trial of former kingmaker comes at sensitive time, as elections approach and authorities warn of Russian meddling.
UN General Assembly 2025 live: Palestine’s Abbas to speak by video
The president of the Palestinian Authority is among the chief speakers on the third day of the UN's General Assembly.
Greece’s expansive refugee deportation law tests limits of rights in EU
Rights groups say Greece is acting as Brussels’ bellwether for measures that aren’t always legal, moral, implementable.
North Korea building nuclear weapon stockpile, says Seoul
South Korea reports Pyongyang building up enriched uranium supplies, insists 'stopping' nuclear development 'urgent'.
Who are the artists speaking out against Israel’s war on Gaza?
A growing number of actors, musicians, writers and workers in the creative industries are calling out Israel’s genocide.
‘Strategic handshake’: How Pakistan is wooing Trump with critical minerals
Minerals diplomacy opens doors, but questions linger over Pakistan’s capacity to benefit from the $500m deal.
French ex-president Sarkozy gets 5-year jail term in Libya campaign case
Paris criminal court finds Nicolas Sarkozy partly guilty in trial related to alleged campaign funds from Libya.
Supermassive black holes not so massive say scientists
Study shows black holes may be smaller than believed, challenging models of cosmic growth.
Taiwan lowers Typhoon Ragasa death toll to 14; China starts cleanup
The weakened storm remains a rain threat to Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Italy, Spain send navy ships to protect Gaza flotilla after drone attacks
Italy and Spain intervene to ensure Gaza flotilla's safety in the Mediterranean after drones drop 'flashbang' devices.
LIVE: Israel bombing, ground invasion of Gaza amplify with 30 killed
Relentless attacks continue with Israel's army also targeting central and southern Gaza as global condemnation rises.
‘Bloodiest day’: How Gen-Z protest wave hit India’s Ladakh, killing four
Protesters, until now peaceful, have been demanding statehood and special protections for the region bordering China.
One million Syrian refugees returned home since al-Assad’s fall, UN says
According to UNHCR, more than seven million Syrians remain displaced inside the country.
‘War has rules’: UN event urges action to protect Palestinian children
Palestinian children face devastating losses as diplomats push for change during a UN assembly event.
Treasury Secretary Bessent tells NYC to ‘drop dead’ if it elects Mamdani
Bessent told Fox Business that if Mamdani is elected as NYC mayor, federal gov't would not bail out the city if needed.
Why Eswatini said yes to US deportees
A test case for third-country deportations: Eswatini faces legal and public pushback.
In his first UN speech, Syria’s al-Sharaa urges end to all sanctions
Syria’s first head of state to speak at UNGA in nearly 60 years calls for 'complete lifting of sanctions'.
Lithium Americas’ stock surges amid possible US government stake
The US government is reportedly considering as much as a 10 percent stake in the company.
Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine cleared to run against Museveni in 2026
The singer-turned-politician is hoping to unseat longtime president, who is seeking a seventh term.