UK’s Queen Elizabeth cancels COP26 attendance ‘on medical advice’
The queen stayed overnight in hospital last Wednesday after undergoing initial tests for an unspecified ailment.
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Turkey extends Syria and Iraq military missions by two years
Turkey's main opposition CHP voted against the motion, arguing the government failed to explain why it is needed.
FCC revokes China Telecom America’s authority to operate in US
US telecommunications regulator designates major Chinese company as a national security threat, orders shutdown.
Biden to meet pope amid pressure from anti-abortion US bishops
Joe Biden, the first Catholic US president since JFK, says he does not believe in abortion but can not impose his views.
US stocks set more all-time highs
The S&P 500 and Dow hit fresh records as Tuesday’s round of earnings kicked off.
Canada’s Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet
Former Greenpeace staffer Steven Guilbeault will take over as environment minister and a new defence minister was named.
‘Climate catastrophe’: World faces 2.7C temperature rise
Such an increase will lead to more devastating effects around the world from fatal floods to wild fires and storms.
Most Poles think Warsaw should give ground in EU dispute: Survey
New poll suggests strong public disapproval of the stance the Polish government has taken in legal row with Brussels.
Massive cyberattack disrupts petrol stations in Iran
Hackers target online petrol distribution system near the anniversary of deadly fuel protests.
Majority in US concerned about climate, blame oil firms: polls
The data comes as President Joe Biden has struggled to pass climate change legislation and before UN's COP 26.
Four people drown after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece
One person still missing, 22 others rescued following incident near the Greek island of Chios in the Aegean Sea.
Turnkey: US new home sales hit six-month high
The median sales price of a new home jumped 18.7% from a year ago to a record $408,800, according to US government data.
YouTube, TikTok, Snap execs to face US senators on kids’ safety
The platforms are woven into the fabric of young people’s lives, often influencing their dress, dance moves and diet.
Officials: Iran behind drone attack on US base in Syria
Pro-Iran outlets say drone attack on Americans, Syrian allies at al-Tanf was in response for Israeli strike on Palmyra.
US unveils new coronavirus rules for international travel
Starting November 8, adult visitors to the US will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with few exceptions.
Palestinians in Gaza call to save seven hunger-striking prisoners
Solidarity protest in Gaza demands release of seven prisoners held without charge or trial who are now on hunger strike.
US says it will evaluate ‘entire relationship’ with Sudan
The Biden administration announces pausing $700m in aid to Sudan after military takeover and arrest of civilian PM.
Facebook pours billions into ‘metaverse’ as ad business falters
Shares of the company were up about 2 percent at $336 in volatile extended trading on Monday.
Sudan’s military fires on anti-coup protesters, killing several
Thousands protest after Sudan's military seizes power in a coup and arrests interim PM Abdalla Hamdok.
Dow, S&P 500 close at records as earnings week kicks off
Earnings have been good so far, with most topping analysts' expectations.