Ecuador president calls for dialogue with Indigenous protesters
Dozens of people arrested during demonstrations and highway blockades to protest against rising fuel prices.
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Saudi Arabia designates Hezbollah’s financial arm as ‘terrorists’
Riyadh freezes assets of Lebanon-based Al-Qard Al-Hassan and bans dealings with the association over Hezbollah links.
Erdogan says he expects to discuss F-35 dispute with Biden
Turkish president says he seeks to discuss the issue with the US leader on the sidelines of climate summit in Glasgow.
Four Pakistani police killed in violence at far-right TLP protest
Clashes broke out at a rally of the banned TLP group which is demanding the release of its imprisoned leader.
Saudi Arabia, UAE summon Lebanon envoys over Yemen war criticism
Gulf states angered by Lebanese information minister's remarks about the Saudi-led war against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Putin signals additional natural gas may be bound for Europe
Putin ordered state-controlled energy giant Gazprom to start rebuilding European gas inventories next month.
Americas COVID cases are down, vaccine inequity still a problem
The Pan American Health Organization says only 44 percent of people in Americas are fully vaccinated.
Deadly projectile recovered in Alec Baldwin movie set shooting
Police say 'live rounds' involved in shooting that killed a cinematographer and wounded the director on film, Rust.
Khalilzad urges US engage with Taliban to avert Afghan collapse
Former US envoy says Biden should pursue 'normalcy', defends peace deal he negotiated, blames Ghani for failures.
Iran says Vienna nuclear talks to resume by end of November
Iran and world powers party to the 2015 nuclear deal will return to Vienna within weeks after months of delay.
Arctic ground ‘literally collapsing’ amid abrupt thaw
Experts say global emissions need to be cut now to limit the release of potent greenhouse gases from thawing permafrost.
Iraq election body soon to announce final results after recount
More than 1,300 complaints were made following the elections by Shia groups alleging vote fraud.
US-bound migrant caravan slowly making its way north
The 2,000-member caravan risks being blocked by Mexican forces or expelled by US officials, if it reaches the border.
Pope to visit Canada amid fury about Indigenous school abuse
The date for Pope Francis's visit is not set and comes after calls for apology about child abuse at church-run schools.
Saudi Arabia’s rivalry with Dubai for regional HQs heats up
Saudi officials are talking to 7,000 firms around the world about opening regional headquarters in the kingdom.
Kenya to convert oil plants to LNG in climate-friendly grid push
Kenya plans to mothball or convert oil-fired power plants to cleaner liquified natural gas by 2030.
Hey big spender: UK’s Sunak promises higher public spending
UK finance minister said he will boost public spending, thanks to a stronger than expected pick-up in economy.
China says Taiwan ‘has no right’ to join UN, after US nod
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had previously called for Taiwan's 'meaningful participation' at the organisation.
African Union suspends Sudan over coup
Pan-African body says the suspension will be in place until civilian-led transitional government is restored.
Merck strikes deal for global access to COVID-19 medication
The deal could pave the way for the use of antiviral drug molnupiravir in 105 low- and middle-income countries.