Hurricane John strikes Mexico’s Pacific coast south of Acapulco
Hurricane John hit the same coastal area of Mexico where Hurricane Otis ravaged Acapulco last year, killing 47 people.
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Biden administration designates UAE ‘major defence partner’ in rare move
US-UAE boost military cooperation as Middle East tensions over war in Gaza surge and despite friction over Sudan war.
Myanmar anti-coup forces target Mandalay in struggle to oust military
Trained and guided by ethnic armed groups, Myanmar's volunteer fighting forces are challenging the generals' grip.
Gunman who killed 10 in Colorado grocery store found guilty of murder
Jury rejects defence plea that Ahmad Alissa was insane and hearing voices prior to 2021 shooting.
Egypt delivers more weapons to Somalia amid rising tensions with Ethiopia
Ties between Egypt and Somalia have grown this year over their shared mistrust of Ethiopia.
Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watches issued
A system of storms in the Caribbean is forecast to develop into Hurricane Helene by the middle of this week.
US plans to prohibit key Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles
US is concerned about data collection on US drivers by connected Chinese vehicles and potential manipulation.
UN officials say ‘atrocities must end’ in Gaza as Israeli raids kill dozens
Heads of UN agencies say they cannot do their jobs 'in the face of overwhelming need and ongoing violence'.
Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next?
From an IMF deal he wants to renegotiate to parliamentary elections, president-elect faces key challenges.
Man accused in ‘assassination attempt’ left note with plan to kill Trump
Would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh left note; judge orders he remain detained at new court hearing.
The US Fed cut interest rates by more than expected. So what?
Many households will have to wait for some time to feel the benefit of lower interest rates.
Israel is deliberately targeting journalists in Gaza: Experts
Press freedom groups point to a pattern of killing clearly identified journalists.
Thousands of people in south Lebanon flee intense Israeli bombardment
The Israeli military announced that it hit some 1,300 targets, saying it was going after Hezbollah weapons sites.
Japan says Russian patrol plane ‘violates’ its airspace three times
Defence Minister Minoru Kihara calls on the Russian government to prevent a recurrence.
‘Get away from Hezbollah’: Has Israel hacked Lebanon’s telecoms networks?
Israel sends text messages and recordings to scores of people and hacks radio networks.
Iran ready to resume nuclear negotiations immediately: Foreign minister
Foreign minister says Tehran will restart nuclear negotiations if other parties are willing.
Russia silent on corporate shootout at e-retailer Wildberries
The city street shootout at the company, owned by Russia's richest woman, harks back to the chaotic 1990s.
Russia and Ukraine face off over Kerch Strait
Ukraine accuses Russia of flouting maritime law by restricting Kerch Strait flanking occupied Crimea.
Tanzanian police crack down on planned opposition rally
Leaders arrested following police chief's warning of tough measures to block protest.
Israel warns civilians as air strikes pound Lebanon
Israeli warnings and bombardment of Lebanon raise fears of regional escalation into full-scale war.