Biden’s adviser meets China foreign minister in bid to ease tensions
White House says Jake Sullivan and Chinese envoy Wang Yi had 'candid, substantive and constructive discussions'.
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US auto union chief warns ready to ‘amp up’ strike if no deal
Industrial action at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis enters third day with no sign of a quick resolution.
Atlantic storm Lee delivers chaos as forecasters call off some warnings
While tropical storm warnings remain in effect across parts of Canada, officials predict Lee will dissipate this week.
How will Iran populate the Strait of Hormuz islands the UAE also claims?
Iran wants to cement its hold over the islands in the strategic waterway where tankers and warships cross.
Israeli forces attack Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli occupation forces assault Palestinian worshippers peacefully protesting against settler provocation.
Industry Days professionals guide documentary filmmakers
Rights-based stories dominate second edition of pitching event with roundtables, production deals and cash awards.
Jewish pilgrims flock to historic Ukrainian city despite war with Russia
Thousands of Hasidic Jews visit Uman to see the grave of Rabbi Nachman, ignoring the threat from Russia's invasion.
Sudan’s armed rivals fight on another front, international legitimacy
The RSF's bid for political legitimacy in Sudan takes a hit as US sanctions cripple its quest.
Photos: Search continues for Libya’s missing; aid arrives for survivors
The death toll has surpassed 11,300, with about 40,000 people displaced from the disaster.
Three years on, how have the Abraham Accords helped the UAE?
While trade, travel have increased between the two, questions remain about the issue of Palestine.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un receives drones as gifts as Russia trip ends
North Korean leader on his way back home after trip to Russia.
Fourteen killed in plane crash during bad weather in Brazil’s Amazon
Heavy rainfall and poor visibility likely caused the pilot to misjudge the landing route, officials say.
Texas Senate acquits Ken Paxton in historic impeachment trial
Ken Paxton is to be reinstated to office after Texas senators clear him of wrongdoing in historic impeachment trial.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 571
As the war enters its 571st day, these are the main developments.
Iran cracks down on protests on Mahsa Amini’s death annivesary
Iranian authorities prevented Mahsa Amini's family from commemorating anniversary of her death, rights groups say.
Libya continues search for the missing as bodies wash up on its shores
The Libyan Red Crescent says more than 11,000 people died in the floods, with thousands still missing.
UN nuclear agency slams Iran for barring inspectors from monitoring program
IAEA chief condemned Iran's 'disproportionate and unprecedented' move to bar multiple inspectors assigned to the country
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso establish Sahel security alliance
The Sahel nations sign pact that will allow them to cooperate against threats of armed rebellion or external aggression.
UK comedian Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault: Media
Four women allege that Brand sexually assaulted them at the height of his fame, according to a media investigation.
Russia denies claims Ukraine retook village of Andriivka near Bakhmut
The commander of Ukraine's land forces posted a video purporting to show the liberation of Andriivka.