Train Collision in Bangladesh Leaves at Least 17 Dead
At least 17 people were killed when a passenger train and a freight train collided outside Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, during a busy
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The Israel-Hamas war deepens the struggle between US and Iran for influence in the Middle East
As Israel readies for a ground invasion of Gaza, and Palestinian and Israeli civilian deaths continue to mount, a broader struggle for
Faltering German Government Challenged by New Far-Left Party
(Bloomberg) — A German Left party politician who has criticized military support for Ukraine announced the creation of a breakaway group that
Germany’s far-left star quits post-Communists to found populist party
BERLIN, Oct 23 (Reuters) – The star of Germany’s left-most parliamentary party has quit to set up her own populist formation, based
Israel Launches Strikes on Gaza as U.S. Backs Delaying Invasion: Live News
For 20 months, the Biden administration has attempted to stake out the moral high ground against Russia, condemning its brutal war on
China’s belt and road pivots to ‘small yet smart’ projects with ‘modest’ US$107 billion financing pledge
China has pledged 780 billion yuan (US$106.6 billion) in new financing for its Belt and Road Initiative – a modest figure compared
China’s President Xi inaugurates Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge
Oct. 23 (UPI) — On this date in history: In 1707, the British Parliament met for the first time after the Treaty
US and other Western nations issue joint statement on Israel’s right to defend itself, obligation to adhere to humanitarian law
President Biden, along with fellow leaders from Western-allied countries, reaffirmed their support for Israel and its right to defend itself Sunday while
Argentina Election Decides Between Javier Milei and Others
After leading in the polls for months, Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian economist, tumbled to second place in Argentina’s election on Sunday,
UN agency providing aid to Gaza expected to run out of fuel in 3 or 4 days, official says
A United Nations agency providing humanitarian aid in Gaza is expected to run out of fuel in three to four days, further
Israelis and Gazans Flee Amid Warnings of Wider Regional War
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, called that message a threat to collectively punish Palestinian civilians
After attack on Israel, Tim Scott cools on Ukraine aid in Iowa
With American attention turning toward the growing war between Israel and Hamas, Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott suggested Saturday in Iowa that
Defense expert casts doubt on potential impact of purported North Korean arms support for Russia
After Putin‘s meeting with Kim Jong Un, the DPRK increased the volume of cargo transportation to Russia Intelligence reports say North Korea
Tim Scott defends saying Biden has ‘blood on his hands’ in wake of Hamas attack
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) defended his previous comments where he alleged that President Biden has “blood on his hands,” in the wake
Venezuela Holds a Key Vote on Sunday. Here’s What You Need to Know.
One million Venezuelans are expected to head to the polls on Sunday to elect an opposition candidate to face President Nicolás Maduro
Video emerges, possibly from Luhansk airport, showing aftermath of successful ATACMS strike
Ukraine’s ATACMS strike shatters Luhansk airfield — video of the aftermath emerges A video allegedly of an airfield located in the Russian-occupied
Russian Missile Kills Six at Ukraine Postal Depot
A missile slammed into a postal depot overnight on the outskirts of Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, killing six workers and wounding
IDF Says It Killed Senior Hamas Rocket Commander
(Bloomberg) — Israel’s military warned that Iran-backed Hezbollah risks dragging neighboring Lebanon into war and said it responded after anti-tank missiles were
Iran sentences 2 journalists for collaborating with US. Both covered Mahsa Amini’s death
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A court in Iran sentenced two female journalists to up to seven years in prison for
Israel Prepares for Gaza Invasion Against Hamas: Live News Updates
Oct. 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET Oct. 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET Volunteers helping to pack aid for the Gaza Strip at
Indigenous Australians Say ‘Reconciliation Is Dead’ After ‘Voice’
The result of the referendum was decisive, and at the same time, divisive. It bruised Indigenous Australians who for decades had hoped
Why Nigeria’s lax attitude to names is causing a fuss
There has been quite a hullaballoo in Nigeria recently over the fact that the three top candidates in February’s presidential elections presented
Ukraine fears drone shortages due to China restrictions
Drones have had a profound effect on the war in Ukraine, used in great quantities by both sides. China’s move to place
First Humanitarian Aid Reaches a Hard-Pressed Gaza
Saturday marked two weeks since the Hamas rampage that killed more than 1,400 Israelis and triggered Israel’s declaration of war. Two of
UN chief lauds movement of aid into Gaza, but asks for ‘much, much more’
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on the international community to double down on efforts to provide humanitarian aid for Gaza
UN aid chief says second aid convoy for Gaza could lead to sustained relief
By Aidan Lewis CAIRO, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The United Nations is hoping a second convoy of trucks will be sent into
Ukraine, a Sniper Mission and the Myth of the ‘Good Kill’
SOUTHERN UKRAINE — What you need to understand about a sniper mission is that from the minute it begins to the minute
Israel-Hamas War: Latest Updates – The New York Times
Updated Oct. 21, 2023, 3:56 a.m. ET Oct. 21, 2023, 3:56 a.m. ET Trucks appeared to be moving through the Rafah border
India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space
India’s space agency has carried out the first in a series of tests flights ahead of its planned mission to take astronauts
South Korea’s Crowd Crush Disaster Prompts No Changes at the Top
From the beginning, with the grief still raw and anguished questions unanswered, the South Korean government distanced itself from the disaster that
The Normalcy Candidate
I don’t like to criticize anyone for doing the right thing. And what follows isn’t criticism, really, just an observation about the
14 Russian helicopters likely destroyed by US-provided ATACMS missiles in Ukraine: UK intel
Ukrainian strikes on two Russian airfields in Ukraine using new U.S.-provided long-range missiles likely destroyed 14 Kremlin helicopters this week, according to
White House asks Congress for $100B to support Israel, Ukraine, border efforts
The White House on Friday will send a roughly $100 billion emergency funding request to Congress that seeks additional money for border
Israel-Hamas War: Disagreements Delay Efforts to Open Gaza Aid Corridor
Diplomats said Egypt and Israel remained at odds over the details of getting humanitarian relief through the Rafah crossing. Among the disputes
Niger junta says ousted President Mohamed Bazoum tried to escape
The military government in Niger says it has foiled an attempt by the deposed former President, Mohamed Bazoum, to escape from custody.
President William Ruto signs controversial UHC bills
Kenya’s President William Ruto has approved controversial legislation that will see the biggest shake-up of the health sector in more than 20
‘We stand with Israel,’ Biden says in Oval Office address
President Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The president argued that providing financial and humanitarian aid
Another Setback for Rishi Sunak in a Local Election
Britain’s governing Conservative Party on Friday lost two of its safest parliamentary seats in a significant and ominous setback for the prime
Africa’s week in pictures: 13-19 October 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. It’s time for make-up backstage at Kibera Fashion Week in
Republicans push for border funding to be wrapped into Israel, Ukraine aid package
Oct. 19—WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate leaders called Tuesday for a bipartisan aid package for Israel’s counteroffensive against Hamas that also includes assistance