China demands retraction of Japanese premier’s statements on Taiwan
China has once again criticized Japan over statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan. The nature of the statements
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WeRide cleared to run fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
WeRide has secured approval to operate commercial, fully driverless robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The permit, issued on 31 October, authorises
Amazon Germany hires 12,000 seasonal workers ahead of holidays
Amazon has hired around 12,000 seasonal workers in Germany ahead of the Black Friday and Christmas shopping rush, the company has said,
UN climate conference host Brazil urges nations to negotiate and find solutions to global warming
With a direct letter sent to nations, host country Brazil is shifting the U.N. climate conference into a higher gear. The letter
The future of Ukraine’s air force is taking shape
Ukraine said on Monday that it signed an agreement to buy up to 100 Rafale F4s by 2035. It marks the French
Community teams up to fix a Vietnam-era veteran’s roof
GRAND LEDGE, Mich. (WLNS) — An effort is underway in Grand Ledge to help a 77-year-old Vietnam-era veteran get a new roof,
Rights group cites 98 Palestinian deaths in Israeli detention during Gaza war
Rights group claims that at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since October 2023, alleging claims of torture and medical
For Good’ was filmed at this surreal National Park in Egypt
When Wicked: For Good hits theaters on Friday, audiences might think they’re looking at CGI. But those sweeping white rock formations that
Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets
Ukraine will get up to 100 of France’s Rafale F4 fighter jets as well as advanced air defence systems in a major
South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of ‘cleansing agenda’
South Africa has said it does not want to receive any more chartered flights carrying Palestinians, days after the controversial arrival of
Israeli military says Palestinians killed in Gaza despite ceasefire
The Israeli military said on Monday that its forces had killed two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire, saying the
S&P Global boost for South Africa, Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa’s two biggest economies received favorable assessments from S&P Global Ratings, which praised government policies in both countries. South Africa secured
Landslide Hits Bus, Killing 6 As Heavy Rain Pounds Central Vietnam
The search for buried passengers was expected to continue Monday after a landslide slammed into a bus on a hazardous mountain pass
Polish prime minister says weekend rail line explosion near Warsaw was act of ‘sabotage’
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A railway line bringing passenger trains into Warsaw from southeastern Poland on Sunday was damaged by an explosion
How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force
Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence and gunshot injuries. A crowd runs in panic along a dusty street. Shots ring
Retamim residents fear for safety after heavy gunfire from nearby Bedouin village
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the scene, and blamed previous Shin Bet head Ronen Bar for not acting on Bedouin crime.
Hamas member’s diary published, reveals exploitation of Gaza’s civilian infrastructure
The terrorist described how Hamas used UN and civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip to its advantage in battle. IDF soldiers seized
‘A Palestinian state would be a Hamas terror state’
The delegation, organized by the European Division of the Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Embassy in Berlin, aims to deepen future German
German finance minister seeks better market access in China talks
Lars Klingbeil, Germany’s Finance Minister, boards a Bundeswehr Air Force aircraft at Berlin Brandenburg Airport to fly to Beijing. Klingbeil is visiting
Ukrainian foreign minister appeals for funds for drones
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has appealed to his country’s supporters for funds to scale up drone production. He wrote on X
Iran begins cloud seeding to induce rain amid historic drought
Authorities in Iran have sprayed clouds with chemicals to induce rain, in an attempt to combat the country’s worst drought in decades.
Top 9 Countries Where Tourists Feel They’re No Longer Welcomed Warmly
Spain’s Anti-Tourism Uprising Spain’s Anti-Tourism Uprising (Image Credits: Unsplash) In July 2024, thousands marched down Barcelona’s La Rambla carrying signs reading “Tourism
Israeli gov’t to discuss state probe on October 7 after High Court order
October Council demanded that the government decide to conduct the probe, calling any other meeting result a “war on the future of
Zelensky touts Greek gas pact, says ‘historic’ French deal to come
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he will sign an agreement with Greece on gas imports and expects an “historic
Little-known treasures of a city’s hidden museum
The city of Hull boasts a plethora of museums and galleries, as well as world-renowned tourist attractions, including The Deep aquarium. But
Four killed after two boats carrying migrants capsize off Libya’s coast
At least four people have been killed when two boats carrying migrants and asylum seekers capsized off Libya’s coast, according to the
Lula’s former human rights minister formally accused of sexual misconduct
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police formally accused President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ’s former human rights minister Silvio
Putin, Netanyahu discuss Middle East in phone call, Kremlin says
The two discussed Gaza in the context of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners,
Steinmeier honours Italian ‘guest workers’ who rebuilt German economy
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Saturday thanked the Italian migrants, once known as “guest workers,” who helped rebuild Germany after World War
Eastern German premier wants Russian energy after Ukraine war ends
The premier of the eastern German state of Saxony is calling for energy to be sourced from Russia again after the end
China readies Shenzhou mission ahead of schedule after spacecraft damage
By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING (Reuters) -China has begun preparations to send a Shenzhou spacecraft to its permanently inhabited space station ahead of
German chancellor insists he won’t cooperate with far-right AfD
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reiterated that his party will not cooperate with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. “Not because
Japan steps up response as deadly bear attacks hit record
Japan is ramping up its response to a record number of deadly bear attacks, local media reported on Saturday. Facing an acute
Why a centuries-old Mexica myth became Mexico’s enduring symbol
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The almighty eagle perched on a cactus while devouring a serpent on Mexico’s flag hints at the myth
FIDF, Nefesh B’Nefesh hold first Yom Siddurim for lone soldiers in two years
Over 4,000 lone soldiers from 70 countries attended the Yom Siddurim (Errand Day) event, taking advantage of the unique on-site opportunity to
Seven killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir
At least seven people have been killed and 27 more injured after a cache of confiscated explosives detonated in a police station
UNIFIL says Israeli wall crosses de facto Lebanon border
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon reportedly informed the IDF that the wall made nearly an acre of land inaccessible to
Displaced Palestinian families suffer as heavy rains flood Gaza tent camps
Displaced Palestinians are reeling after heavy rains flooded their tents in makeshift displacement camps in Gaza City, as the United Nations warns
Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv
A Russian drone has slammed into a block of flats in eastern Kyiv, killing six people and wounding dozens of others, during
Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced an official investigation the unrest that broke out during election week, following accusations that her