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UN warns against 'catastrophic' regional conflict
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warned Saturday against a "catastrophic" regional conflict as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah and Hamas militants on two fronts, on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
Israel warns south Lebanon residents to 'not return'
Israel warned residents of south Lebanon "not to return" to their homes on Saturday as Hezbollah said it launched missiles across the border on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Hezbollah fires at Israel as wars rage on Yom Kippur
Hezbollah said it launched a salvo of missiles at an Israeli military base on Saturday, as Israeli troops battled militants in Lebanon and Gaza on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Analysts warn more detail needed on new China economic measures
Analysts gave a cautious welcome to China's announcement Saturday of fresh fiscal stimulus to revive its ailing economy but warned that more details -- and specific headline figures -- were needed before its effect could be fully assessed.
China tees up fresh spending to boost ailing economy
China said Saturday it would issue special bonds to help its sputtering economy, signalling a spending spree to bolster banks, shore up the property market and ease local government debt as part of one of its biggest support packages in years.
China says will issue special bonds to boost ailing economy
China said Saturday it will issue special bonds to help its sputtering economy and that it had $325 billion in funds raised that it can deploy in the next three months to shore up the property market, ease local debt and bolster banks.
Alexei Navalny wrote he knew he would die in prison in new memoir
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, who was President Vladimir Putin's top political opponent before his death in February, believed he would die in prison, according to his posthumous memoir which will to be released on October 22.
Last-minute legal ruling allows betting on US election
Millions of dollars have poured into bets on who will win the US election after a last-minute court ruling opened up gambling on the vote, upping the stakes on a too-close-to-call race that has already put voters on edge.
Israel observes Yom Kippur amid firestorm over Lebanon strikes
Israel observed Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, on Saturday amid a firestorm of international criticism over its military offensive in Lebanon and its soldiers firing on peacekeepers.
Trump demonizes migrants in dark, misleading speech
Donald Trump painted an apocalyptic picture of a country being "occupied" by hordes of criminal foreigners in a campaign speech Friday as he escalated his efforts to make November's US election about a migrant crime wave that isn't happening.
X says 'alert' to manipulation efforts after pro-Russia bots report
X was "alert" to any platform manipulation attempts, the Elon Musk-owned site told AFP Friday, following a report that hundreds of apparent pro-Russian bot accounts were amplifying US election misinformation.
US, European markets rise before Boeing unveils sweeping job cuts
US and European stock markets rose Friday as traders weighed solid earnings from banking giant JPMorgan Chase, and mulled the outlook for interest rates.
Israel says fired at 'threat' near UN position in Lebanon
Israel said its forces fired at a threat near a UN peacekeeping position on Friday in Lebanon, acknowledging that a "hit" was responsible for wounding two Blue Helmets in an incident that has sparked a fierce diplomatic backlash.
Senegal set to announce breakaway development agenda: PM
Senegal's government will on Monday present plans to break away from foreign dependence and debt in favour of local resources and human capital, said Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.
UN says 2 peacekeepers wounded in south Lebanon explosions
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon on Friday warned of "very serious risks" for their Blue Helmets after explosions wounded two mission members near the Israeli border, the second such incident in two days.
Israel says fired at 'immediate threat' near UN position in Lebanon
Israel said its forces fired at a threat near a UN peacekeeping position on Friday in Lebanon, acknowledging that a "hit" was responsible for wounding two Blue Helmets, an incident that has sparked diplomatic backlash.
UK govt urged to raise pro-democracy tycoon's case with China
The UK government was on Friday urged to raise the case of jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai with China, after reports that foreign minister David Lammy is heading to Beijing.
From Tesla to Trump: Behind Musk's giant leap into politics
With his no-holds-barred embrace of Donald Trump, Elon Musk is not only backing the former president's bid to return to the White House but also signaling his own ambition to command the world stage on his terms.
Israel says conducting review after UN peacekeepers wounded in Lebanon
Israel announced on Friday it was conducting a "thorough review" following claims that its troops injured four UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, sparking a diplomatic backlash.
Zelensky in Berlin says hopes war with Russia will end next year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced hope Friday that the war with Russia will end next year, speaking during a visit to Berlin to ask for sustained military support.
Lebanon calls for 'immediate' ceasefire in Israel-Hezbollah war
Lebanon urged the UN on Friday to demand an "immediate" ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, nearly three weeks into a war that has killed 1,200 people and displaced more than a million others.
Nihon Hidankyo: Japan's A-bomb survivors awarded Nobel
Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo is a group of survivors of the US nuclear bombings that virtually obliterated the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II.
Tears, warnings after Japan atomic survivors group win Nobel
A grassroots group of survivors formed after the 1945 atomic bombings in Japan reacted with tears and dire warnings on Friday after winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
'Unspeakable horror': the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors who are advocating for "a world free of nuclear weapons".
Christian villagers 'trapped' in south Lebanon crossfire
Lebanese Christian Joseph Jarjour was hoping for a peaceful retirement at home in south Lebanon, but has instead found himself caught in the crossfire of the Israel-Hezbollah war.
Japanese atomic bomb survivor group Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to the Japanese anti-nuclear group Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha.
Deadly Israeli strike on Beirut likely targeted Hezbollah security chief
Israel appeared to target Hezbollah's security chief in air strikes on Beirut that killed 22 people, in the deadliest raid on the centre of Lebanon's capital since the Israel-Hezbollah war began.
20 Pakistan coal miners shot dead in attack
Twenty coal miners were shot dead in an overnight attack on their lodgings by a group of heavily armed men in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, police said Friday.
Clashes on South China Sea, Ukraine dominate Asia summit
The United States and its allies clashed on Friday with Russia and China at a summit in Laos dominated by disputes on maritime claims and Ukraine.
Zelensky meets Pope, Scholz as whirlwind Europe tour ends
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday, part of a whirlwind tour of European capitals aimed at drumming up support from allies ahead of a tough winter.
UK economy rebounds in August in boost to new govt
Britain's economy bounced back in August, official data showed Friday, boosting the new Labour government ahead of its maiden budget later in October.
20 Pakistan coal miners shot dead in attack: police
Twenty coal miners were shot dead in an overnight attack by a group of heavily armed men who laid siege to their lodgings in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, police said Friday.