Despair in Gaza as fighting intensifies despite Israel’s promise to scale back the war.
The Maldives upgrades ties with China amid pivot from India.
Ecuador’s president says the country is at war as gangs hold prison staff hostage.
Finland blocks three Russian property acquisitions.
Trump told EU that US would never help Europe under attack – EU official
A Hungarian politician flags a possible delay for Sweden’s NATO bid.
UK’s King Charles urges compassion and care for the environment in conflict.
According to the finance ministry, Ukraine received $1.34 billion under the World Bank project.
Putin press conference: Ukraine, the West and the Russian economy
Venezuela and Guyana presidents will meet amid territorial disputes.
South Korea and the US will hold a new round of nuclear consultation talks in Seoul.
Syria’s Assad in China seeks exit from diplomatic isolation.
Vietnam activists to seek US refuge after Biden administration deal – US officials.
The UK paid Rwanda an additional $126 million for the contested migrant plan.
UK interior minister travels to Rwanda to resurrect asylum plan.
Madagascar leader wins presidential vote, constitutional court says
Ghana minister confident of official creditor debt deal by end of next week
North Korea’s closure of African embassies a sign of economic hardships – South’s ministry
Biden tells Netanyahu that a 3-day fighting pause could help secure the release of hostages -Axios.
No ceasefire in Gaza, no votes, Muslim Americans tell Biden
US state senator acquitted of illegal firearms possession in Hong Kong.
RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more
Republican US House to hold first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing
China earthquake death toll rises to 149, two still missing after a week.
North Korea vows more satellite launches, beefs up military on border.
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping meet amid disputes over military and economic issues
US, South Korea revise deterrence strategy, boost drills over North Korea threat.
Taiwan monitors the Chinese carrier group in the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
Riots erupt in Dublin after children stabbed
Russia’s Shoigu accuses the West of seeking to expand the Ukraine war to the Asia-Pacific.
U.S. says it is ‘concerned’ about Hungary’s relationship with Russia
Zelenskiy, at NATO HQ, asks for weapons to face winter of ‘terror’
Strained France-Germany ties slow EU decision-making.
Japan ‘concerned’ US continues to fly Ospreys despite grounding request.
Elon Musk promises to wear a symbol of Gaza hostages.
China Objects to US Proposal for APEC Trade and Investment Policies -source.
Iran’s nuclear enrichment advances as it stonewalls UN, IAEA reports show.
Russia’s Lavrov assails West over switch to green energy.
Thousands protested in Belgrade to demand the annulment of elections.
In sea change for Poland, a new government is sworn in.
Taiwan vote must be free from ‘outside interference,’ senior US diplomat says
New party to face old guard in Bhutan’s fourth free vote
Dutch election: Far-right’s Wilders aims to be PM after shock win
Israel says fighting Hamas across Gaza, ships attacked in the Red Sea.
Canada’s Trudeau apologizes after Nazi veteran praised in parliament.
India would look into any ‘specific’ info on Sikh separatist killing in Canada-minister.
Biden aide held hours of ‘constructive’ talks with Chinese diplomat.
China’s military: US Navy ship ‘illegally’ entered territorial waters
South Korea hosts Japan and China as US allies try to reassure Beijing.
U.S. business optimism about China outlook falls to record low – survey
Bulgarian nationalists protest against NATO bases and want the government out.
China climate envoy says phasing out fossil fuels ‘unrealistic’
Australian Weather Bureau declares El Nino event in the country.
IAEA, Japan agree on continuous safety review of Fukushima water
More than 20 countries are now part of the US-led Red Sea coalition, Pentagon says
Iran lifts visa rules for 33 countries, including Gulf states (ISNA).
US tells UN it does not support call for Gaza ceasefire.
China says its fighters shadowed a US Navy patrol plane over the Taiwan Strait.
Israeli forces battle Hamas in southern Gaza, humanitarian concerns grow.
Exclusive: Taliban weighs using U.S. mass surveillance plan, met with China’s Huawei.
Israeli-Palestinian violence surges ahead of Netanyahu-Biden meeting.
Ukraine retakes more territory in the east and south in a counteroffensive.
EU talks migration as Italy and Germany worry over increased arrivals.
Belarus President Lukashenko returns to China seeks stronger ties.
Hezbollah tells US: Halt Israel’s Gaza attack to prevent regional war.
Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’ – UN expert.
U.S.-Iran detainee swap deal to go ahead on Monday says Tehran.
Greenland women ask Denmark for compensation over involuntary birth control.
NATO pledges further central military and economic aid to Ukraine
Sweden edges closer to NATO after a vote in the Turkish Parliamentary Commission.
Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for Red Sea container ship attack
Swedish court upholds life sentence in Iran executions case
Palestinians starve as Gaza war rages amid fears of exodus into Egypt.
Azerbaijan envisages amnesty for Karabakh fighters who bid farewell to arms.
EU trade chief seeks more balanced economic ties on China visit
Vanuatu to miss Pacific Islands summit with Biden at White House -official.
Israeli airstrikes kill 100 people in one of war’s deadliest nights, Gaza officials say
Argentina peso devalued over 50% as markets welcome Milei’s ‘tough pill’
Israelis say Hamas must be crushed despite Gaza casualties, U.N. rebuke
The Iranian foreign minister says neither Iran nor Israel believe in a two-state solution.
Azerbaijan tipped to host COP29 climate talks.
