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Video: Mayor among victims of Israeli attack in southern Lebanon
Israeli air raids across one of southern Lebanon’s biggest cities included an attack on a local government building.
UN report says 1.1 billion people living in acute poverty
Index shows that 83.2 percent of the world's poorest people live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
‘We will be watching’, US warns Israel on Gaza starvation
US ambassador to the UN warned Israel that any policy of starvation in Gaza would have implications.
India all out for 46 in first cricket Test match against New Zealand
Virat Kohli among five Indian batters dismissed for 0 after they opt to bat first in Bengaluru's overcast conditions.
In Taiwan, boba tea fans bemused at Dragons’ Den cultural appropriation row
Taiwanese struggle to understand the fuss after Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu calls out Montreal-based company.
TSMC posts forecast-beating profit amid soaring demand for AI chips
World’s largest contract chipmaker reports record $10.1bn net profit for the third quarter.
Is China’s new stimulus enough to revive its economy?
China is trying to revive its economy from a COVID-era slump, but is it doing too little, too late?
Israeli strike hits Syria’s Latakia, state media reports
Two injured in rare strike on port city that is a stronghold of President al-Assad and located near a Russian airbase.
Leaked US warning to Israel to ‘let aid in Gaza’ is merely a distraction
The Biden administration is trying to hide its complicity in genocide and help Harris win the election.
India hits out at ‘cavalier’ Trudeau as rift with Canada deepens
Canadian PM said India made 'horrific mistake' by violating country's sovereignty as relations plunge to new low.
West Bank villagers return to shattered Zanuta with keys but no homes
Settler attacks forced Palestinians out of Zanuta. They've now returned, but aren't allowed to rebuild.
Paul Pogba ready to ‘give up money’ to play football for Juventus again
Midfielder wants to be in France's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but the decision will be up to coach Deschamps.
Israeli settlers’ ambitions for Lebanon and Greater Israel
As Israel's invasion of Lebanon escalates, some Israelis are pushing the idea of expanding Israel's territory yet again.
JD Vance says Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election
The Republican has previously sidestepped questions about whether he supports Trump's false claims of voter fraud.
Three state court rulings ease voting restrictions ahead of US elections
Rulings in three states - including Georgia - reverse measures that would have limited some voters from casting ballots.
China accuses Japanese vessel of ‘illegally’ entering disputed waters
The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East China Sea.
US says B2 bombers launched ‘precision strikes’ against Houthis in Yemen
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says strikes aimed at countering Houthis' 'destabilising behaviour'.
Thailand, where Buddhism reigns, challenges Malaysia for Asia’s halal crown
Bangkok recently unveiled a four-year plan to capitalise on the growing market for Muslim-friendly food and products.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 965
As the war enters its 965th day, these are the main developments.
Kamala Harris spars with Bret Baier over immigration in Fox News interview
The Democratic presidential candidate defended track record and called for solutions to a 'broken immigration system'.