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China starts new war games near democratic Taiwan

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 01:11
Beijing begins manoeuvres to north, south and east of island, days after President Lai made first National Day speech.

‘A name, a function and a philosophy’: The art of Indonesian batik

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 00:58
The city of Solo is the centre of the country's batik industry and is changing to keep up with the times.

US sheriff says ‘probably prevented’ third Trump assassination attempt

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 00:16
Suspect faces firearms charges but denies he tried to harm ex-US president and Republican candidate at California rally.

Biden surveys Hurricane Milton destruction in Florida, pledges support

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 22:21
US president says, 'We're doing everything we can' as Florida residents assess damage from back-to-back hurricanes.

Iceland PM calls new election as coalition government collapses

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 22:05
PM Bjarni Benediktsson calls election for November, cites policy disagreements as responsible for gov't collapse.

How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 21:31
Japanese recipient of this year's prize says those helping in Gaza should have been honoured.

Four soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli military site

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 21:09
Hezbollah says it launched a 'swarm of drones' at an Israeli military camp in Binyamina, northern Israel.

US deploying THAAD missile defence system, troops to Israel

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 20:23
US says move underscores 'ironclad commitment' to Israel's defence against 'further missile attacks by Iran'.

Prepping for the worst: Election workers anticipate threats in US vote

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 19:17
In 2020, Donald Trump cast doubt on the voting results. Four years on, election officials still face the consequences.

Ukraine rights envoy urges response to alleged execution of captured troops

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 19:12
Dmytro Lubinets says he sent letters to the United Nations and the International Red Cross regarding alleged killings.

UNIFIL says Israeli military forced entry at base in southern Lebanon

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 18:26
UNIFIL says two Israeli tanks 'destroyed the position's main gate and forcibly entered the position'.

Are the US and Israel creating a ‘new world order’ in the Middle East?

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 17:30
The US and Israel are rearranging the Middle East to their liking, argues Center for International Policy's Matt Duss.

Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and Resilience

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 15:49
A year into the genocide in Gaza, survivors of the destruction of al-Shifa Hospital recount the tragedy.

The ICC’s credibility is hanging by a thread

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 15:03
If the court does not issue arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant, it will lose its legitimacy.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to win Shanghai Masters final

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 14:43
The US Open and Australian Open champion levelled his career head-to-head record against Djokovic at 4-4.

India’s defence minister takes part in Hindu ‘weapon worship’ ceremony

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 14:01
Indians have celebrated Dussehra, a festival commemorating a symbolic victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology.

Israeli siege of north Gaza kills 300 Palestinians and traps thousands more

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 13:58
At least 300 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces during their siege and bombardment of northern Gaza.

SpaceX ‘catches’ giant Starship rocket booster in fifth flight test

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 13:53
SpaceX launches enormous rocket on boldest test flight yet, catching returning booster back at pad with mechanical arms.

What is UNIFIL?

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 13:45
The United Nations peacekeeping force has been in Lebanon since 1978, but today they are threatened by Israel.

Pakistan vs England second Test: Babar, Shaheen, Naseem dropped from squad

Around The Globe - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 13:32
Babar and both leading pacers are being 'rested on the basis of current form and fitness', Pakistan Cricket Board says.

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