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Israel-Hamas war already hitting regional economies: IMF chief
The raging war between Israel and Hamas is already battering the economies of nearby countries, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund told a Saudi investor forum on Wednesday.
UN warns Gaza fuel shortage will stop aid work by end of day
The main UN aid agency in besieged Gaza warned it will have to stop operations by the end of Wednesday because it is running out of fuel, as Hamas said overnight Israeli strikes killed at least 80 people.
Russia's Shoigu says Moscow exhausting Ukrainian army
Russia claimed Wednesday it was exhausting Ukraine's army, 20 months into a campaign where neither side has made signficant gains.
Biden hosts Australian PM for gala visit amid crises
US President Joe Biden hosts Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a lavish state visit Wednesday where their focus on China risks being overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Japan court says gender change sterilisation rule unconstitutional
Japan's top court said on Wednesday that requiring transgender people to be sterilised in order to change their legal gender was unconstitutional.
Asia stocks helped by China spending plan, oil down on Israel hope
Most markets rose Wednesday after China unveiled plans for $137 billion in extra debt to boost infrastructure spending, while oil extended losses on hopes that Israel will scale back its plans for a Gaza ground invasion.
Myanmar nationals ask Philippines to probe alleged war crimes
Five Myanmar nationals asked the Philippines on Wednesday to investigate alleged war crimes committed by 10 serving or former members of Myanmar's military against the mainly Christian Chin minority.
Israel-Hamas war already affecting regional economies: IMF head
The raging war between Israel and Hamas is already battering the economies of nearby countries, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund told a Saudi investor forum on Wednesday.
Indonesia's three-way presidential race set as deadline nears
The candidates for next year's Indonesian presidential election were set Wednesday, with septuagenarian former special forces general Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, the president's son, seen as the frontrunners.
'Severely punished': Vietnam environmental activists face crackdown
Hoang Thi Minh Hong had worried for months she could become the next environmental activist swept up in Vietnam's crackdown, so she closed her NGO and began keeping a low profile.
UN agency warns of 'halt' to Gaza aid operations
A UN agency warned it could be forced to stop aid operations in war-riven Gaza on Wednesday due to dwindling fuel supplies, as calls mounted for a humanitarian "pause" in fighting.
US Republicans try, try again with fourth speaker nominee
Republicans on Tuesday made their fourth pick in just two weeks to replace the ousted speaker of the US House of Representatives, underlining the chaos engulfing the fragmented party after three previous nominees failed to win the gavel.
Argentina's Milei repels women voters, fires up disgruntled men
In Argentina, where women have made some recent gains but are still fighting for full equal rights, anti-establishment presidential candidate Javier Milei has divided the electorate with an unashamedly machismo stance.
With Mideast crisis, Russia and China hope to turn tables on US
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States has sought to isolate Moscow and pressure China to keep its distance. With war in the Middle East, Russia and China are seeking to turn the tables.
In US heartland, activists press Native Americans to vote
With an eye on the 2024 presidential election, Codie Horse-Topetchy is feeling jubilant. She just registered 50 people to vote at the Comanche Nation Fair in Lawton, Oklahoma -- a resounding success.
Biden treads tightrope on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
US President Joe Biden’s administration is treading a tightrope on Israel, with Washington firmly backing its ally while urging caution and calling for pauses in the fighting to get aid into Gaza.
Trump would 'arbitrarily' inflate his net worth: former lawyer
Donald Trump's onetime lawyer turned bitter foe Michael Cohen took the witness stand on Tuesday in the business fraud case against the former US president, accusing his ex-boss of "arbitrarily" inflating his net worth.
UN chief alleges law violations in Gaza, angering Israel
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday alleged violations of international law in Gaza and urged an immediate ceasefire as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in response to Hamas attacks, with the crisis deeply dividing the Security Council.
Scepticism over Macron idea of anti-IS 'coalition' to fight Hamas
French President Emmanuel Macron evoked an international coalition along the lines of the one that defeated Islamic State (IS) extremists in Iraq and Syria to fight Palestinian militant group Hamas but such an idea will struggle to even get off the ground, experts say.
California suspends tests of GM's Cruise self-driving car
California authorities on Tuesday suspended testing of Cruise self-driving cars being developed by General Motors, citing safety concerns following a series of accidents and other problems.
'We want him home': US reporter Evan Gershkovich's sister
The sister of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia since March on spying charges, appealed for his release on Tuesday ahead of his upcoming 32nd birthday.
Civilians massacred in DR Congo as clashes spread
With 26 civilians reported killed by militants linked to the Islamic State group and rebel combat spreading closer to the provincial capital Goma, eastern DR Congo appeared in turmoil on Tuesday.
Markets up, oil down as investors eye Mideast crisis
Oil slid but most world stock markets rose Tuesday in anticipation of a raft of strong US corporate earnings, even as economic and geopolitical fears still dog sentiment ahead of this week's eurozone interest rate decision.
UN chief alleges violations of law in Gaza, angering Israel
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday alleged violations of international law in Gaza and urged an immediate ceasefire as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in response to Hamas attacks, with the crisis deeply dividing the Security Council.
Elderly Israeli woman recalls 'hell' of Hamas abduction
An 85-year-old Israeli woman freed after being held in captivity by Hamas militants in war-torn Gaza for more than two weeks spoke Tuesday about the "hell" of her abduction.
Climate activists ordered to do unpaid work for Ashes Test protest
A UK judge on Tuesday ordered three climate activists to do dozens of hours of unpaid work after they trespassed on the pitch during an Ashes Test at Lord's cricket ground in June.
Civilian massacre in DR Congo as clashes spread
With 20 civilians reported killed by militants linked to the Islamic State group and rebel combat spreading closer to the provincial capital Goma, eastern DR Congo appeared in turmoil on Tuesday.
Spain's Socialists reach coalition deal with hard-left
Spain's Socialist party and hard-left Sumar said Tuesday they had reached an agreement to form a coalition government, a key step to reinstating acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for another term.
Scholz vows support for Israel won't impact Ukraine aid
Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged Tuesday to maintain Germany's aid to Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion even as Berlin supports Israel in its conflict with Hamas.
EU takes step towards recycled packaging
An EU push towards bloc-wide rules on recyclable packaging to cut plastic and other waste got initial support in the European Parliament on Tuesday.
Israel-Hamas war threatens world economy, bankers tell Saudi forum
The war between Israel and Hamas could deal a heavy blow to the global economy, banking titans told a glitzy investment forum in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
China removes defence minister, ousts ex-FM from cabinet
China on Tuesday removed defence minister Li Shangfu and ousted former foreign minister Qin Gang from its cabinet, state media reported, as part of a major reshuffle of its top leadership.