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Former DR Congo president Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition
Alliance raises fears of more fighting and confrontation with President Tshisekedi's government.
The escalation in Yemen is a turning point
The risk of a region-wide war is increasing, but if cooler heads prevail, a peaceful arrangement can still be reached.
Police detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest
Cockroach Janta Party volunteers detained after entering a popular protest site authorities had declared off-limits.
Ronaldo scores, waves Saudi scarf in Al-Nassr’s win after security delay
Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League game in Riyadh was delayed for one hour due to a security warning amid Houthi attacks.
Mapping Africa’s energy wealth and 560 million who remain without power
Africa is rich in energy, yet hundreds of millions Africans still live without electricity, most of the world's total.
Emir of Qatar reiterates the need for safety and stability in the region
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addresses the Shura Council and emphasises the need for regional stability and safety.
Palestine weekly: Gaza marks year of ‘ceasefire’ with more Israeli killing
A year after Gaza's ceasefire, Israeli attacks persist as settler violence disrupts West Bank's oil harvest.
Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM says
Two ships were hit in the attack, including the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, which sustained damage.
Emir says Qatar has shown resilience in face of ‘exceptional events’
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar has demonstrated its strength and cohesion.
Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia
Move comes as haze from Indonesian fires makes Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the world’s most polluted cities.
Imran Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad says the PTI failed to lead the fight against armed groups, but analysts question the takeover.
Middle East and Central Asia’s economy to shrink in 2026 amid war, IMF says
Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar face double-digit declines in GDP amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran.
Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ NBA Finals jersey sells for record $14m
The basketball memorabilia ranks as the second-largest sale in history among game-worn sports jerseys.
Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears
US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.
More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded by floods in Nepal’s Gorkha region
Rescue operation underway after flash floods swept away home, bridges and parts of the Manaslu trekking trail.
Man dies after fall from Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
One person has died and several others were injured in an incident at Six Flags ‘Over Georgia’ theme park near Atlanta.
AI could self-replicate on home devices within ‘months’, Anthropic says
US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.
Ronaldo waves Saudi-flag scarf after match interrupted by missile alert
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo waved a scarf with the Saudi flag after Al Nassr’s victory.
Trump insists energy ceasefire holds as Ukraine reports new Russian strikes
US President urges Zelenskyy, Putin to end 'ridiculous war' and insists they agreed to stop attacks on energy sites.
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes amid doubt over ‘energy ceasefire’
Ukraine's president says Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are continuing despite 'energy ceasefire'.
Cyberattack on French supermarkets causes fires, millions in losses
A cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems has left shelves empty across France.
‘Unprecedented’ cyberattack hits French supermarkets, causing food losses
Hackers raise temperatures in supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food in 'large-scale' cyberattack.
Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand?
The Tigray conflict puts the UAE’s backing of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic role under scrutiny.
Iran war live: Trump says Houthis ‘misbehaving’ as Riyadh flights halted
US President Trump condemns Yemen's Houthis over escalating attacks, as Saudi Arabia halts flights at Riyadh airport.
Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh, as Houthis say they targeted the airport.
Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast
Simon caps a Pacific season of record-breaking intensity, as deadly storms wreak havoc from Hawaii to Mexico.
US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad
Archbishop Timothy Broglio says US plan to livestream Fort Hood attacker's execution is contrary to church teachings.
Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Warsaw says the 2 suspects held in Germany will face sabotage charges.
Why the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture
Experts say many fraternities offer a sense of community, but some rely on hazing and coercive tactics to build loyalty.
Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Thanksgiving message comes a week ahead of Alberta's referendum to secede.