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Russia strikes Kyiv and surrounding region, killing more than 10 people
Russian forces attacked civilian infrastructure and residential buildings in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Solomianskyi districts overnight on September 1, Ukraine’s State …
‘What a stupid question’: Trump rules out idea of nuking Iran amid renewed tensions
US president claims Tehran 'totally defeated militarily' as he reportedly weighs limited strikes near Hormuz; several incidents reported in waterway as Tehran pushes for return to…
Shein shares slide on fast-fashion retailer’s stock market debut
Hong Kong flotation at $26bn by firm once valued at $100bn follows failure to list in US and UKShares in the fast-fashion brand Shein slumped as much as 10% as the China-founded c…
‘Let them burn’: PM’s aides said to slam IDF on Oct. 7 for being slow to release photos
Reports of text messages between Netanyahu advisers Topaz Luk, Eli Feldstein and Jonatan Urich concerning leader's image amid Hamas massacre provoke rage from bereaved families Th…
Hindu pilgrims, on arduous trek, among Nepal's missing
Among the hundreds still missing on Nepal's border with China are Hindus from India and beyond, participating in a journey of devotion to a sacred mountain
SCO leaders sign Bishkek Declaration — organizing committee
In addition to the declaration, 27 other documents were signed, including the regulations on the Universal Center for Countering Challenges and Threats to the Security of SCO Memb…
SCO has become independent center of emerging multipolar world — Putin
The Russian president emphasized that today, the SCO is effectively the largest regional association not only on the Eurasian continent but globally
China ready to deepen energy cooperation with Russia, including Power of Siberia 2 — MFA
Guo Jiakun noted that Beijing is "ready to work with Russia to continuously deepen practical bilateral cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit"
Russian strike hits rail workers in new deadly attacks on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say 17 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.
Zambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained
Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.
How catastrophic flash flood unfolded at remote Nepal-China border point
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.
Pin de Fartie review – spoonerist remix of Samuel Beckett’s Endgame finds fresh absurdity in Argentina
Beckett’s masterpiece is given a postmodern cinema slant, with characters in different locations, music and humour in a free and fanciful interpretationRemember remixes? Where you…
New Russia sanctions bill faces opposition in US — Politico
According to the newspaper, its future prospects are unclear
South Korea police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work
The officer falsely claimed he contacted missing persons and prematurely closed their cases on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju.
Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano. The exhibit had led to backlash because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist …
Mutual benefit shapes Russia-Kyrgyzstan cooperation — Peskov
Dmitry Peskov noted that it is beneficial for Kyrgyzstan to be a member of the Eurasian Economic Union
Flock's rapidly expanding AI surveillance network facing growing backlash in US
BBC Verify examines the expanding network of Flock cameras in the US and the backlash against it.
Over 200 prominent Israelis urge PM to end West Bank violence — newspaper
The New York Times reported that the letter was signed by two former prime ministers, more than three dozen retired Army and Air Force generals, the former heads of the nation’s f…
Russian forces hit over 150 vessels carrying military supplies to Ukraine in summer
More than 80 targets were hit in July
Singapore asks the $70,000 question: who wants to start a family?
Sum of financial support from a baby’s birth until age 17 is the city-state’s offer to address low birthrate and reluctance of couples to have childrenWith leafy cycle paths, roof…
Russia's first AI law comes into force
The law regulates relations involving the development, deployment and use of AI
'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit kicks off in Kyrgyzstan's capital
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has already greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin
OPEC+ seven's quota rises by 188,000 bpd in September
The production quota reached 31.01 mln bpd