White House official: US, China in basic agreement to hold summit
November 3 ------ The United States and China have a basic agreement to arrange a summit later this month between the presidents of the...
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Nov 3, 2023
WHO slams Gaza aid delivery problems
GENEVA, Switzerland, November 3 ------ The World Health Organization slammed the lack of safety guarantees for bringing humanitarian aid...
Nov 3, 2023
Pentagon chief: Russia will succeed in Ukraine unless US support continues
WASHINGTON, November 3 ------ US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Russia would be successful in Ukraine unless the United States...
Nov 3, 2023
Russia jails three captured Ukrainian troops for life
November 3 ------ Russia said three captured Ukrainian soldiers had been sentenced to life imprisonment on a range of crimes including...
Nov 2, 2023
South Korea economic growth to exceed potential rate in 2024, Yoon says
SEOUL, November 2 ------ South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said the economic growth in 2024 would exceed the potential growth rate...
Nov 2, 2023
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 'successful' mission
BEIJING, November 2 ------ Three Chinese astronauts safely returned to Earth after five months in orbit at the country's space station,...
Nov 1, 2023
Oil rises ahead of key central bank meetings amid heightened Mideast tensions
SINGAPORE, November 1 ------ Oil prices rose in early Asian trade ahead of global central bank meetings and as tensions in the Middle...
Nov 1, 2023
Facebook, Instagram to offer paid ad-free Europe subscriptions
BRUSSELS, Belgium, November 1 ------ Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will be able to buy subscriptions to use the social networks...
Oct 31, 2023
Israel PM rejects Gaza ceasefire as 'surrender to Hamas'
JERUSALEM, unidentified, October 31 ------ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas "will...
Oct 31, 2023
Foreign forces out to stoke turmoil in Asia
BEIJING, October 31 ------ Top Chinese and Russian officials warned that foreign forces were seeking to sow turmoil in Asia and beyond as...
Oct 31, 2023
Ukraine says hit Russian air defense system in Crimea
KYIV, Ukraine, October 31 ------ Ukraine said it had struck part of Russia's air defense system in annexed Crimea overnight, as Moscow...
Oct 31, 2023
Russia says Ukraine played 'key role' in anti-Israel airport riot
MOSCOW, Russia, October 31 ------ Russia accused Ukraine of playing a "key role" in an anti-Israel riot at an airport in the...
Oct 30, 2023
'New dangers and fears': Sunak outlines AI risks ahead of summit
LONDON, United Kingdom, October 30 ------ UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that governments must be "honest" about the risks posed by...
Oct 30, 2023
World on brink of environmental tipping points, UN says
SINGAPORE, October 30 ------ The world is heading towards a series of environmental "tipping points" that could cause irreversible damage...
Oct 29, 2023
Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for seven countries to boost tourism
COLOMBO, October 29 ------ Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from seven countries including China,...
Oct 29, 2023
Bird flu kills over 500 marine mammals in Brazil
BRASÍLIA, October 29 ------ At least 522 seals and sea lions have been found dead along the coast of southern Brazil, authorities said,...
Oct 28, 2023
China FM calls for 'stable' US ties on visit to weigh Xi summit
WASHINGTON, October 28 ------ China's top diplomat voiced hope for more stable relations with the United States after months of...
Oct 28, 2023
Oil steady as market eyes Middle East tensions, higher US crude stockpiles
SINGAPORE, October 28 ------ Oil prices were little changed as the market weighed mixed drivers, eyeing tensions in the Middle East...
Oct 27, 2023
Biden condemns retaliatory attacks by Israeli settlers vs Palestinians in West Bank
WASHINGTON, October 27 ------ President Joe Biden spoke out against retaliatory attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the...
Oct 27, 2023
China’s aircraft carrier group enters western Pacific — Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan, October 27 ------ Taiwan said that a Chinese flotilla led by the Shandong aircraft carrier had entered the Pacific Ocean...
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