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EU'S Borrell visits South Korea amid alarm over North Korean troops in Russia

November 4, 2024 - 02:22
Borrell arrived in South Korea after a trip to Japan and visited the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas

Myanmar junta chief to make first China visit since seizing power

November 4, 2024 - 02:15
The Myanmar military's deterioration, in the face of rapid gains by anti-junta fighters since a surprise offensive last October, has alarmed China

Boeing machinists are holding a contract vote that could end their 7-week strike

November 4, 2024 - 02:02
In its latest proposed contract, Boeing is offering pay raises of 38% over four years

Bolivia's Evo Morales says he'll press on with a hunger strike

November 4, 2024 - 02:00
The ex-president said he began his hunger strike Friday in hopes of 'international organizations or friendly governments' facilitating talks with his political nemesis, President Luis Arce

Israel notifies UN it will not cooperate with UNRWA after new legislation

November 4, 2024 - 01:47
Israel sends troops into Syria, detaining alleged Iranian agent

Oklahoma storms injure at least 11 and leave thousands without power

November 4, 2024 - 01:16
More than 99,000 Oklahoma homes and businesses lost power during the overnight storms

Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality

November 4, 2024 - 01:09
The measures in Lahore were part of a larger effort to protect children from respiratory-related and other diseases in the city of 14 million people

November 04, 2024 - 0600 UTC

November 4, 2024 - 01:00

US tech firms warn Vietnam's planned law to hamper data centers, social media

November 4, 2024 - 00:36
It is unclear how the new law, if adopted, would impact foreign investment in the country

Indonesia's Laki-laki volcano on Flores Island erupts, killing 9 people

November 3, 2024 - 23:17
Fiery lava and rocks hit the nearest settlements around 4 kilometers from the crater, burning and damaging residents' houses

Spain’s king faces an angry public

November 3, 2024 - 22:35
Following devastating floods, the king of Spain faces an angry public. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that Hezbollah be pushed back beyond the Litani River, with or without a cease-fire deal in place. As election day in the U.S. nears, officials warn of foreign and domestic security threats; plus, a look at the polls to see who’s voting for whom. And officials allege election interference in Moldova.

Puerto Rico prepares for Election Day as a third-party candidate makes history

November 3, 2024 - 22:22
For the first time in the island's governor's race, a third-party candidate has a powerful second lead in the polls

China urges France to get EU to arrive at palatable EV trade solution

November 3, 2024 - 21:41
Wang Wentao, in a meeting with French junior trade minister Sophie Primas in Shanghai on Sunday, reiterated the European Union's investigation into China's EVs is a major concern and has "seriously hindered" China-EU auto industry cooperation

African Union soldiers killed in al-Shabab mortar attack

November 3, 2024 - 21:15
AU vows to combat terrorism and build a peaceful and prosperous Somalia

Pumpkins at center of fall celebration at Maryland farm

November 3, 2024 - 21:01
Although Halloween has passed, pumpkins are still an indispensable part of the fall season in the United States. Americans are expected to spend nearly $800 million on the decorative gourds this year. For many, heading to a pumpkin patch and picking a pumpkin is an annual tradition.

November 4, 2024 - 0200 UTC

November 3, 2024 - 21:00

Federal judge lets Iowa challenge voter rolls; may affect naturalized citizens

November 3, 2024 - 20:08
The state’s Republican attorney general and secretary of state argued that investigating and potentially removing 2,000 names would prevent illegal voting by noncitizens

Japan grounds its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident

November 3, 2024 - 19:25
It was the first major incident involving Japan's V-22 fleet since a US Air Force Special Operations Command Osprey crash last November off the coast of Japan killed eight service members

Israel sends troops into Syria, detaining alleged Iranian agent

November 3, 2024 - 19:11
The raid into Syria would be Israel's first during the current 13-month Middle East conflict; Syria did not immediately confirm the operation

Second Taiwanese fighter killed in Ukraine

November 3, 2024 - 18:51
The man was a member of the Ukrainian Foreign Legion, the Taiwan’s foreign ministry said in a statement, expressing condolences to his family, who did not want him publicly identified

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