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Putin threatens ‘range of responses’ if Ukraine strikes deep into Russia 

October 27, 2024 - 02:14
Russia's president says Moscow will use 'a range of responses' if United States and NATO allies allow Ukraine to use Western long-range weapons to strike inside Russia, according to remarks published

October 27, 2024 - 0600 UTC

October 27, 2024 - 02:00

Bioeconomy offers path to mitigating climate change, enhancing food production

October 27, 2024 - 00:29
A new report says the promotion of bioeconomy is a way to deal with climate change and holds promise for rural areas in Africa and elsewhere 

Colombia's Awa resist violence, maintain 'spiritual bond' with nature

October 27, 2024 - 00:26
'The Awa people have been resisting for 500 years. Against invasion, discrimination, armed groups, forced recruitment and displacement, acculturation.' Now, it's drug traffickers

BRICS’ de-dollarization agenda has a long way to go

October 26, 2024 - 23:24
Analysts express serious doubts about the success of BRICS payment system

Japan's ruling party braces for blow in elections to lower house

October 26, 2024 - 23:07
Results from elections could weaken Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power, possibly leading Japan into political uncertainty, a change of government was not expected

China vows 'countermeasures' after $2 billion US arms sale to Taiwan

October 26, 2024 - 22:40
United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with means to defend itself despite lack of formal diplomatic ties, to constant anger of Beijing

Unpacking America's urban-rural divide

October 26, 2024 - 22:27
Cities favoring Democrats and rural areas favoring Republicans isn’t new. But since 2000, the gap between urban and rural voters has grown dramatically. What is behind this trend? The answer is part economic, part cultural. Produced by Yass Monem and Nicky Woolf.

Israel hopes focused targets in retaliatory strike will limit Iranian response

October 26, 2024 - 22:23
Israeli analysts say decision to limit attack to military targets gives Iran a way to back away from its escalating rhetoric against Israel

What is TPS?

October 26, 2024 - 22:12
An explanation of Temporary Protected Status, also known as TPS

October 27, 2024 - 0200 UTC

October 26, 2024 - 22:00

China-led AIIB head criticizes advanced nations for trade barriers

October 26, 2024 - 21:26
The European Union and Canada also have announced new import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Curfew extended in French Caribbean territory amid power blackout

October 26, 2024 - 21:06
A night curfew has been in force in Martinique for 16 days because of unrest there

Thousands gather for east Asia's largest Pride march

October 26, 2024 - 20:42
President Lai Ching-te shares a video message of support on social media

Zelenskyy says North Korean troops poised to join war, cancels UN chief's visit

October 26, 2024 - 20:25
Western officials have warned that North Korean units joining the fight would stoke bring geopolitical consequences as far away as the Indo-Pacific region

NASA astronaut released from hospital after return from space station

October 26, 2024 - 20:01
NASA says the crew member has returned to the Johnson Space Center in Houston in good health

G7 agrees new steps to curb Russian sanctions evasion

October 26, 2024 - 19:36
Some countries, such as China, continue to import Russian crude oil without observing the price ceiling

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

October 26, 2024 - 19:28
More than half the Commonwealth members are small countries and many face significant, some even existential, threats from rising seas

Thousands of demonstrators march across Italy to call for end to wars

October 26, 2024 - 18:25
The marches come in response to escalating violence in the Middle East and growing conflicts worldwide

24 killed in Mexico when bus crashes after hitting trailer that detached from truck

October 26, 2024 - 18:02
Authorities say they will soon release the names of the injured so families can locate them

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