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Russian state media flatters Trump, but Kremlin cool on him and Harris
The Kremlin says the choice of who becomes the next U.S. president is a matter exclusively for the American people to decide and that it will work with whoever is elected
Russia says Ukrainian drone attack hit biochemical plant
US says it ‘will get Ukraine what it needs’ to maintain fight against Russia
China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis
In a modernizing economy underpinned by technological innovation, more jobs have become static or desk-bound, while a prolonged slowdown in growth is forcing people to adopt cheaper, unhealthy diets
Teen in custody after 5 found dead in shooting at home in Washington state
Arriving deputies immediately took one teen into custody while another teenager who had been hurt was taken to a Seattle hospital
Blinken visiting Israel with focus on deescalating conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon
US pushing Israel to improve humanitarian access to Gaza
Singapore grants conditional approval for 1.75 GW of power imports from Australia
Singapore's power sector currently accounts for 40% of all emissions in the country, and the EMA is seeking to import around 6 GW of clean power by 2035 in a bid to cut emissions
U.S. Secretary of State heads back to the Middle East.
After Yahya Sinwar’s death last week, the turning point in the conflict that many had predicted has failed to materialize as Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads back to the Middle East looking to resume ceasefire negotiations. Lloyd Austin, the Secretary of Defense is in Kyiv to announce more American military aid, and to ease fears in Kyiv of diminishing assistance following the election. A look at labor unions in the US election and electoral results from Moldova. Plus, voting in...
Indigenous Australian embraces King Charles at civil rights birthplace
Charles met with Indigenous elders at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence in inner-city Redfern
US urges probe into killings of two Mozambique opposition figures
Washington joined the European Union and Mozambique's former colonial ruler Portugal in the condemnation and the call for an investigation into the murders of opposition lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe on Saturday
Nigerian drivers face hurdles in the transition to natural gas-powered vehicles
Nigerian authorities plan to convert 1 million gasoline-engine vehicles to run on cheaper, cleaner compressed natural gas, or CNG, by the year 2027. With only a few CNG filling stations available in the country, many who have converted the vehicles are facing a new challenge.
Oscar leaves at least 6 dead in Cuba as massive blackout halts activities, triggers protests
Hurricane Oscar made landfall Sunday before crossing the island's eastern coast as a tropical storm Monday with winds and heavy rain
Indian traders hopeful after China border patrol deal announced
Agreement marks significant step toward resolving Asian giants’ simmering border conflict
Union endorsements play an outsized role in US presidential election
Across the country, about 14 million voters are members of unions - workers’ organizations formed to protect their rights. But even though union members make up a small part of the American electorate, presidential candidates eagerly seek their endorsement. VOA’s Katherine Gypson reports.
Congressman rails at Hong Kong efforts to block US-based content
Hong Kong government request that US web service companies remove websites of media organizations sparks concerns about larger trends in Chinese actions abroad
Central Park 5 sue Trump for jogger case remarks at debate
After the crime, Trump purchased a full-page ad in The New York Times calling for the reinstatement of the death penalty. At the time, many in New York believed Trump’s ad was akin to calling for the teens to be executed
Spain sees opportunity in African migrant influx, bucking EU trend
Many European Union countries are calling for the bloc to clamp down on migration amid a surge in support for right-wing political parties. But Spain is bucking the trend — and insists Europe’s aging population needs controlled migration to boost its economy. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Supreme Court rejects Cohen appeal in lawsuit against Trump
Justices did not detail reasoning in brief, a routine order released just over two weeks before Election Day, when Trump is running for another term
US puts curbs on firms for supporting Iran, Pakistan weapons programs
26 targets are said to have violated export controls, been involved in 'weapons programs of concern,' or evaded sanctions, export controls on Russia, Iran, Commerce Department says