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Israel sends troops into Syria, detaining alleged Iranian agent
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
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
China: Astronauts from Tiangong space station return to Earth
The three men had arrived at Tiangong in late April and were joined there on October 30 by three new astronauts, two men and a woman
Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears
Taiwan's defense ministry said Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, a second day in a row it has reported such activities
Harris, Trump teams brace for legal battles if no clear winner on election night
Americans will vote Tuesday to elect a new president. But the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is so tight that their teams are on alert for the legal battles that might ensue to define the election’s outcome. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias explains.
How America’s first election paved the way
The first United States presidential election took place between 1788 and 1789, with only 10 states participating and a winner that was preordained. Nevertheless, it created a tradition that has continued to this day.
5 migrants die trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands
A Spain Sea Rescue services aircraft launched two life rafts and was able to save 17 people from one vessel and 80 from another
Death toll tops 200 in Spain's deadliest modern-day natural disaster
Spain’s government reports more than 200 dead and dozens still missing following the deadliest flash floods in that country’s modern history. Locals say they feel abandoned by their government. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.
‘Venom 3’ tops box office again, while Tom Hanks film struggles
Sunday's studio estimates show the Sony and Marvel collaboration starring Tom Hardy added $26.1 million in ticket sales; globally, it passed $300 million
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Iran president says potential cease-fire 'could affect' response to Israel
"If they [the Israelis] reconsider their behavior, accept a cease-fire and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent people of the region, it could affect the intensity and type of our response," Masoud Pezeshkian said, quoted by IRNA
UN expert: Iran transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into potent military force
According to the experts, the number of Houthi fighters is estimated at 350,000 now, compared with 220,000 in 2022 and 30,000 in 2015
Harris, Trump head to battleground states 2 days ahead of election
Polling shows the contest for the White House very close
Return of abducted lawyer for Pakistan’s jailed former leader sparks controversy
A video later surfaced showing a visibly shaken and weak Panjutha sitting in a vehicle with his hands and feet tied
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win New York City Marathon
Both runners pulled away from their closest competitors in the final few hundred meters to come away with their first victories in the race
Russia sends nearly 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges tougher sanctions against Moscow
According to Ukraine's Air Force, 66 drones were destroyed during overnight barrage, along with missile and a further 27 drones were 'lost' over various areas
Wikipedia embroiled in legal battle in India
A monthslong legal battle between online encyclopedia Wikipedia’s parent company and Asian News International (ANI) raises concerns about free access to credible online information in the country