'Hamas has radicalised children in UNRWA schools in Gaza,' watchdog NGO reports
A report presented in Berlin by the organisation UN Watch has found financial and personnel links between the UN aid agency and Hamas.
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Singapore must never be a mouthpiece for other countries: Chan Chun Sing
Doing so risks its credibility and its value proposition, he said at Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.
Cocaine seizures in South Korea surge 200 times over two years, sparking concern
Customs authorities seized 2,302kg of the drug between January and August.
Investors in Vietnam to face strict police screening under planned reform
HANOI - Investors in Vietnam in energy, telecommunications, construction and other sectors, will need police approval for projects, under a major reform meant to boost security and ensure the \"absolute leadership\" of the ruling Communist Party, a draft decree says.
EU is getting increasing co-operation with Eastern European partners on Russian circumvention
As the EU has done in the past with Ukraine and Moldova and is expected to do the same with Georgia, EU–Armenia relations are in the spotlight this July as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met European Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Record 1.2 million phishing cases reported in Japan in 1st half of 2025
In Japan, there has been a steady increase in complaints about emails that direct people to fraudulent websites.
Huawei touts 'world’s most powerful' AI chip cluster as Nvidia's China challenges mount
The company said it plans to launch the new supercluster as soon as next year.
Delicate balance: Fed gambles rate cut won’t stoke inflation
The Federal Reserve on September 17, 2025, cut its target interest rate as it shifts focus from fighting inflation to supporting the choppy labor market. As financial markets expected, the Fed lowered rates a quarter point to a range of 4% to 4.25%, its first cut since December
U.S. diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say
By Jonathan Spicer, Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Humeyra Pamuk ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Some of the most senior U.S. diplomats focused on Syria have been abruptly let go from their posts in recent days, according to five people familiar with the matter, a shake-up that comes as
‘It’s not just our houses’: can a Scottish village save Queen Elizabeth’s coastal path from the waves?
The people of Johnshaven have watched the sea edge closer and closer. Preserving the path is key to protecting their community Photographs by Murdo MacLeod When Charis Duthie moved to Johnshaven with her husband in 1984, she could cycle along the coastal path out of the
Only a third of world’s river basins experienced normal conditions in 2024
Increasingly erratic water cycle is creating food scarcity, rising prices, conflict and migration, says UN agency Only a third of the world’s river basins experienced normal conditions last year as the climate crisis drove extremes of drought and flood, sometimes both in the
Turan Bank Azerbaijan signs $15 million line of financing agreement with the Islamic corporation for the development of the private sector (ICD)
The agreement was signed by Dr Khalid Khalafallah, Acting CEO of ICD, and Orkhan Garayev, chairman of the management board of Turan Bank BAKU, Azerbaijan, on 17 September. Turan Bank, a leading player in Azerbaijan’s banking sector recognized for its strong international
Starmer and Trump to discuss foreign affairs, investment after pomp-filled royal welcome
By Steve Holland, Elizabeth Piper and Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -Donald Trump meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday for talks designed to focus the U.S. leader's unprecedented second state visit firmly on global affairs rather than domestic political
Analysis-In Congo, army and rebels dig in for war Trump says is over
By Sonia Rolley, Jessica Donati and Ange Kasongo KINSHASA (Reuters) -Congo's army and Rwandan-backed rebels are reinforcing military positions and blaming each other for flouting peace accords in an escalation that experts say risks reigniting the simmering conflict, which U.S.
Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate for the first time this year
Fed officials, in a set of projections also released on Wednesday, signalled that they expect to reduce their key rate twice more this year, but just once in 2026.
Taiwan's spending bonanza draws more foreign firms to its largest arms show
TAIPEI - Taiwan opened its largest arms fair on Thursday, with about double its previous number of exhibitors, as firms flock for a slice of the island's increased defence spending at a time when it is looking to expand international military cooperation.
U.S. immigration judge orders deportation of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
Khalil's lawyers said they plan to appeal the decision, adding that another court's decision remains in effect and prohibits his deportation
A watershed moment for the global majority as the UN deadline for Israel to end its occupation of Palestine passes
BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti calls for lawful sanctions against Israel as “a rogue state”. Ramallah, Occupied Palestine, 18 September 2025: Today marks the passing of the deadline set by the overwhelming majority of states in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035
The country is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita.
Spirit Airlines to cut flight capacity by 25%, eliminate jobs to prioritize ‘strongest markets’
At the start of 2025, roughly 200 Spirit employees were laid off during the airline's early exploration into escaping bankruptcy.
US late-night TV comic show Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death
Kimmel said that Trump’s response to Kirk’s death “is not how an adult grieves the murder of someone he called a friend. This is how a 4-year-old mourns a goldfish, OK?”
US judge orders deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
An immigration judge ordered Khalil be deported to Algeria or Syria over claims he omitted information on a green card application.
Africa: Obstetric Violence Is Gender-Based Violence. It's Time the Law Recognized It.
[HRW] For centuries, women worldwide have experienced violence in their homes at the hands of intimate partners with no or very little legal recourse. I witnessed this firsthand.
Helsinki Film Festival Head Pauliina Stahlberg on Making the World ‘a Better Place Through Film’: ‘We’re on the Side of the Good Guys’
The Helsinki Intl. Film Festival – Love & Anarchy kicks off its 38th edition Thursday with change in the air, with long-time artistic director and festival co-founder Pekka Lanerva announcing this week that he’s stepping down from the operational side of the popular Finnish
This is Europe’s first electric boat to shuttle the public on a river. But will it be used?
The compact ferry can carry 32 passengers through the Neris River. But some say it’s quicker to walk.
Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says
They have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.
Africa: African Union, U.S. Vow to Strengthen Partnership to Ensure Prosperous, Stable Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union (AU) and the U.S have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen partnership in various spheres to realize a prosperous and stable Africa.
Public services vs. tax cuts: What are Europeans willing to sacrifice?
Four in ten EU citizens believe taxes are too high and support tax cuts, even if this leads to fewer or lower-quality public services. Still, about a quarter favour paying higher taxes in return for better and expanded services.
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Trade, Ukraine, Gaza: Starmer pleading for concessions from Trump
On Thursday, the political part of Trump’s visit to the UK gets underway with both sides hoping to avoid one issue: the Epstein files.
New AI tool predicts risk of more than 1,000 medical conditions a decade in advance
The model can accurately predict conditions such as diabetes and cancer, and is less reliable for issues such as infectious diseases and mental health disorders.
‘Him’ Review: From Concussions to Contracts, Jordan Peele-Produced Thriller Shows That Football Can Be a Lot Scarier Than Most People Realize
Cameron Cade has only one mission in life: to be the best player in American football. Nothing else matters to this college sports star (played by Tyriq Withers, a statue-like figure genre fans may recognize from “I Know What You Did Last Summer”), who’s on his way to the
A self-inflicted setback: Ill-conceived duty on soybeans and rapeseed freezes exports, raises concerns over EU integration and investment in Ukraine
Ukraine, one of the world’s top ten producers of soybeans and rapeseed and a key supplier to the European Union, has entered the new export season facing serious disruption, writes EU Today. After the introduction of a 10% duty on soybean and rapeseed exports, shipments ground
Finnish Industry Voices Outrage Over Government Cuts, Fears ‘Ideological’ Motives: ‘Everyone Is on Alert’
The Finnish film industry has been lamenting proposed government cuts of 7 million euros ($8.26 million), set to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. “If this cut really is 7 million and if it is aimed at our production support, the amount of films we can support will be halved.
‘Force for peace’: China’s defence minister makes case for stronger Chinese military
Chinese defence minister Dong Jun opened the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Thursday, attended by 1,800 delegates from nearly 100 countries.
Huawei bypasses Nvidia AI chips in computing breakthrough for China
US-sanctioned Huawei is playing a leading role in finding solutions that can empower China’s AI ambitions without relying on foreign tech.
Kidnapping attempts on the rise in South Korea with over nine every week, shows police data
There were 237 cases of kidnapping, abduction and human trafficking in the first eight months of 2025.
Africa: UN Must Evolve to 'Stand Strong' for the Next 80 Years - General Assembly President
[UN News] As the United Nations marks 80 years of existence, it must adapt and evolve to be fit for future generations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday during a briefing to journalists in New York.
End of empathy: Kirk, Zarutska deaths a social media wake-up call
The tragic deaths of Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska are not isolated events. They are stark indicators of a nation in moral decline where freedom is under attack, empathy is eroding and digital platforms are amplifying both threats. This crisis is not solely of our own making.
Matt Reeves Says ‘The Batman 2’ Villain Has ‘Never Really Been Done in a Film Before’
Matt Reeves is sharing some new details about “The Batman Part II.” In a red carpet interview with Josh Horowitz, Reeves said the highly anticipated sequel will focus more on the character of Bruce Wayne since “the first is so focused on Batman.” Reeves pointed out that in
Sex abuse charges against top Australian radio host downgraded
He faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men from 2001 to 2019.
Europe, Mediterranean coast saw record drought in August: AFP analysis of EU data
Europe and the Mediterranean basin saw record drought in August, with more than half of the land affected, according to AFP analysis of EU data. Last month, 53 percent of the region was affected by drought -- an all-time high since records began in 2012 -- according to the EU's
Japan veteran lawmaker Takaichi says she will run in LDP leadership race
TOKYO - Sanae Takaichi, a veteran Japanese lawmaker and fiscal dove, said on Thursday she would run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership race on October 4 to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Takaichi, who hopes to become Japan's first female
Jafar Panahi Urges Academy to Break Government Stranglehold on International Oscar Submissions
Fresh off France’s decision to submit his Cannes-winning “It Was Just an Accident” for Oscar consideration, Jafar Panahi leveraged his appearance at a Busan International Film Festival press conference to advocate for fundamental reform in how the Academy handles international
Trump and King Charles hail US - UK special bond in lavish state dinner
The US president said the word “special” hardly does justice to the relationship between the transatlantic allies.
Katty Kay: Why America is at a dangerous crossroads following the Charlie Kirk shooting
This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them.
Oil rig study reveals vital role of tiny hoverflies
A study of migratory hoverflies on a North Sea oil rig has revealed their vital role as long-distance pollen transporters.
Japan’s popular tourist spot Okinawa to levy accommodation tax
This will be the first such tax of its kind at the prefectural level.