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Hong Kong’s Deadly 2025 Fire: Accountability on Lee’s Terms
A ministerial resignation, official apologies, and promises of reform leave a fundamental question unanswered: What power do Hong Kong citizens have to demand accountability beyon…
Trump did not discuss strikes on Iran with CENTCOM head on Thursday — Axios
According to the report, blockade and economic pressure were discussed at length
ICE activity is surging ahead of midterms. So is voter turnout.
Across the country, there are reports of heightened ICE activity. Advocates worry about how close it is to midterms, but so far voter turnout is surging.
'Nothing will change for us': Palestinians react to Israeli elections – video
While Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel held on to hope, many questioned whether the results of the Israeli elections would bring about any change. Tuesday’s election…
Roy Moxham obituary
My uncle Roy Moxham, who has died aged 86, was a former tea plantation supervisor who in later life turned his hand to writing about tea and about India, a country he visited many…
How crypto hacking funds isolated North Korea’s nuclear programme
Cryptocurrency theft is estimated to generate half of the country’s foreign currency incomeNorth Korea plays by its own rules. The isolated, secretive and autocratic country is la…
On a Remote Island, Japan Puts Its Deep-Sea Mining Ambitions on Display
Experts argue that Japan’s rush to exploit rare-earth mud from the sea floor near Minamitorishima is driven less by resources than by the political value of being seen to use the …
Family with seven children evacuated from Alyoshki during humanitarian mission
Yana Lantratova stressed that the family would be guaranteed "full safety"
Will Islamic Finance Expand Financial Inclusion in Uzbekistan?
Does removing a religious objection make financing accessible and affordable?
G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
European foreign ministers refused to be pictured with Sergei Lavrov at the summit being held in Atlanta.
Dates for trilateral meeting on Ukraine may be announced later this week — Kremlin
The meeting will be set for November, Yury Ushakov said
US Treasury extends Serbian oil firm NIS operating license until December 11 — TV
NIS submitted an extension request to OFAC for its current operating license on October 24
Evacuation of civilians begins in besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky
Humanitarian convoy brings food and medicine to Russian-held city near Kherson where people have faced months of severe shortagesPeople living in the besieged Russian-held city of…
Alyoshki residents leaving for both Russia, Ukraine — ombudswoman
"The offices of both ombudspersons are monitoring the situation, so, everything is proceeding routinely," Yana Lantratova said
Cape Town set for classic finale – what does history suggest could happen?
South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?
Japan-Taiwan Relations Enter ‘Deep Waters.’ Will They Sink or Swim?
Economic, technological, and societal ties between the two sides have never been stronger, yet political constraints are becoming more and more visible.
European Commission takes in €8 bln from frozen Russian assets since 2024 — Euroclear
The latest tranche of €1.4 billion was transferred to the EC in August
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.
Russia, US begin coordinating date for November talks in Abu Dhabi — Kremlin aide
"Only mid-November had been mentioned; no specific dates were stated," Yury Ushakov added
Binance hack losses exceed total market theft over past two years — expert
Olga Goncharova, head of the Digital Financial Assets and Digital Currencies Expert Center of the Association of Banks of Russia, said that the bulk of the funds was siphoned off …
Russia values CAR’s support for its initiatives within UN — Putin
Russia and the Central African Republic take a united stance on the international stage, the Russian leader noted
Humanitarian mission prepared to evacuate over 750 people from Alyoshki
The convoy includes 25 buses, 50 medical professionals, and ambulances, US First Lady Melania Trump said
Russia’s human rights commissioner says humanitarian mission in occupied Oleshky is wrapping up
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, said the humanitarian mission in the city of Oleshky is coming to an end.
Readers gather outside Novaya Gazeta’s Moscow office after independent Russian newspaper announces closure
Readers have begun gathering outside the building on Moscow’s Potapovsky Lane that houses Novaya Gazeta’s offices. The newspaper said today that it is closing.