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Arlington sentinel rebukes Pete Hegseth entourage for laughter near memorial

A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery instructed members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage to remain silent after laughter was heard during a Veterans Day visit.

Xi Jinping Urges Unity and Reunification at Sun Yat-sen Anniversary

President Xi Jinping called on Chinese people at home and abroad to unite closely and carry forward the legacy of revolutionary pioneer Sun Yat-sen during a major commemoration in Beijing. Addressing approximately 3,000 attendees at the Great Hall of the People, Xi emphasized the imperative of national reunification and the pursuit of common prosperity as central goals for the nation's future.

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EU leaders battle Orban over Ukraine support

EU leaders met Thursday to boost their long-term support for Ukraine in its fightback against Russia's invasion and secure a European future, but faced a defiant challenge from Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

UK PM Sunak says open to tweaking Rwanda bill

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he was open to toughening up his controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, which has divided his ruling Conservative party.

Newly-confident Putin vows victory in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin voiced renewed confidence Thursday in Russia's offensive in Ukraine, as he staged a marathon press conference a week after announcing plans to stay in the Kremlin until at least 2030.

Ex-rebel leader Girkin faces extremism charges in Moscow

former top commander of Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine, Igor Girkin, went on trial in Moscow on Thursday on charges of extremism for criticising the Kremlin's military strategy towards Kyiv.

Newly confident Putin faces the press and Russian people

Vladimir Putin on Thursday holds his first year-end press conference since sending troops into Ukraine, with the Russian president feeling the tide turning in his favour nearly two years into the conflict.

EU leaders wrestle with Orban over Ukraine support

EU leaders will face off against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday as he threatens to veto a massive aid package and a start to membership talks for Ukraine.

Number of journalists killed on job in 2023 declines despite Gaza: RSF

The number of journalists killed in the line of duty fell this year, despite reporter deaths in Gaza in the past two months, media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders said Thursday.

Australian cricketer Khawaja wears black armband in Gaza protest

Australia's Usman Khawaja staged a muted protest against the war in Gaza on Thursday, wearing a black armband during the first Test against Pakistan and taping up messages on his shoes.

Policies to support energy transition losers may fall short

US efforts to transition to cleaner energy carry risks of mass layoffs in mature industries, say experts, who warn that policies to cushion the blow may not live up to hype.

Japanese ministers quit over kickbacks scandal

Four Japanese ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday as unpopular Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reels from a major corruption scandal in the ruling party.

Israel bombs Gaza as rift with US grows

Israel bombed Gaza on Thursday as a top White House advisor was due to arrive in Jerusalem with a rift growing over US calls for its ally to exercise restraint.

Three Japanese ministers resign over kickbacks scandal: reports

Three Japanese government ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday over a major corruption scandal in the ruling party, media reports said.

Elite US universities feel heat over alleged anti-Semitism

Since the start of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, prestigious US universities have come under fire, accused of not doing enough to combat anti-Semitism.

US House launches Republican impeachment inquiry against Biden

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives voted Wednesday to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden based on his son's controversial international dealings -- a move Biden himself slammed as a "baseless" stunt.

Dow tops 37,000 as dollar tumbles on 'dovish' Fed decision

The Dow rallied to an all-time record Wednesday while the dollar tumbled after the Federal Reserve signaled it expects interest rate cuts in 2024.

Washington shows signs of strained patience with ally Israel

The administration of President Joe Biden has begun to publicly air its differences with the Israeli government over the conduct of the war in Gaza, expressing its exasperation even as it remains largely steady in its support.

'We have to endure' - Argentines stoic as prices skyrocket

Maria Mamani carries a fistful of new price stickers around a supermarket after Argentina's government slashed the value of the peso in half as part of "shock" therapy to the ailing economy.

Israel vows to pursue Gaza war despite international pressure

Israeli leaders said Wednesday they intended to press ahead with the Gaza Strip war against Hamas, despite coming under increasing international pressure, including from key ally the United States.

US expressed 'concerns' to Israel over civilian casualties: W.House

The United States has told Israel of its concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza, the White House said Wednesday, after President Joe Biden warned Israel it could lose support over "indiscriminate bombing."

Israel to pursue Gaza war 'with or without international support'

Israel declared its determination Wednesday to press on with its Gaza war "with or without international support", after it came under mounting pressure even from key backer the United States.

'Gate of Tears': Iran-aligned Huthis a growing threat in the Red Sea

The spike in attacks claimed by Iran-backed Huthi rebels in the Red Sea is dangerously increasing tensions in a bottleneck for international maritime trade and fuelling fears of an uncontrolled regional spillover of Yemen's longstanding conflict.

Israel vows to continue Gaza war 'with or without international support'

Israel declared on Wednesday its determination to continue its Gaza war "with or without international support", after it came under mounting pressure even from key backer the United States.

Tusk back as Polish PM, vows Ukraine support

Donald Tusk was sworn in Wednesday as Polish premier, marking a break from years of right-wing rule and Poland's vowed restoration of strong EU ties.

S. Africa president warns against Zulu 'tensions' after royal ruling

South Africa's president on Wednesday sought to ease "tensions" between rival members of the Zulu royal family after a court ruled that the state's recognition of King Misuzulu Zulu was "unlawful".

Zelensky urges European and US allies to unblock aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged allies in Europe and the US to keep backing Kyiv, as disputes in Brussels and Washington hold up new aid packages.

Cautious trading on global markets before Fed rate decision

Global equities diverged on Wednesday ahead of this year's final monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve, and one day after an unremarkable US inflation report tempered expectations for an interest-rate reduction early next year.

UN criticism of UK Rwanda plan incomprehensible: minister

As Britain pushes forward with controversial plans to send migrants to Rwanda, a UK government minister voiced "amazement" Wednesday at the criticism it has drawn from the United Nations.

Armenia, Azerbaijan exchange war prisoners

Armenia and Azerbaijan on Wednesday swapped prisoners of war, a first step towards normalising relations since Baku retook control of the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region in a one-day autumn offensive.

Strikes on Kyiv wound dozens as Ukraine pleads for aid

A volley of Russian missiles wounded dozens of people and damaged a children's hospital Wednesday, the worst attack on Kyiv in months, Ukrainian officials said, as the country pleads for Western military aid.

Debt limit returns in German coalition's deal ending budget crisis

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition clinched a last-minute budget deal on Wednesday, preventing a political crisis from spiralling out of control after a constitutional court ruling upended its spending plans.

Hasty gavel and standing ovation bring down COP28 curtain

The proud president of COP28 had no time left to lose.

Strikes on Kyiv injure dozens as Ukraine pleads for aid

A volley of Russian missiles wounded dozens of people and damaged a children's hospital on Wednesday in the worst attack on Kyiv in months, officials said, as Ukraine pleads for Western military aid.

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