Russia Faces Stagflation Threat As Growth Slows
Surging prices -- annual inflation came in at a little over nine percent in August -- is just one of the economic headaches Russia is grappling with as it has increasingly militarized its economy since ordering troops into Ukraine in February 2022.
Van Gogh 'Sunflowers' Brought Together In London Show
The triptych, which features two from of his sunflower series, forms part of a major exhibition dedicated to the Dutch painter and titled "Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers".
Kenya Airport Strike Disrupts Flights
The walk-out by the Kenyan Aviation Workers Union began at midnight, severely disrupting flights at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Property Website Rightmove Rejects GBP5.6 Bn Murdoch Bid
Rightmove said in a statement that the cash and shares proposal, worth GBP5.6 billion (US$7.3 billion), "was wholly opportunistic and fundamentally undervalued" the company.
Sony To Release PlayStation 5 Pro On November 7
The Japanese firm's gaming division has endured tough times this year, with PlayStation 5 missing its sales targets and PlayStation announcing 900 job cuts in February.
Dam Overflow Sparks New Crisis In Insurgency-hit Nigerian City
Several aerial videos and photos shared by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) with AFP showed rows of houses submerged in murky water.
Asian Markets Drop On Economy Worries, Yen Rallies
Meanwhile, the yen hit its highest level in nine months after a Bank of Japan official said decision-makers would stick to their tightening plan if the economy and inflation perform as expected.
Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris For US President
The global megastar broke her silence on the current state of US politics Tuesday, voicing support for Harris over Donald Trump for the White House, and calling the Democratic candidate a "steady-handed, gifted leader."
Pope Francis Heads To Singapore On Final Stop Of Asia Tour
The marathon four-nation tour has already taken in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea but the 87-year-old pontiff has appeared in good spirits throughout despite fears over his health.
Controversial Cambodia Carbon Credit Project Reinstated
The Southern Cardamom REDD+ project was halted after a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report alleged forced evictions and harassment of residents living near the forest protected by the scheme.
Harris, Trump Cross Swords On China And Economy In Debate
With Trump proposing across-the-board tariffs of 10 percent to 20 percent on all imports if reelected, Harris likened the plans to a "sales tax" -- given concerns that costs could be passed on to consumers.
'No Hope': China Coach Under Pressure With World Cup Hopes In Peril
China are bottom of their group in the third round of Asian qualifying following two defeats in as many games, the latest a 2-1 home loss to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Landslide Devastates Vietnam Village As Yagi Toll Rises In SE Asia
The landslide engulfed the remote mountainous village of Lang Nu in Lao Cai province, killing at least 22 people and leaving another 73 people still missing, multiple media reports said.
Spain PM Urges EU To 'Reconsider' China EV Tariffs Plan
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday the European Union should "reconsider" a plan to impose tariffs of up to 36 percent on Chinese electric cars, calling for a "compromise" between the economic powerhouses.
Taiwan President Calls For Full Support Of Troops After Jet Crash
Under Lai's administration, Taiwan revamped training for its armed forces to include more nighttime drills and exercises as the democratic island faces greater pressures from China, which claims it as part of its territory.
Europe's Fight With Big Tech Over Tax, Data And Disinformation
Brussels has been fighting giant tech firms for years on issues from data privacy to disinformation.
Russian FM Meets Saudi Crown Prince In Riyadh
The talks between the Saudi prince and Russian minister focused on "recent international and regional developments," the official Saudi Press Agency reported.
Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' Snubbed By Country Music Awards
Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" is a full-throated ode to her southern US roots, a rollicking revue that also deals a vital history lesson on the Black lineage of country music.
China's Huawei Unveils Triple-folding Phone With Hefty Price Tag
The Mate XT was officially launched in a keynote presentation by Huawei executive Richard Yu at the firm's headquarters in the southern city of Shenzhen.
Air Canada Readies Shutdown As Pilot Union Talks Appear Deadlocked
The nation's flagship carrier and the union representing more than 5,200 pilots remain far apart on a deal after 15 months of ongoing negotiations.
Opposition Leader Machado Vows To Stay In Venezuela
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado vowed Monday to remain in Venezuela, a day after her colleague and presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia took up asylum in Spain claiming post-election repression.
Apple Unveils New IPhone Built For AI
The tech giant has a lot riding on the new iPhone 16 and hopes that customers are enticed to buy the latest models, attracted by new AI powers.
Jailed Movie Producer Weinstein Undergoes Heart Surgery
ABC News quoted Weinstein's representatives as saying he was taken to New York's Bellevue Hospital "due to several medical conditions."
James Earl Jones: Stage Legend, Voice Of Darth Vader
From the works of Shakespeare and August Wilson, to his indelible voiceovers in the blockbuster space saga and as Mufasa in the Disney classic "The Lion King," Jones earned fans with his ability to play both the everyman and the otherworldly.
France And Italy Win In Nations League, Haaland On Target For Norway
Italy kept up their perfect start to the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while France got the better of Belgium and Erling Haaland struck a late winner for Norway against Austria.
Brazil's Shutdown Of X Fans Debate Over Free Speech Curbs
Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes's decision to block the social media platform formerly known as Twitter has reignited a debate about where to draw the line between upholding free expression and combatting hate speech.
Harris And Trump To Clash As America Awaits Next Twist
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will clash in their first and possibly last televised debate Tuesday, in a potentially game-changing moment for the blockbuster 2024 US presidential election.
Gaza Agency Says Israeli Strike Kills 40 In Humanitarian Zone
The strike hit Al-Mawasi -- in Gaza's main southern city of Khan Yunis -- which was designated a safe zone by the Israeli military early in the war, with tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians seeking refuge there.
Australia Plans Age Limit To Ban Children From Social Media
Australia will ban children from using social media with a minimum age limit as high as 16, the prime minister said Tuesday, vowing to get kids off their devices and "onto the footy fields".
Blinken In UK As Allies Seek Way Forward On Ukraine, Mideast
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets the new UK government on Tuesday, with the close allies expected to share their resolve on Ukraine and paper over differences on Gaza.
