Strike Hits South Beirut After Israel Evacuation Warning: AFPTV
A plume of grey smoke rose over the area after the latest strike since Israel sharply intensified its campaign against the Iran-backed militant group in September.
Lawmakers Clash, Protesters Arrested In Wake Of Amsterdam Violence
The Netherlands is still dealing with the political fallout from last week's violence that followed a Maccabi Tel Aviv match against home club Ajax in the capital, when Maccabi supporters were assaulted by men on scooters.
Six Israeli Troops Killed, Deadly Strikes In Lebanon
The soldiers "fell during combat in southern Lebanon", the army said in a statement. Their deaths mean 47 Israeli troops have been killed in combat with Hezbollah since September 30, when Israel sent ground forces into Lebanon.
Biden, Xi Arrive In Peru Ahead Of Face-to-face At Asia-Pacific Summit
Saturday's face-to-face will likely be the last meeting between the sitting leaders of the world's largest economies before Biden hands the reins back to Trump, who has signaled a confrontational approach to Beijing for his second term in the White House.
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UN Nuclear Chief Heads To Iran For Crucial Talks
Israel has long accused Iran of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons, a claim Tehran denies.
New Push For EU-South America Trade Deal Despite French Fury
The blockbuster trade pact between the 27-country European Union and Mercosur countries -- Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay -- has been 25 years in the making and would create the world's biggest free trade zone.
China's Xi Heads To Peru For APEC Meeting Shrouded In Trump Fears
Xi will join leaders from the United States and other Asia-Pacific nations in the Peruvian capital Lima for the APEC gathering, after which he will go to Brazil for a G20 summit.
Airlines Ground Bali Flights After Volcano Erupts
At least 16 international routes were affected after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores island spewed a nine-kilometer (5.6-mile) tower a day earlier, the general manager of Bali's international airport said in a statement.
France's Bullfighters See Red Over Bill To Ban Under-16s
France's upper house of parliament will this week debate a bill to ban children under 16 from attending bullfights, inflaming tensions and enraging aficionados of the centuries-old tradition.
No End In Sight To Sudan War As Both Sides Seek 'Decisive' Win
Fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified since late October, with reports of attacks on civilians including sexual violence against women and girls raising alarm.
Stark Warning On Emissions As Leaders Split On Climate Goals At COP29
Planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose to a new record high this year, according to preliminary research from an international network of scientists at the Global Carbon Project.
Triumphant Trump Returns To White House To Meet Biden
Trump's meeting with Biden comes as he moves swiftly to name his top team, including the world's richest man Elon Musk as head of a new group aimed at slashing government waste.
US Vows 'Firm' Response To N.Korea Deployment In Ukraine Conflict
The secretary of state was speaking at the start of a day of Brussels talks with NATO and EU officials to urgently address ramping up support for Kyiv before Donald Trump reclaims the White House -- potentially jeopardizing future aid.
Russia Launches Drone, Missile Barrage On Kyiv
The attack came as the US State Department echoed warnings from Ukraine that North Korean troops have begun "engaging in combat operations" alongside Russian forces on the border between the warring countries.
Trump Makes New Appointments, Rubio Tipped For Secretary Of State
Both Rubio and Congressman Michael Waltz, who has been lined up for the powerful National Security Advisor role, have notably hawkish views on China, which they see as a threat and challenge to US economic and military might.
China's Largest Air Show Takes Off With Fighter Jets, Attack Drones
China has poured resources into modernizing and expanding its aviation capabilities as it faces off against the United States and others around regional flashpoints like Taiwan.
North Korea Ratifies Defence Treaty With Russia
The agreement formalizes months of tightening military bonds between two nations that were Communist allies throughout the Cold War.
EU Top Team Heavyweights Face Parliament Test
The heavyweights of the EU's new top team are to be quizzed by lawmakers in Brussels on Tuesday during confirmation hearings that are set to lay bare political dividing lines within the bloc.
Toxic Towns In Kyrgyzstan Battling Radioactive Danger
Drivers in this former Soviet Central Asian state are forbidden to stop until they reach their final destination -- a storage zone where the waste will be buried under thick layers of compacted clay and rock.
Tech Sector Gathers In Lisbon In Shadow Of Trump Victory
The tech industry is holding its breath to see what Trump's second term will bring when he takes over in January, especially as SpaceX and Tesla chief Elon Musk is expected to have a huge influence on the next US government.
China, Russia Must Fight US 'Containment': Security Chief
Moscow and Beijing have expanded military and defense ties since Russia ordered troops into Ukraine nearly three years ago, with Chinese President Xi Jinping one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's most important allies on the world stage.
Strikes Kill Six In Ukraine A Day After Drone Barrage
Trump's election to the White House has the potential to upend the almost three-year conflict and has thrown into question Washington's multi-billion dollar support for Kyiv, crucial to its defense.
Somaliland To Vote Amid Horn Of Africa Tensions
The territory on the northwest point of Somalia unilaterally declared independence in 1991 and has been far more stable and peaceful than the rest of the country since then.
Kremlin Denies Call Between Putin And Trump
The Washington Post reported Sunday that Trump had urged the Russian leader not to escalate the war in Ukraine.
US Says To Spend $6 Billion For Ukraine Before Trump Arrives
Sullivan said President Joe Biden is expected to go over top foreign policy issues when he meets with President-elect Trump Wednesday in the Oval Office.
Russia And Ukraine Launch Massive Drone Attacks After Trump-Putin Call
Trump's election to the White House has the potential to upend the almost three-year conflict and has thrown into question Washington's multi-billion dollar support for Kyiv, crucial to its defense.
Germany's Scholz Says Ready To Hold confidence Vote This Year
Scholz, whose coalition collapsed on Wednesday, said that "asking for the vote of confidence before Christmas, if all sides agree, is no problem at all for me".
What Would North Korean Soldiers Do In Ukraine?
North Korea had never sent troops into combat abroad before, primarily out of fear that they might defect or make unflattering comparisons between foreign armies and their own.
Misinformation Fears Mount Over Second Trump Term
In the closing weeks of his 2024 campaign, Trump aired false claims about weather manipulation and government assistance after hurricanes hit North Carolina, a swing state he would ultimately win.
Japan PM Set To Form Minority Government
Ishiba, 67, took office in early October and called a snap election which he hoped would shore up his mandate as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Fourth Typhoon In A Month Hits Philippines
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage as Typhoon Toraji hit the nation's northeast coast near Dilasag town, about 220 kilometers (140 miles) northeast of the capital, Manila, the national weather agency said.
COP29 Opens With Trump Climate Withdrawal Looming
Countries come to Baku for the main United Nations forum for climate diplomacy after new warnings that 2024 is on track to break temperature records, adding urgency to a fractious debate over climate funding.
Trump Announces Immigration Official Tom Homan As 'Border Czar'
The 78-year-old Republican tycoon has pledged to launch -- on day one of his presidency -- the largest deportation operation of undocumented immigrants in US history.
China's 'Singles Day' Shopping Spree In Spotlight As Spending Flags
"Singles Day" -- launched by tech giant Alibaba in 2009 -- has ballooned into an annual blockbuster period for retail, with days of discounts luring customers to the country's online shopping platforms.
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