Russian parliament moves to rescind ratification of global nuclear test ban Russian parliament moves to rescind ratification of global nuclear test ban Putin has noted that while some experts have talked about the need to conduct nuclear tests, he hasn’t yet formed an opinion on the issue. Putin has noted that while some experts have talked about the need to conduct nuclear tests, he hasn’t yet formed an opinion on the issue. World 17 Oct, 2023
India's Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, says it is up to Parliament India's Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, says it is up to... India’s top court refused to legalize same-sex marriages, with the chief justice of the country saying Tuesday that it was up to Parliament to create such a law. India’s top court refused to legalize same-sex marriages, with the chief justice of the country saying Tuesday that it was up to Parliament to create such a law. World 17 Oct, 2023
Hezbollah destroys Israeli surveillance cameras along the Lebanese border as tension soars Hezbollah destroys Israeli surveillance cameras along the Lebanese border as tension... French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna arrived in Beirut where she will meet officials to discuss border tensions. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna arrived in Beirut where she will meet officials to discuss border tensions. World 16 Oct, 2023
Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China's economic and diplomatic support for Russia Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China's economic and diplomatic... Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine. World 16 Oct, 2023
Gaza's crowded hospitals near breaking point as Israeli ground invasion looms Gaza's crowded hospitals near breaking point as Israeli ground invasion looms Palestinians in besieged Gaza crowded into hospitals and schools on Monday, seeking shelter and running low on food and water. More than a million people have fled their homes ahead of an expected Israeli ground invasion aimed at destroying Hamas after its fighters rampaged through southern Israel. Palestinians in besieged Gaza crowded into hospitals and schools on Monday, seeking shelter and running low on food and water. More than a million people have fled their homes ahead of an expected Israeli ground invasion aimed at destroying Hamas after its fighters rampaged through southern Israel. World 16 Oct, 2023
Martti Ahtisaari, former Finnish president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 86 Martti Ahtisaari, former Finnish president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 86 Martti Ahtisaari, the former president of Finland and global peace broker awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for his work to resolve international conflicts, died Monday. He was 86. Martti Ahtisaari, the former president of Finland and global peace broker awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for his work to resolve international conflicts, died Monday. He was 86. World 16 Oct, 2023
Polish opposition leader Tusk declares win after exit poll shows ruling conservatives lose majority Polish opposition leader Tusk declares win after exit poll shows ruling conservatives... Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk declared the beginning of a new era for his country after opposition parties appeared to have won enough votes in Sunday's parliamentary election to oust the governing nationalist conservative party. Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk declared the beginning of a new era for his country after opposition parties appeared to have won enough votes in Sunday's parliamentary election to oust the governing nationalist conservative party. World 16 Oct, 2023
In Hamas' horrific killings, Israeli trauma over the Holocaust resurfaces In Hamas' horrific killings, Israeli trauma over the Holocaust resurfaces The militants killed at least 260 revelers at a music festival, with survivors telling harrowing stories of methodical massacres. The militants killed at least 260 revelers at a music festival, with survivors telling harrowing stories of methodical massacres. World 15 Oct, 2023
Fierce fighting persists in Ukraine's east as Kyiv reports nonstop assaults by Russia on a key city Fierce fighting persists in Ukraine's east as Kyiv reports nonstop assaults by... “The enemy hasn't stopped either assaulting or shelling positions" around Avdiivka, Barabash said on Ukrainian television. “The enemy hasn't stopped either assaulting or shelling positions" around Avdiivka, Barabash said on Ukrainian television. World 16 Oct, 2023
Israel-Hamas war upends China's ambitions in the Middle East but may serve Beijing in the end Israel-Hamas war upends China's ambitions in the Middle East but may serve... China has long advocated for a two-state solution that allows for an independent Palestinian state. China has long advocated for a two-state solution that allows for an independent Palestinian state. World 15 Oct, 2023
Powerful earthquake shakes west Afghanistan a week after devastating quakes hit same region Powerful earthquake shakes west Afghanistan a week after devastating quakes hit same... A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes and aftershocks killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region. A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes and aftershocks killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region. World 15 Oct, 2023
Louise Glück, Nobel-winning poet of terse and candid lyricism, dies at 80 Louise Glück, Nobel-winning poet of terse and candid lyricism, dies at 80 Nobel laureate Louise Glück, a poet of unblinking candor and perception who wove classical allusions, philosophical reveries, bittersweet memories and humorous asides into indelible portraits of a fallen and heartrending world, has died at 80. Nobel laureate Louise Glück, a poet of unblinking candor and perception who wove classical allusions, philosophical reveries, bittersweet memories and humorous asides into indelible portraits of a fallen and heartrending world, has died at 80. World 14 Oct, 2023
Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will skip it, as Yerevan's relationship with Moscow has frayed amid mutual accusations. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will skip it, as Yerevan's relationship with Moscow has frayed amid mutual accusations. World 12 Oct, 2023
What was Hamas thinking? For over three decades, it has had the same brutal idea of victory What was Hamas thinking? For over three decades, it has had the same brutal idea of... Israel has faced virtually no calls for restraint in the wake of the Hamas attack, but that could change if the war drags on. Israel has faced virtually no calls for restraint in the wake of the Hamas attack, but that could change if the war drags on. World 12 Oct, 2023
$1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California A player in California won a $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize. A player in California won a $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize. World 12 Oct, 2023
Passenger train derails in eastern India, killing 4 people and injuring dozens Passenger train derails in eastern India, killing 4 people and injuring dozens A passenger train derailed in eastern India late Wednesday, killing four passengers and injuring dozens, a government official said on Thursday. A passenger train derailed in eastern India late Wednesday, killing four passengers and injuring dozens, a government official said on Thursday. World 12 Oct, 2023
6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes part of western Afghanistan where earlier quake killed over 2,000 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes part of western Afghanistan where earlier quake... Another strong earthquake shook part of western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning after an earlier quake killed more than 2,000 and flattened whole villages. Another strong earthquake shook part of western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning after an earlier quake killed more than 2,000 and flattened whole villages. World 11 Oct, 2023
Under heavy bombing, Palestinians in Gaza move from place to place, only to discover nowhere is safe Under heavy bombing, Palestinians in Gaza move from place to place, only to discover... “When I escape, I do it for my children,” she said, her hands trembling. “Their lives rest on my shoulders.” “When I escape, I do it for my children,” she said, her hands trembling. “Their lives rest on my shoulders.” World 10 Oct, 2023
Israel strikes downtown Gaza City and mobilizes 300,000 reservists as war enters fourth day Israel strikes downtown Gaza City and mobilizes 300,000 reservists as war enters... Israeli warplanes pounded downtown Gaza City, home to Hamas' centers of government, with relentless bombardments into early Tuesday, after Israel’s prime minister vowed retaliation against the Islamic militant group that would “reverberate for generations.” Israeli warplanes pounded downtown Gaza City, home to Hamas' centers of government, with relentless bombardments into early Tuesday, after Israel’s prime minister vowed retaliation against the Islamic militant group that would “reverberate for generations.” World 10 Oct, 2023
The Israel-Hamas war: No matter who loses, Iran wins The Israel-Hamas war: No matter who loses, Iran wins Iran runs a sophisticated smuggling network to funnel weapons into Gaza, which has long been cut off from the outside world by an Israeli blockade. Iran runs a sophisticated smuggling network to funnel weapons into Gaza, which has long been cut off from the outside world by an Israeli blockade. World 09 Oct, 2023
Sports Bayer Leverkusen's record unbeaten march continues with a 2-0 win at Roma in Europa League No club from Europe’s five biggest leagues — in Germany, England, Italy, Spain and France — has had a longer unbeaten streak.
Sports Title, relegation and European spots in the balance as Premier League heads for exciting finale This time, Arsenal vs. Manchester City for the Premier League title looks like going down to the wire.
Sports Tottenham's Champions League hopes hit further by 2-0 loss at Chelsea in Premier League Tottenham’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League are getting thinner by the day.
Sports Füllkrug fires Dortmund to 1-0 win over Mbappé's PSG in Champions League semifinal first leg PSG is under pressure to finally win to the Champions League to justify more than a decade of huge investment from its Qatari owners.
Kathmandu UML wants to be decisive force: Chair Oli Chairman KP Sharma Oli of the CPN UML has asserted that the UML should establish itself as a decisive force in Nepali politics.
Sports Hyderabad pulls off 1-run win over table-topper Rajasthan in IPL The win propelled Hyderabad to No. 4 with 12 points on inferior net run-rate behind second-place Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants.
Lifestyle It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book series Williams talked to The Associated Press about how his tweet became a novel and his inspirations for “Blood at the Root.”
World Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Chasiv Yar as Russians near The footage shows Chasiv Yar — set amid green fields and woodland — pounded into an apocalyptic vista.
World President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not welcome immigrants The White House welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi for a state visit last summer.