DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
2023-10-16 16:21
European Stocks Steady on Mideast Diplomacy; Polish Market Jumps
European stocks pared early gains and were steady as traders weighed diplomatic efforts by the US and its
2023-10-16 16:21
Ugandan police foil ADF plot to bomb churches - Yoweri Museveni
The president says two bombs were linked to public address systems, and sent to pastors.
2023-10-16 15:55
Gaza health ministry: 2,750 Palestinians killed, 9,700 wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct 7
GAZA At least 2,750 Palestinians have been killed and 9,700 wounded in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza
2023-10-16 15:52
Diplomatic aid efforts ramp up for 'strangled' Gaza as regional conflict fears grow
Gaza is being "strangled" by Israel's week-long siege and aerial bombardment, UN experts have warned, as concerns grow that further escalation and a lack of safety for fleeing civilians risks drawing regional foes into the long-running conflict.
2023-10-16 15:52
Israel Announces Another ‘Safe Passage’ For Gazans to Move South
Israel announced another “safe corridor” in Gaza as it urges civilians to move to the south of the
2023-10-16 15:18
Oil on Tenterhooks as the US Goes All Out to Contain Gaza Crisis
Oil traded in a narrow range, with Israel yet to launch its expected ground offensive into the Gaza
2023-10-16 15:15
Israel Latest: Blinken Set to Return as US Tries to Contain War
President Joe Biden is weighing a trip to Israel, adding to the US diplomatic push after Secretary of
2023-10-16 13:49
The US is mounting a frantic effort to head off a wider Middle East war
US leaders are mounting an urgent effort to prevent Israel's war against Hamas and a resulting civilian catastrophe in Gaza from escalating into a widening regional conflict that could snowball into an even greater geopolitical crisis after this month's horrific attacks.
2023-10-16 12:21
Markets Stabilize on Middle East Diplomacy Efforts: Markets Wrap
Markets steadied on Monday in Asia, with US equity futures gaining and Treasuries falling as the US and
2023-10-16 10:47
Biden Considers Israel Visit, Warns Against Gaza Occupation
US President Joe Biden weighed a trip to Israel while he cautioned against long-term Israeli occupation of the
2023-10-16 09:47
Same-sex hearing: The lesbian activist seeking marriage equality in India
Maya Sharma doesn't believe in marriage but has petitioned India's Supreme Court to legalise same-sex union.
2023-10-16 08:17