Poorest countries in worst financial shape since 2006, World Bank says
Low-income countries still poorer than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, report finds.
Zelenskyy accuses North Korea of sending soldiers to help Russia in war
Ukraine’s president says his country and allies need to evolve their response in light of Russia’s deepening alliance.
China starts new war games near democratic Taiwan
Beijing begins manoeuvres to north, south and east of island, days after President Lai made first National Day speech.
‘A name, a function and a philosophy’: The art of Indonesian batik
The city of Solo is the centre of the country’s batik industry and is changing to keep up with the times.
US sheriff says ‘probably prevented’ third Trump assassination attempt
Suspect faces firearms charges but denies he tried to harm ex-US president and Republican candidate at California rally.
Iceland PM calls new election as coalition government collapses
PM Bjarni Benediktsson calls election for November, cites policy disagreements as responsible for gov’t collapse.
How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?
Japanese recipient of this year’s prize says those helping in Gaza should have been honoured.
Biden surveys Hurricane Milton destruction in Florida, pledges support
US president says, ’We’re doing everything we can’ as Florida residents assess damage from back-to-back hurricanes.
Prepping for the worst: Election workers anticipate threats in US vote
In 2020, Donald Trump cast doubt on the voting results. Four years on, election officials still face the consequences.
Ukraine rights envoy urges response to alleged execution of captured troops
Dmytro Lubinets says he sent letters to the United Nations and the International Red Cross regarding alleged killings.