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South America November 13, 2024

Biden, Xi to meet on Saturday in Peru, US officials say

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on Saturday in Peru; they are expected to hold talks 'spanning a range of global hot spots.'

United Kingdom November 7, 2024

British doctor jailed for trying to kill mother's partner with fake COVID jab

Thomas Kwan, a 53-year-old British doctor, has been jailed for over 31 years for an unsuccessful plot to use a fake COVID-19 vaccine to kill his mother's partner.

United Kingdom November 2, 2024

Kemi Badenoch becomes first Black woman to lead UK Conservatives

Kemi Badenoch has become the U.K. Conservatives' new leader and the first Black woman to lead a major British political party; she replaces former PM Rishi Sunak.

Canada October 30, 2024

Canada alleges Indian minister Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists

Canada's government has alleged that Amit Shah, the Indian Minister of Home Affairs and close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was behind a campaign to target Sikh separatists in Canada.

Russia October 29, 2024

North Korea and Russia send political shockwaves with Ukraine war moves

North Korea's foreign minister has arrived in Russia for talks, as South Korea and NATO express alarm that troops from North Korea could join Moscow's side in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Asia October 25, 2024

India, China begin implementing new border pact, ending Himalayan face-off

In the biggest thaw between India and China since deadly clashes between their armies in 2020, the countries have started implementing a pact to end a military standoff along their disputed border.

Israel October 23, 2024

Israel issues travel warning to parts of Sri Lanka over terrorism threat

Israel's national security council has called on Israelis to leave parts of southern Sri Lanka immediately over the threat of a potential terrorist attack.

Ukraine October 23, 2024

Ukraine's population has fallen by 10 million since Russia's invasion, UN says

The United Nations said Ukraine's population has decreased by around a quarter, or 10 million people, since Russia's invasion of the country in February 2022.

Cuba October 19, 2024

Cuba working to reestablish electrical service after second grid collapse

Cuba's government is reportedly working to reestablish electrical service across the country after the national grid collapsed for the second time since midday Friday.

Florida October 17, 2024

Florida homeowners fear soaring insurance cost after hurricanes

With 4 major hurricanes hitting Florida in 4 years, insurance premiums have skyrocketed and insurers have pulled back on coverage; residents are worried about more exclusions and price hikes.

Japan September 25, 2024

Japan destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait for first time, newspaper reports

Attempting to send a message to China, Japan's Self Defense Force has patrolled the Taiwan Strait for the first time, according to Japanese newspaper Yomiuri.