Israel envoy wears yellow star at UN, drawing Yad Vashem criticism
Israel's United Nations ambassador displayed a yellow star on his chest Monday as he addressed the Security Council, provocatively pledging to wear the badge until members of the body condemn Hamas "atrocities".
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Stellantis confirms 2023 outlook despite US strike
Automaker Stellantis confirmed Tuesday its 2023 outlook thanks to a jump in third quarter revenue despite a costly strike in the United States.
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King Charles visits Kenya as colonial abuses loom large
King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a state visit to Kenya on Tuesday, facing widespread calls for an apology over Britain's bloody colonial past.
Read moreIsrael forces battle Hamas in Gaza as PM rejects ceasefire
Israel said Tuesday its forces battled Hamas inside Gaza overnight and struck 300 targets after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically ruled out a ceasefire as a "surrender" to the Palestinian militant group.
Read moreStocks mixed, oil up as traders eye Mideast and central banks
Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday, with traders tracking developments in the Middle East crisis as Israel presses on with its ground incursion of Gaza, while oil prices edged up.
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Northern China chokes under severe pollution
Tens of millions of people across northern China were under severe pollution warnings Tuesday, with authorities urging them to reduce outdoor activities as a greyish smog enveloped the region.
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Tens of thousands of Afghans flee Pakistan as deadline looms
More than 10,000 Afghan migrants rushed to the border on Tuesday, the last day of a deadline for 1.7 million Afghans to leave Pakistan voluntarily or face arrest and deportation.
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Myanmar team in Bangladesh for Rohingya repatriation talks
Myanmar officials arrived in Bangladesh on Tuesday to meet with Rohingya refugees as part of a long-stalled repatriation scheme now backed by China, authorities said.
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In UK, tourists discover darker side of Oxford and Cambridge
British universities Oxford and Cambridge are constantly ranked among the best in the world and celebrated for their academic excellence.
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Singing contest amplifies South Africa's opera dreams
In his previous life, Luvo Maranti didn't read music and the only thing he knew about opera was who Luciano Pavarotti was.
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