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Record flooding threatens Washington as more heavy rain pounds Northwest

In the Pacific Northwest, an atmospheric river was swelling rivers toward record levels, with major flooding expected in some areas including the Skagit River

Ocean warmed by climate change fed rainfall, deadly floods in Asia: Study

The rapid study by World Weather Attribution focused on heavy rainfall from cyclones Senyar and Ditwah in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka starting late last month

US Federal Reserve cuts key rate again, signals steadier economy next year

Powell was also optimistic about the economy's growth next year, and said that consumer spending remains resilient while companies are still investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure

Ukraine ready for elections within months if security is ensured: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy told reporters late Tuesday that he is ready for an election but would need help from the US and possibly Europe to ensure security for a vote to happen

19 killed as two buildings collapse in Morocco's Fes, rescue ops underway

Fes is Morocco's second-largest city and one of the hosts of this month's Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

We confirm that she will not attend the Nobel ceremony, but we are optimistic about her presence on the rest of the day's agenda, said Machado's spokesperson, Claudia Macero

Kim Jong Un and top officials prepare for once-in-5-years party meeting

North Korea has steadfastly rebuffed the US and South Korea's calls to resume talks since Kim's high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with President Donald Trump collapsed in 2019

Ex-Nepal ministers, Chinese firm charged with graft in Pokhara airport case

In September, massive demonstrations against corruption led by youth, which left dozens killed, forced the government to step down, and an interim administration was installed

OpenAI hires Slack CEO Dresser as 1st revenue chief to drive profitability

OpenAI said Dresser will oversee global revenue strategy and "will help more businesses put AI to work in their day-to-day operations

Zelenskyy refuses to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support

The Ukrainian president arrived at Castel Gandolfo, a papal residence outside Rome, for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV and is to have talks with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later

ICE arrests of Afghans surge after National Guard attack, say lawyers

Those who work with Afghans say the stepped-up enforcement amounts to the collective punishment of a population, many of whom risked their lives to protect US troops

Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand amid escalating border conflict

In a statement posted to Facebook and Telegram, Hun Sen claimed that his country had refrained from firing back on Monday, but overnight began to shoot back at Thai forces

Ceasefire enters tougher phase as Trump plan aims to reshape Gaza's future

Trumps plan calls for the formation of an international force known as International Stabilization Force to maintain security and train Palestinian police to one day to take over

Rubio, Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts

Rubio, Hegseth, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles gathered at the State Department, with many eyes also on the Russia-Ukraine war

12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during protest sue to get their jobs back

Lacking protective gear or extensive training in crowd control, the agents became outnumbered by hostile crowds they encountered and decided to kneel to the ground in hopes of defusing the tension

Trump proposing $12 bn aid for farmers hit hard by trade war with China

Farmers have backed Trump politically, but his aggressive trade policies and frequently changing tariff rates have come under increasing scrutiny because of the impact on the agricultural sector

Boeing completes $4.7 bn purchase of 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing previously owned Wichita, Kansas-based Spirit but spun it off in 2005. Reabsorbing the company, which is not related to Spirit Airlines, reverses a longtime Boeing strategy

Top manager exits Warren Buffett's Berkshire as new CEO Abel names team

One of its two investment managers besides Buffett who has also served as CEO of Geico for several years, Todd Combs, and longtime Chief Financial Officer Mac Hamburg are both departing

As tensions flare on Israel-Lebanon border, communities struggle to rebuild

The Israeli strikes into southern Lebanon continue, with several a week. Hezbollah has refused to completely disarm until Israel fully withdraws

UN aid agency cuts appeal for 2026 to $33 bn after lowest annual support

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Monday it was seeking $33 billion to help some 135 million people cope with fallout from wars