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Australia decides against cancelling Chinese firm's lease of important port

Australians can have confidence that their safety will not be compromised while ensuring that Australia remains a competitive destination for foreign investment, it said in a statement

Israel pounds Gaza, evacuates town near Lebanon ahead of ground offensive

Over a million people have been displaced in Gaza, with many heeding Israel's orders to evacuate the northern part of the sealed-off coastal enclave

Fuel shortage unlikely but disruption in oil supplies, price hikes possible

Fluctuations since the attack pushed oil prices as high as $96

US commitment to Ukraine a key issue as President Biden meets EU leaders

The U.S. president has cultivated a personal relationship with Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who calls Biden dear Joe

Biden declares support for Israel and Ukraine is 'vital' for US security

If international aggression is allowed to continue, Biden said, conflict and chaos could spread in other parts of the world

President Biden calls for restraint as Israel prepares for ground assault

Amid the violence, President Joe Biden pledged unwavering support for Israel's security, today and always, while adding that the world can't ignore the humanity

As Israel readies troops for ground assault, Gaza awaits much-needed aid

Biden and other US officials already have said that US intelligence officials believe the explosion at al-Ahli Hospital was not caused by an Israeli airstrike. Thursday's findings echoed that

4 dead in central Washington shooting including 19-yr-old gunman: Police

The 19-year-old man who shot them then killed himself, according to the police chief

US military shoots down missiles, drones as it faces threats in Middle East

The attacks fuel escalating worries in the US and the West that the war in Israel could expand into a larger regional conflict

As Israel-Hamas war rages, Israelis can travel to US without getting visa

At the time, the US said Israelis could start travelling to America without visas as of Nov 30. In a news release, the Department of Homeland Security said the programme was operational as of Thursday

Thwarted escape attempt by detained Prez Bazoum ousted in coup: Niger Junta

From there, they were to be flown to Nigeria aboard two helicopters belonging to a foreign power, Abdramane said

US Navy warship in Red Sea intercepts 3 missiles heading north out of Yemen

The officials said the USS Carney, a Navy destroyer, was in the Red Sea and intercepted the three missiles. It wasn't immediately certain if they were aimed at Israel

Hundreds in Scotland told to evacuate as northern Europe braces for floods

Forecasters say the storm, named Babet by UK officials, could bring more than a month's worth of rain in the worst-affected regions in Scotland

UN-backed aid could soon enter Gaza from Egypt, but only at trickle for now

Israel says it's now ready to honour Biden's request to let in limited humanitarian aid

300 arrested in Capitol Hill demonstration urging Israel-Hamas cease-fire

The 305 people arrested for illegally demonstrating were subsequently released and those charged with assault were held in custody pending an appearance before a judge

Canada removes 41 diplomats from India amid heightened diplomatic tensions

The moves comes after Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver

China building nuclear weapons faster than previous projection: Report

The annual report, required by Congress, is one way the Pentagon measures the growing military capabilities of China

Israel-Hamas war: EU demands Meta, TikTok to curb illegal content

The new rules, known as the Digital Services Act, are being put to the test by the Israel-Hamas war

Lionel Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with MLS' Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's annualized compensation from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over $20.4 million, the MLS Players Association said

Palestinians in Gaza feel safe nowhere amid unrelenting Israeli airstrikes

In the nearly two weeks since Israel began attacking in response to a devastating Hamas rampage in towns across southern Israel, airstrikes have relentlessly hit the densely populated territory