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6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes part of western Afghanistan again

Taliban officials said more than 2,000 had died across Herat after the earlier quakes. They subsequently said the quakes killed and injured thousands but didn't give a breakdown of casualties

Blinken to travel to Israel in display of US solidarity after Hamas attacks

Miller said Blinken will also "talk about what additional resources we can give them"

Sam Bankman-Fried hoped to be US president someday: Star witness Ellison

Repeatedly, Ellison made clear that Bankman-Fried was behind the biggest financial moves in his companies, to the point that bitcoins he created were sometimes called Sam's coins

Amazon antitrust lawsuit likely to be long, arduous journey for FTC

The Federal Trade Commission's long-awaited antitrust case is the agency's most aggressive move yet to tame the market power of Amazon

IMF's world economy outlook worsens, Middle East war poses new uncertainty

IMF said it expects global economic growth to slow to 2.9 per cent in 2024 from an expected 3 per cent this year. The forecast for next year is down a notch from 3 per cent it predicted back in July

Afghans still hope to find survivors from earthquake that killed over 2,000

The epicenter was about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of the city of Herat, the provincial capital, the US Geological Survey said

Russia faces tough fight to regain its seat in UN's top human rights body

The United States and others have sent letters to many of the 193 members of the General Assembly urging a vote against Russia, according to diplomats

Canada, Netherlands take Syria to top UN court; accuse Damascus of torture

Syria's conflict started with peaceful protests against President Bashar Assad's govt in March 2011 but quickly morphed into a full-blown civil war after the govt's brutal crackdown on the protesters

Israel strikes downtown Gaza City, mobilises 300,000 reservists amid war

As the Israeli military activated 300,000 reservists in a massive mobilization, a major question was whether it will launch a ground assault into the tiny Mediterranean coastal territory

Myanmar military accused of bombing displacement camp, killing about 30

The spokesperson, who asked to be identified only as Jacob for security reasons, said 19 adults and 13 children from the camp were killed by the airstrikes, which occurred around 11 p.m.

About 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants found in Israel as border secured

Israel has previously reported 900 soldiers and civilians killed, and Palestinian authorities have reported about 700 deaths in Gaza and the West Bank

Peace only option to resolve political differences: Taiwan Prez on Beijing

China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has been increasingly sending ships and warplanes across the Taiwan Strait in an effort to intimidate the population of 23 mn

Hamas' attack prompts S Korea to consider pausing military agreement

Hamas has attacked Israel, and the Republic of Korea is under a much stronger threat, Shin said, invoking South Korea's formal name

Humanitarian aid groups scramble to help as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

Hamas, in turn, pledged to kill Israelis it abducted if the country's military bombs civilian targets in Gaza without warning

Hong Kong eyes stronger economic, trade ties with Thailand to expand role

Srettha arrived in Hong Kong on Sunday for a three-day trip. He met with officials and business leaders including Bernard Chan and Allan Zeman, according to his post on the X platform

Blinken calls deposed Niger leader ahead of expected US declaration on coup

The United States calls for the immediate release of all those unjustly detained following the military takeover, the department said

UN airs concerns for civilians as Israel steps up military response in Gaza

I am deeply distressed by today's announcement that Israel will initiate a complete siege of the Gaza Strip, nothing allowed in -- no electricity, food, or fuel, Guterres said

Russia reports coolant leak in backup line at space station, says crew safe

Nasa confirmed that there is no threat to the station's crew of seven and that operations are continuing as usual

IMF, World Bank pledge Africa focus at 1st meetings on continent in 50 yrs

Both have recently said they plan to give Africa additional seats on their executive boards

Congress must boost aid to Israel amid Hamas attack: US army chief

The intent is to lean forward in support of Israel, Army Secretary said. "But in particular with munitions and the ability to support Israel and Ukraine simultaneously, additional funding is needed"