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US reveals number of nuclear warheads; down by 55 from a year ago
The US published on Tuesday the number of nuclear warheads the country stockpiles for the first time in four years
 "US reveals number of nuclear warheads; down by 55 from a year ago")
NATO expels 8 'undeclared' Russian intelligence officers
NATO expelled eight members of Russia's mission to military alliance, saying that they were secretly working as intelligence officers and cut the size of Moscow's team able to work at its headquarters
 "NATO expels 8 'undeclared' Russian intelligence officers")
EU recommends relief funds for consumers hit by energy costs
The European Union on Wednesday urged member countries to provide relief funds to consumers and small businesses hit hardest by rising gas and electricity prices
 "EU recommends relief funds for consumers hit by energy costs")
Amazon opens general store in United Kingdom, first outside the US
Amazon on Wednesday opened its first general store outside the United States in a mall in Britain
 "Amazon opens general store in United Kingdom, first outside the US")
Boris Johnson brushes off UK's woes, vows high-skill economy
This is an autumn of inconvenience in Britain, marked by empty gas pumps, worker shortages and gaps on store shelves
 "Boris Johnson brushes off UK's woes, vows high-skill economy")
Former Germany captain Philipp Lahm opposed to biennial World Cup
Former Germany captain Philipp Lahm is opposed to FIFA's plans to implement a biennal World Cup.
 "Former Germany captain Philipp Lahm opposed to biennial World Cup")
Russian film crew blasts off to make first movie in space: Report
A Russian actor and a film director rocketed to space Tuesday on a mission to make the world's first movie in orbit, a project the Kremlin said will help burnish the nation's space glory.
 "Russian film crew blasts off to make first movie in space: Report")
WHO still reviewing Sputnik V vaccine, as Russia presses bid
The clarification comes after Russia's Health Minister Mikhail Murashko in recent days reportedly said that administrative issues were among the main holdups in WHO's decision-making process
 "WHO still reviewing Sputnik V vaccine, as Russia presses bid")
Yellen says urgent action needed on debt limit, rejects idea of $1 trn coin
She said what needs to be done is for Congress and the administration to show they can be trusted to pay the country's bills.
 "Yellen says urgent action needed on debt limit, rejects idea of $1 trn coin")
Son of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos to seek presidency
The son of the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who was toppled in a 1986 revolt, announced Tuesday that he would seek the presidency in next year's elections
 "Son of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos to seek presidency")
Chinese developer misses bond payment, as stress spills beyond Evergrande
A mid-size Chinese real estate developer failed to make a $205.7 million payment due to bondholders Tuesday
 "Chinese developer misses bond payment, as stress spills beyond Evergrande")
Oil touches 7-year high after Opec+ sticks to plan for gradual output hike
Oil prices jumped Monday after OPEC and allied oil producing countries stayed with their gradual approach to restoring output slashed during the pandemic, agreeing to add only 400,000 barrels per day
 "Oil touches 7-year high after Opec+ sticks to plan for gradual output hike")
Japan's new PM to seek fresh mandate to handle coronavirus, economy
Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to push through with a large-scale recovery package to support those hit by the pandemic
 "Japan's new PM to seek fresh mandate to handle coronavirus, economy")
Volvo plans $2.9 billion IPO to fund electric vehicle transformation plans
Volvo and its parent company, Chinese carmaker Geely, have applied to hold an initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stockholm
 "Volvo plans $2.9 billion IPO to fund electric vehicle transformation plans")
UK eases travel rules for 18 countries but upsets nations not on list
As part of the new regime, Britain eased entry requirements for fully vaccinated travelers from 18 countries, including Canada, Japan and the United Arab Emirates
 "UK eases travel rules for 18 countries but upsets nations not on list")
United States decides not to open formal probe of Tesla battery fires
The available data indicate that noncrash battery fires in Tesla vehicles are rare events
 "United States decides not to open formal probe of Tesla battery fires")
Wanted to leave Paris Saint-Germain in July, reveals Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbapp confirmed he told Paris Saint-Germain he wanted to leave the club in July in an interview released Monday by French broadcaster RMC.
 "Wanted to leave Paris Saint-Germain in July, reveals Kylian Mbappe")
Taliban face shift from war to policing Afghanistan streets
It is a symbol of the moment of transition they find themselves in: Once warriors embedded in Afghanistan's rugged mountains, now they are an urban police force
 "Taliban face shift from war to policing Afghanistan streets")
With oil market tight and price surge, OPEC+ decides how much more to pump
OPEC and allied countries are deciding whether to stay with their plans to gradually restoring production that was cut back during the pandemic recession or to pump more oil
 "With oil market tight and price surge, OPEC+ decides how much more to pump")
From Yemen to Syria, world's problematic politics loom at Dubai Expo 2020
Welcome to Dubai's Expo 2020, the first world's fair in the Middle East that boasts over 190 participating countries - except Afghanistan, whose new Taliban rulers are a no-show
 "From Yemen to Syria, world's problematic politics loom at Dubai Expo 2020")