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Elon Musk, German govt spar on X over maritime migrant rescue operations

Germany's government rebuked X owner Elon Musk after he criticised the recent work of migrant rescue ships that German humanitarian groups operate in the Mediterranean Sea

Italy, Libya resume commercial flights after hiatus of 10 years: Officials

Italy and war-torn Libya on Saturday resumed commercial flights for the first time in a decade, authorities in the Libyan capital said

On the brink of govt shutdown, US Senate tries to approve funding

Congress has only one option to avoid a shutdown - bipartisanship, said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer

Ukraine hosts defence industry forum to ramp up weapons production for war

The event marked a new development in support of Ukraine, with the previous focus being on the delivery of weapons, repair of damaged equipment and military training of Ukrainian soldiers

Subway franchise owners must pay workers nearly $1 mn, sell or close stores

Federal investigators said franchise owners John and Jessica Meza directed children as young as 14 to operate dangerous machinery, assigned minors work hours that violated federal law

Last-ditch plan to keep US govt open collapses, shutdown almost certain

The outcome puts McCarthy's speakership in serious jeopardy with almost no political leverage to lead the House at a critical moment that has pushed the government into crisis

Inflation drops sharply in Europe, but higher crude oil prices loom

The annual rate was 4.3% this month, a drop from 5.2% in August. But recently higher oil prices are casting a shadow over prospects for beating inflation back down to the central bank's target of 2%

Storm floods New York City area, swamping streets in rush-hour mess

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs subway and commuter rail lines, urged residents of the nation's most populous city to stay home if they could

'Philippines not looking for trouble but will defend waters against China'

The latest flare-up between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea comes after Marcos decided earlier this year to allow an expansion of the US military presence

Millions take to China's roads, railways in 1st big holiday since Covid end

This year's holiday began with the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday and also includes the October 1 National Day. The public holidays end on October 6

Over 2,500 dead, missing as 186K cross Mediterranean to Europe in 2023: UN

The majority of migrants and refugees who made it to southern Europe arrived in Italy over 1,30,000, an increase of 83% compared to the same period in 2022

The swift fall of an enclave in Azerbaijan stuns the Armenian diaspora

Many in the diaspora had pinned dreams on it gaining independence or being joined to Armenia

TikToks promoting steroid use have millions of views; report criticised

The report also alleges that several dozen influencers promoted websites that sold the drugs either directly or through affiliate marketing schemes that could allow them to benefit from sales

National Security Agency starting artificial intelligence security centre

AI helps us, but our decisions are made by humans. And that's an important distinction, Nakasone said. "We do see assistance from artificial intelligence"

As migration surges in US, funds aren't there for humanitarian response: UN

The UN estimated that this year through August, it needed $55.2 bn to take on compounding global crises, but it received funds for only 71% of that

Nato chief meets with Zelenskyy to discuss 'ending Russia's aggression'

He also reminded the secretary-general of the persistent drone, missile and artillery attacks that often strike residential areas and were blamed Thursday for at least three civilian deaths

Host China continues Asian Games dominance by surpassing 150 medals

The hosts were bolstered by multiple golds in a home sport on Thursday, as Chinese athletes won the men's 70-, 60- and 56-kilogram finals in Wushu martial arts

Judge rejects bid to free FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried during his trial

At a hearing, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan rejected a request by Bankman-Fried's lawyers to free their client so he could better prepare his defence against charges that he defrauded cryptocurrency investors

House GOP start making Biden impeachment inquiry case in first hearing

After insisting for months that they have the grounds to launch impeachment proceedings against Biden, House Republicans opened their first formal hearing to make the case in the Senate

Oz lawmakers who visit Taiwan being utilized by separatists: Chinese envoy

China's ambassador to Australia on Thursday criticised Australian politicians who visit Taiwan, saying they are being utilized by separatists on the self-governing island