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General who led Syrian bombing is new face of Moscow's war in Ukraine

The general carrying out President Vladimir Putin's new military strategy in Ukraine has a reputation for brutality - for bombing civilians in Russia's campaign in Syria

European Union leaders avoid deep rift on gas price cap at energy summit

European Union leaders struggled to find immediate practical solutions on how to deal with the energy crisis but avoided an open rift between Germany and France

UN deputy secretary-general decries global trampling of women's rights

The trampling of women's rights and deeply ingrained misogyny are connected in many ways to today's global challenges, the UN deputy secretary-general said

Tropical Storm Roslyn at Mexico's south Pacific coast may form hurricane

Tropical Storm Roslyn formed off Mexico's southern Pacific coast, and forecasters expect it will strengthen to a hurricane and hit land somewhere between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan

At least 60 people killed by security forces amid protests in Chad

Chadian security forces opened fire on anti-government demonstrators in the country's two largest cities killing at least 60 people, the government spokesman and a morgue official said

Here's why Liz Truss' tenure was so short as UK PM; and what's next

British Prime Minister Liz Truss took office last month with hopes and promises of reinvigorating the British economy and putting it on the path to long-term success.

Shooting at Cleveland barber shop in US leaves 5 people wounded: Officials

A shooting at a Cleveland barber shop on Thursday left five people wounded, authorities said.

Russian, Ukrainian troops gird for major battle over strategic city Kherson

Russian and Ukrainian troops appeared Thursday to be girding for a major battle over the strategic southern industrial port city of Kherson, in a region which Putin has illegally annexed

Ukraine's vital infrastructure threatened by Russia in war's new phase

Moscow has openly declared its intention to increasingly strike power stations, waterworks and other key infrastructure

Amazon faces $1 billion class action lawsuit in UK over Buy Box feature

Amazon is facing a $1 billion class action lawsuit in the UK over allegations it uses an algorithm to favour its own products and those of third-party sellers who use its storage and delivery services

Nokia sees improved Q3 profit, higher sales on strong demand for 5G

Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia reported substantially improved third-quarter profits and higher sales on Thursday on the back of strong demand for 5G technology from operators

Malaysia election set for November 19 amid fear of heavy rains, floods

Malaysia's Election Commission said that national elections will be held on November 19, amid concerns that heavy rain and floods during the year-end monsoon season may deter voters

Japan's trade deficit balloons for 14th month on energy costs, cheap yen

Japan marked a trade deficit for the 14th month in a row, with exports and imports ballooning to record highs, as the declining value of the yen added to the soaring costs of imported goods

Russia asks Philippines to honour purchase deal of 16 military helicopters

Russia wants the Philippine government to honour a signed contract to purchase 16 military heavy-lift helicopters

In a #MeToo moment, high-profile Hollywood trials play out in courtrooms

The #MeToo movement is having another moment in the spotlight as high-profile sexual assault trials play out in courtrooms from coast to coast

F-35 fighter jet crashes at Air Force base in Utah; pilot ejected safely

An F-35 fighter jet crashed Wednesday at an Air Force base in Utah, officials said, adding that the pilot ejected and was taken to a hospital for observation

US busts manufacturers' network providing technology to Russian military

The Biden administration has announced a round of criminal charges and sanctions related to a complicated scheme to procure military technologies from US manufacturers and supply them to Russia

Iran violating UN Security Council ban on drone transfers, says Ukraine

Ukraine has accused Iran of violating a UN Security Council ban on the transfer of drones capable of flying 300 kilometers and invited UN experts to visit the country to inspect Iranian-origin drones

Covid-19 linked to increase in US pregnancy-related deaths, says report

Covid-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the US last year, according to a report

Former US VP Pence warns of 'unprincipled populists', 'Putin apologists'

EX-Vice President Mike Pence warned against the growing populist tide in the Republican Party as he admonished Putin apologists unwilling to stand up to the Russian leader over his assault on Ukraine