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Ukraine conflict: Putin announces partial mobilisation for Russian citizens

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced a partial mobilisation in Russia as the war in Ukraine reaches nearly seven months

Nearly 230 whales stranded on Tasmania coast; rescue efforts underway

About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania's west coast, just days after 14 sperm whales were found beached on an island off the southeastern coast

United Airlines cancels 18 flights, grounds 25 planes on missed inspection

United Airlines cancelled about 18 flights this week when it realised that some of its Boeing 777-200 planes had not undergone required inspections of the front edges of the wings.

'Our world is in peril,' says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

The world's problems seized the spotlight as the UN General Assembly's yearly meeting of world leaders opened with dire assessments of a planet beset by escalating crises

FDA acknowledges delays in response to US Infant formula shortage

The FDA acknowledged that US infant formula shortage was slowed by delays in processing a whistleblower complaint and test samples from the nation's largest formula factory.

Dutch king unveils aid in billions to households struggling with inflation

Dutch King Willem-Alexander unveiled plans Tuesday from the Dutch government to help households squeezed by rising costs, in his annual address to the nation.

Parents besiege Texas high school after false reports of classroom shooting

Alarmed parents laid siege to a Texas high school Tuesday after a classroom shooting report that ultimately proved to be false.

Trump rape accuser plans suit under new New York 'survivors' law

A writer who accused Donald Trump of raping her in a department store dressing room intends to file another lawsuit against him under a new New York law

Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement for entry by September: Official

Canada will likely drop the vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Musk needs permit from Treasury Dept to operate satellite internet in Iran

Elon Musk's hope to operate his satellite internet firm in Iran requires permission from the Treasury Department

Russian prez Putin meets Bosnian Serb separatist leader, praises Serbia

Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday days after he endorsed Moscow's aggression against Ukraine

As energy prices soar, thousands protest Slovak govt, demand early election

Several thousand people rallied in the Slovak capital on Tuesday to protest the government amid soaring energy prices and to demand an early election.

Turkish leader asks United Nations to be 'much more influential' at UNGA

Turkey's leader, overseeing a nation encircled by regional disputes, used his speech at the UN General Assembly to shine a spotlight on Turkish maneuvering in conflicts that span from Syria to Ukraine

No nation can stay 'indifferent' on Russia-Ukraine war: Emanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron admonished countries not to stay neutral about condemning Russia's war in Ukraine as he declared that Moscow's invasion amounts to a new form of imperialism.

Biden nominates veteran foreign service officer as ambassador to Russia

President Joe Biden has formally nominated a veteran foreign service officer with years of experience in Russian affairs to be the next US ambassador to Russia.

African leader warns of rising pressure to choose sides over war in Ukraine

African Union chairperson Macky Sall said that Africa does not want to be the breeding ground of a new Cold War, alluding to the pressure mounting to choose sides over the war in Ukraine

Wealthy nations must share technology with developing world: S Korean prez

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stressed the need for wealthy nations to share their advanced technologies and innovations with developing countries

Four Ukraine separatist regions plan votes to join Russia, says report

Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia (partly controlled by Russia), and Donetsk regions are planning referendums

The world is in 'great peril': UN secretary-gen warns global leaders

Stressing that cooperation and dialogue are the only path forward, he warned that "no power or group alone can call the shots"

UK PM Liz Truss says she'll slash taxes despite economic crisis

We do have to take difficult decisions to get our economy right, Truss said. We have to look at our tax rates. So corporation tax needs to be competitive with other countries to attract investment