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Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery, recovery on track

Leo, 71, had greeted patients inside the hospital before waving to well-wishers outside as he walked to the waiting vehicle

China backs IMF's scrutiny of fiscal risks in major advanced economies

The central bank chief said ​China supports the multilateral trading system and opposes all forms of ‌protectionist measures

Sisi says Egypt will not amend Constitution, rules out staying past 2030

Sisi, 71, is serving a six-year term after being ​reelected in December 2023

Drone-hit tanker reaches Romania port, all 9 Indian seafarers safe

On Friday, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said YARA J was hit by a drone at Sulina Anchorage, Romania, on Wednesday

South African Prez cites historic ties, seeks stronger India cooperation

The South African president said the two countries' partnership now encompassed trade, investment, technology, education and international cooperation

From Cher to Marilyn Monroe: Why Bob Mackie's passing leaves a fashion void

From Marilyn Monroe's iconic gown to Cher's stage costumes, Bob Mackie bridged fashion and entertainment. His death has renewed questions about his successor as demand for archival designs rises

ECB officials see December rate hike as uncertainty clouds 2027 outlook

Policymakers see December as the likeliest time for a rate increase, while rising bond yields, high energy costs, AI investment and uncertainty over US policy complicate the outlook for next year

North Korea claims successful test of AI-powered 'Zam-2.0' torpedo system

The report added that test verified the weapon's propulsion systems, which were developed through more than 180 tests over the past five years

US to revive 3 shuttered nuclear plants to meet rising electricity demand

The US Department of Energy is lending up to $4.4 billion to restart three nuclear plants with a combined capacity of 2.25 GW, as data centres and AI drive demand for carbon-free electricity

Yemen officials blame Houthis for 2 missile strikes on Yemen's Aden airport

Two missiles struck an area of Aden airport hosting a military unit aligned with Yemen's Saudi-backed government, with no casualties reported; the attack followed a deadly strike on a palace complex

Saudi Arabia should accept Israel's 'helpful' offer to fight Houthis: Trump

Trump calls Israel's support for Saudi Arabia 'very helpful' and says Riyadh could join the Abraham Accords, as regional hostilities escalate

Trump waives Russia energy tariffs and sanctions under Graham law

Waiving the law avoids a potential clash with the top purchasers of Russian energy products, India, China and Turkey

Katie Zacharia is out after 5 days as White House Press Secretary

The ouster came as Zacharia was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing

AI risks may outweigh benefits without safeguards, warns IMF chief

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that AI risks could outweigh its benefits without safeguards and an ethical framework, while Anthropic backed common-sense standards

Zelenskyy slams Trump's Russian diesel deal, calls peace move a 'parody'

At an EU summit in Brussels, Zelenskyy criticised Trump's diesel deal with Russia, accused Putin of avoiding peace talks and warned that Moscow could gain funds for its war

Fed Chair Warsh stresses price stability, offers no signals on rate outlook

The US central bank raised its key rate by 25 basis points in September, defying US President Donald Trump's calls for cuts, as persistent inflation keeps further tightening on the table

White House lists $330.5 billion in investments in the US from India

The White House listed $330.5 billion in investments from India, including a $300 billion Reliance Industries refinery project, as part of $10.871 trillion in investments in the US.

Oil prices dip but head for weekly gains amid West Asia supply concerns

The International Energy Agency agreed to release over 20 million barrels of diesel to the market and any oil remaining from a record release of emergency reserves pledged in March to boost supply

How Spain's housing crisis sparked nationwide protests and a snap election

Spain's housing crisis has sparked protests over soaring rents, evictions and holiday rentals. PM Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29 after parliament rejected housing measures

G7 finance chiefs agree to launch exercises to tackle AI cyberattack risks

The plan follows an IMF warning that an AI-enabled cyberattack on a critical financial service could undermine confidence, prompting G7 policymakers to coordinate their responses