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Indonesia President calls for collaboration with China before heading to US

President Prabowo Subianto told the forum that his country wants to be part of China's emergence as not only an economic but also a civilisational power

Soldier with Yemen's exiled govt opens fire on Saudi troops killing two men

Police in the area published pictures of the soldier, saying there was a 30-million-Yemeni-rial reward for information leading to the soldier's arrest

Multilateral banks crucial to financing fight against global warming

Financing related to climate change is especially important for developing countries, which don't have the same resources or access to credit that rich countries do

Russian oil finds way to Europe; India now biggest exporter of fuel to EU

Europe typically imported an average of 154,000 barrels per day (bpd) of diesel and jet fuel from India before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This has almost doubled

IMF to assess Pak's external financing needs during review discussions

Five months into the fiscal year, no agreement has been reached on the Saudi oil facility, sources indicate

Opponents of wind energy expect Trump to kill industry upon return to WH

The offshore wind industry is taking an optimistic stance, pledging to work with Trump his political allies. National and New Jersey wind industry groups

America First: Here's who Donald Trump may tap for national security

Besides national security, Trump will be looking to build out the heads of financial regulatory agencies, which are expected to take a more light-handed approach than Biden's administratration

Iranian charged by FBI, tasked to target Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka: US

On or about October 23, 2024, the governments of the United States and Israel publicly warned travellers about threats of an attack targeting tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area

Qatar suspends mediation efforts on Gaza, Hamas office may have to leave

Qatar has suspended its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, it said Saturday, after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire deal for Gaza.

Donald Trump wins Arizona, defeats Harris in all seven battleground states

The victory in Arizona took Trump's electoral college tally to 312 against 226 of Vice President Harris as Arizona holds 11 electoral college votes

Trump urges supporters to donate to Democrats, help in 'financial crisis'

Vice President Kamala Harris was the Democratic Party's presidential nominee for the elections held on November 5, who lost to Trump, shattered all fund-raising records

Russia amends comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with North Korea

Tass on Saturday reported Putin's signing of the law on ratification of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang

Awami League leader files complaint against B'desh Chief Advisor in ICC

Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury, an Awami League leader and former Mayor of Sylhet, filed the complaint against Muhammad Yunus

Trump rules out Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley in his new administration

While Pompeo dropped from the race early, Haley was the last challenger against Trump till February this year, later on, the two endorsed his campaign

Iran's FM calls US' claims of plot against Donald Trump 'fabricated'

Earlier, the US Department of Justice on Friday (local time) charged an Iranian citizen who was tapped by Iran to allegedly assassinate Donald Trump before the presidential election

Chinese provocations around Taiwan up by 300%, says US Air Force general

The General also said that China's tactics are just not reserved to China, but they show to the world that China achieves their goals, Taipei Times reported

Trump announces Inaugural Committee to plan his inaugural events in 2025

Trump, 78, was elected as the 47th president of the United States in a stunning victory in the November 5 general elections. He succeeds outgoing President Joe Biden

Refugees don't want to return to Syria, Lebanon sees exodus as opportunity

Some in Syria hope the returning refugees could lead to more international assistance and relief from western sanctions

World Science Day for Peace and Development 2024: History, significance

The world celebrates World Science Day every year on November 10, 2024. The theme for this year is 'Why Science Matters - Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures'

Biden to meet President-elect Donald Trump in Oval Office on Nov 13

A statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden and Trump would meet in the Oval Office at 11:00 am (1600 GMT) at the outgoing president's invitation