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Israel, Hamas set for talks over Trump's Gaza peace plan in Egypt on Monday

Egypt, a key intermediary in truce talks, said it would host delegations from both sides to discuss a possible exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners

Why China's restaurants are facing social media outrage over pre-made food

A social media storm over 'pre-made' dishes and rising calls for transparency have hit China's restaurant chains just as the extended National Day holiday begins

What to expect as Syria goes to polls for 1st time since Assad's ouster

Most of the People's Assembly seats will be voted on by electoral colleges in each district, while one-third of the seats will be directly appointed by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa

Judge blocks Trump's policy to detain migrant children in adult facilities

The Washington, DC, judge found that such automatic detention violates a court order he issued in 2021 barring such practices

Takaichi win as Japan leader may delay, not derail, BOJ rate hikes

Upon winning the race, Takaichi made clear the government will take the lead in setting fiscal and monetary policy - and that her priority would be to reflate demand

Russia rains drones, missiles on western Ukraine, Poland scrambles aircraft

Eastern-flank Nato members are on high alert after Poland shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace in September

US Treasury considers $1 Trump coin to mark 250th independence anniversary

The draft design of the coin, which was overseen by the Office of the US Treasurer Brandon Beach, features Trump's profile on one side of the coin

Trump to federalise 300 Illinois troops as judge blocks Oregon mobilisation

Trump has characterised both Portland and Chicago as cities rife with crime and unrest, calling the former a war zone and suggesting apocalyptic force was needed

Gaza becomes 'news graveyard' as journalists die bringing war to the world

The deaths of the five journalists in the August 25 strikes on Nasser Hospital add to a toll of nearly 200 news workers killed by Israeli forces while working to bring Gaza's story to the world

Netanyahu hopes to announce Gaza hostage release 'in coming days'

Netanyahu said he has sent a delegation to Egypt to finalise technical details, adding that our goal is to contain these negotiations to a time frame of a few days.

Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call for Israel to halt bombing

I will not tolerate delay, which many think will happen, or any outcome where Gaza poses a threat again, he said

Bombing in Gaza City subsides; Israel readies for first phase of US plan

Israel has moved to a defensive-only position in Gaza and will not actively strike, said an official who was not authorised to speak to the media on the record

Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan set to get its first-ever woman prime minister

Sanae Takaichi won Japan's ruling party leadership on Saturday, defeating male rivals; she is set to become Japan's first female prime minister, following in her idol Margaret Thatcher's footsteps

Nepal restricts vehicle movement around Kathmandu due to heavy rainfall

Heavy rain has been forecast for the next three days in five provinces of the country, namely, Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini

Iran executes 6 death-row inmates for alleged attacks on behalf of Israel

Iran said the men killed police officers and security forces, as well as orchestrated bombings targeting sites around Khorramshahr in Iran's restive Khuzestan province

Many Syrians unaware of first parliamentary election since Assad's fall

Many Syrians are taking a wait-and-see attitude toward the election process if they are following it at all

Typhoon Matmo regains strength, heads toward Hainan, Guangdong in China

Matmo on Friday passed through the Philippines, where thousands of people were evacuated but no immediate casualties were reported

Pakistan govt, PoK leaders sign agreement to end violent protests

As the unrest widened, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif dispatched a high-powered delegation to Muzaffarabad on Wednesday to find a negotiated solution to the problem

Gen Z anger at ruling elites fuels protests in countries across the world

Protests continued on Friday in Madagascar, where police have killed at least 22 people, even after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his entire government in response to the unrest

Hungary clings to Russian oil, gas as EU, NATO push to cut supplies

As the rest of Europe has weaned off Russian energy, Hungary has maintained, and even increased, its Russian imports, insisting no viable alternative exists