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Israeli soldiers shot American woman at West Bank protest: Reports

The US government confirmed Eygi's death but did not say whether the recent graduate of the University of Washington, who was also a Turkish citizen, had been shot by Israeli troops

Ukraine's aggressive push into Russia leaves allies impressed, but worried

With Russian forces pressing an offensive of their own in Ukraine's east, using superior numbers to crack Kyiv's lines, some European officials expressed concern

Ukraine vows to increase military production after deadly Russian attack

The funerals took place in the eastern Ukrainian city of Poltava for the victims of a Russian missile attack on a military training facility that left over 50 dead and more than 300 injured

US, UK intelligence agencies issue joint statement for ceasefire in Gaza

In an opinion piece for the Financial Times, the two spymasters said a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war could end the suffering and appalling loss of life of Palestinian civilians

Canada denies record 5,853 immigrants in July amid housing crisis

Between January and July 2024, the country turned away an average of 3,727 foreign travellers per month, a 20 per cent rise compared to the same period in 2023

Ukraine destroys Russian drones, continues to face long-range attacks

The Ukrainian Air Force said that 67 drones were launched over the country overnight, with air defences active in 11 regions across the country, including in the capital, Kyiv

Typhoon Yagi kills 2, injures 92 in China's Hainan as it heads to Vietnam

China's national meteorological authorities said Yagi was the strongest autumn typhoon to have landed in China

Ukraine conflict to be decided at negotiation table, says Pentagon chief

We are going continue to work to put Ukraine in the best possible position" for peace talks, Austin stated

France's new PM signals rightward tilt, vows harder stance on immigration

Barnier said that his government, which lacks a clear majority in a hung lower house of parliament, will include conservatives

Massive deposit of petroleum, natural gas found in Pakistani waters

Some estimates suggest that this discovery constitutes the fourth-largest oil and gas reserves in the world

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returns to earth with no one onboard

The mission has drawn international attention after a series of technical issues led NASA to significantly extend the stays of astronauts

Wall Street falls sharply to close its worst week in nearly 18 months

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 410 points, or 1 per cent, after erasing a morning gain of 250 points

US warns Russia's election meddling more sophisticated, widespread

Moscow's tactics include targeting US swing states using artificial intelligence and influence-for-hire firms

Donald Trump wins delay in hush money sentencing until after election

Trump's sentencing will now occur on Nov. 26, three weeks after Election Day, instead of Sept. 18

Elon Musk dares the world to take on X as he scoffs at Brazil's ban

Musk's feud with controversial Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over the order barring X intensified an ideological war

Taiwan court sentences three retired officers for spying on China's behalf

Taiwan News reported that Chang, Chou, and Yueh reaped benefits from China for their business

Biden to host British PM Keir Starmer next week for White House talks

Starmer visited the White House two months ago for one-on-one talks with Biden

Hindu group endorses Donald Trump over Harris in US presidential elections

Hindus for America First chairman and founder Utsav Sanduja claimed that Harris would be very destabilising for Indo-US relations

UN accuses Israel of starvation campaign in Gaza that Netanyahu denies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said accusations of Israel limiting humanitarian aid were outrageously false

Blinken visits Dominican Republic as talks with president focus on economy

Blinken said he spoke with Dominican President Luis Abinader about the latter's concerns regarding Haiti, which shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic