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To expand ops, Israel orders new evacuations in the S Gaza city of Rafah

Israel's move into Rafah has so far been short of the full-scale invasion that it has planned

IIT-IIM graduates act as big talent pool: Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong

Citing the community of workers from India here now, Lee said Singaporeans notice their influx as the numbers are 'not small'

Kim Jong Un supervises latest test of new multiple rocket launcher

North Korea in recent months has maintained an accelerated pace in weapons testing as it expands its military capabilities while diplomacy with the United States and South Korea remains stalled

America's debt tops $34 trn, but commission to address it appears dead

The modern Republican Party is not going to put tax increases on the table as if they were part of the solution to anything, Norquist said. Tax increases solve no problem

IMF issues warning of significant downside risks for Pakistan's economy

This uncertainty, it warns, could have profound effects on policymaking, particularly given the high cost of living and other political complexities

Severe solar storm brings dazzling Aurora, threatens to trigger blackouts

The last time a storm this strong struck Earth was in October 2003, which caused power outages in Sweden and damaged transformers in South Africa

Somalia wants to terminate UN mission assisting peace efforts in country

The current mandate of the mission, known as UNSOM, expires October 31, 2024

Southeast Asia fast emerging as centre of gravity for tech industry

After decades of playing second fiddle to China and Japan, the region of about 675 million people is drawing more tech investment than ever

Israel may have breached obligations under international law: US report

Despite those rising tensions, US officials have long pushed back against accusations that Israel may have committed war crimes or violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza

US announces $400 million military aid package for embattled Ukraine

This package is the third slated for Kyiv after the US passed the national security supplemental last month that included $61 billion for Kyiv

US plans to impose new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports

The tariffs, expected to be announced Tuesday, come as officials across the Democratic administration have expressed frustration over China's manufacturing overcapacity of EVs, other products

India supports UN resolution on Palestinian bid for full membership

The resolution on Friday won a resounding majority of 143 votes in favour, including by India. 25 countries abstained, while nine nations, including Israel and the United States, voted against it

Iraqi govt requests UN to end its political mission in country by 2025

Typically, the mission is extended annually by the UN Security Council, with the current term expiring at the end of this month

US govt announces new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine

The US has now provided about $50.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022

Nations struggle to draft pandemic treaty to avoid mistakes made in Covid

Britain's department of health said it would only agree to an accord if it was firmly in the UK national interest and respects national sovereignty

Putin reappoints his PM, a technocrat who has kept low political profile

Mishustin, the former head of Russia's tax service, steered clear of political statements and avoided media interviews during his previous tenure

Ukraine says Russia launched assault to breach defences in parts of Kharkiv

The entire town is under massive shelling now, it is not safe to stay here, Vovchansk administration head Tamaz Hambarishvili told Ukraine's Hromadske Radio

UN to vote on granting Palestine new rights, reviving its membership bid

United States vetoed a widely backed council resolution on April 18 that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine, a goal the Palestinians have long sought and Israel

If Israel is forced to stand alone, it will stand alone, says Netanyahu

Netanyahu spoke after President Joe Biden said the United States would not provide offensive weapons for Israel's long-promised assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah

Heavy fighting in Gaza's Rafah keeps crucial aid crossings inaccessible

Heavy fighting was also underway in northern Gaza, where Hamas appeared to have once again regrouped in an area where Israel has already launched punishing assaults