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China test-fires ICBM into Pacific Ocean; says achieved 'desired goals'

The launch tested weaponry performance and military training effectiveness and achieved desired goals, the ministry said in a statement

Israel landed heavy blows on Hezbollah, but victory could prove elusive

It has been a devastating week for Hezbollah and the people of Lebanon

Developing nations seek help as leaders call for investment in clean energy

Giving his final major speech on climate change at a forum attended by clean energy business leaders, US President Joe Biden celebrated his $369 billion signature climate law

IAEA chief shows willingness from Iran to re-engage on nuclear file

Iran has stepped up nuclear work since 2019, after then-US President Donald Trump abandoned an agreement reached under his predecessor Barack Obama

US elections: Here's what polls show about Walz, Vance before VP debate

As both running mates prepare to address a huge audience in next week's debate, Democrats are more positive about Walz and Vice President Harris than Republicans are about Vance and Trump

Thailand legalises same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed from January

The bill, which grants full legal, financial and medical rights for marriage partners of any gender, sailed through both the House of Representatives and the Senate in April and June respectively

Amid Israel-Hezbollah strikes, Lebanon says only US can stop fighting

Israel's offensive since Monday morning has killed 569 people, including 50 children, and wounded 1,835 in Lebanon, Health Minister Firass Abiad told Al Jazeera Mubasher TV

Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change

Yet again, these floods highlight the devastating results of fossil fuel-driven warming, said Joyce Kimutai, the study's lead author and a climate researcher at Imperial College, London

Committed to engaging constructively with workers union: Starbucks CEO

In his Tuesday letter, Niccol also reiterated his commitment to creating a "great work environment" at the stores, and added that the company "values" direct relations with workers

Biden will be most proud of deepening partnership with India: White House

Kirby said Biden appreciates the perspective Modi brings to these discussions

After Donald Trump, Kamala Harris' campaign office targeted, police say

Kamala Harris' campaign office in Arizona, was shot on Monday, the police said. A probe was launched into the incident, which occurred days after Donald Trump was targeted while golfing in Florida

Suspected Donald Trump gunman charged with attempted assassination

Routh also faces two previous charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number

'Already invited India': Zelenskyy on 2nd summit to end Ukraine conflict

The Ukrainian president said this process will lead us to peace, to a just peace, a real peace, a peace that will last

Trump plans Texas oil country donor blitz to shrink money gap with Harris

Lawmakers in Congress are probing Trump's promises to oil executives earlier this year to roll back environmental regulations, during a meeting in which he asked donors to deliver $1 billion in suppor

Zelenskyy calls for unspecified global 'action' to force Russia into peace

Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council that Russian President Vladimir Putin is committing an international crime and has broken so many international rules that he won't stop on his own

Boeing gives workers' union additional time to vote on latest offer

Boeing's tactics have also puzzled some long-time observers of the planemaker's labor relations

US intel warns Trump on 'real' assassination threat from Iran: Campaign

Fifty-eight-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, who was spotted with a gun outside the golf course, was officially charged on Tuesday for attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate

OpenAI pitched White House on need of massive 5GW data center buildout

OpenAI said investing in these facilities would result in tens of thousands of new jobs, boost the gross domestic product and ensure the US can maintain its lead in AI development

Cash rich Middle East firms drive record capital investment Into China

Foreign investors pulled a record amount of money from China in the April-June period

US elections: Harris has bigger cognitive problems than Biden, claims Trump

You know what they're really laughing at? Kamala, because they can't believe that she's going to be president. They can't believe it, Trump, 78, said