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Stock markets drop as traders eye further US rate hike
Stock markets slid Friday as traders increasingly bet on the Federal Reserve sticking to its policy of raising US interest rates as the world's biggest economy shows resilience despite inflation staying high.
Venezuelan President Maduro arrives in China for finance talks
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in China on Friday, he posted on social media, as the oil-rich socialist country seeks to shore up its ailing finances.
China's Uyghur villages hide their secrets after Xinjiang crackdown
Homes of people who went missing in China's crackdown on its Muslim minorities stand locked and silent in Xinjiang's rural heartland.
EU's Michel says Russian blockade of Ukraine ports 'must stop'
Russia "must stop" its blockade of Ukrainian seaports after pulling out of a United Nations and Turkey-mediated deal to ensure grain shipments, European Council president Charles Michel said Friday.
Philippines, Australia sign strategic partnership deal
The Philippines and Australia shored up their security and economic alliance Friday with the signing of a strategic partnership, as they seek to counter China's growing regional influence.
Climate gridlock feared at G20 summit
G20 leaders meet this weekend during what is likely the hottest year in human history, but hopes are slim that the divided grouping can agree ambitious action on the crisis.
North Korea launches new 'tactical nuclear attack submarine'
North Korea has launched its first "tactical nuclear attack submarine" as part of its effort to strengthen its naval force, state media said Friday.
Venezuelan President Maduro to visit China
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will visit China from Friday, the foreign ministry in Beijing said, as the oil-rich socialist country seeks to shore up its ailing finances.
Asian markets extend losses as US rate hike fears build
Stocks sank again Friday after another report pointing to a resilient US jobs market added to the misery for investors who fear the Federal Reserve is not finished with its campaign of monetary tightening.
Venezuelan President Maduro to visit China from Friday
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will visit China from Friday to Thursday, Beijing's foreign ministry said.
Biden heads for divided G20 in India
US President Joe Biden headed for the G20 in India on Thursday promising that the summit would "deliver" despite the absence of the Chinese and Russian leaders.
Colombia mulls future of massive coal mine as water dries up
Colombia's massive El Cerrejon coal mine has landed in the crosshairs of President Gustavo Petro, who has blamed the open-pit operation for plunging the local Indigenous community into a severe water crisis.
US interest rates in 'good place,' for now: Fed officials
High US interest rates are doing their job in the fight against inflation, but more hikes may yet be needed, senior US Federal Reserve officials said Thursday.
North Korea announces new 'tactical nuclear attack submarine': KCNA
North Korea on Friday announced it had built a "tactical nuclear attack submarine" as part of its effort to strengthen its naval force, the state news agency KCNA reported.
Biden heads for G20 to seize on absence of Xi, Putin
President Joe Biden left for the G20 summit in India on Thursday, hoping to seize on the absence of the leaders of China and Russia to shore up US influence in the divided bloc.
At school used as jail, Blinken hails Ukraine's 'extraordinary resilience'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised what he called Ukraine's "extraordinary resilience" against Russian aggression during a visit to Chernigiv region Thursday as he concluded a surprise two-day trip.
Global stocks struggle on rate fears
Stock markets wavered on Thursday, weighed down by concerns about China's economy and fears of more US interest-rate hikes.
Biden heads for G20 to seize on Xi, Putin no-shows
US President Joe Biden leaves for the G20 in India on Thursday, aiming to boost alliances at a summit where global tensions will be highlighted by the absence of the leaders of China and Russia.
Bongo critic named interim PM in post-coup Gabon
Gabon's military rulers on Thursday appointed Raymond Ndong Sima, a prominent opponent to ousted president Ali Bongo Ondimba, as interim prime minister following the country's coup on August 30.
Kugler confirmed as first Hispanic American on US Fed board
The US Senate confirmed Adriana Kugler on Thursday to a management position at the Federal Reserve, making her the first Hispanic-American to serve on the seven-person governing body in its 110-year history.
Georgia's EU candidacy depends on reform progress: Borrell
The European Union is open to Georgia becoming a member, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Thursday, but warned Tbilisi needed to implement sweeping reforms to get candidate status.
Blinken hails Ukraine's 'extraordinary resilience'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised what he called Ukraine's "extraordinary resilience" against Russian aggression during a visit to Chernigiv region Thursday, before the top diplomat concluded his surprise two-day trip.
Mali river boat attacked by suspected jihadists
A passenger boat on the Niger River in northern Mali was attacked on Thursday by suspected jihadists, the Malian army said.
Biden heads for tense G20 as China, Russia stay away
US President Joe Biden leaves for the G20 in India on Thursday, aiming to boost alliances at a summit where global tensions will be highlighted by the absence of the Chinese and Russian leaders.
Stocks struggle on rate fears
Stock markets wavered on Thursday, weighed down by concerns about China's economy and fears of more US interest-rate hikes.
Armenia says Azerbaijan preparing fresh 'military provocation'
Armenia on Thursday accused arch-foe Azerbaijan of preparing a "fresh military provocation" by massing troops on their border and near the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Abortion rights: US out of step with trend to ease access
The decision of Mexico's Supreme Court to decriminalise abortion across the conservative Latin American country is in stark contrast to recent developments north of the border in the United States.
Stocks struggle on rate fears, tech shares drop
Stock markets wavered on Thursday, weighed down by concerns about China's economy, fears of more US interest-rate hikes and falling tech shares.
War-torn Sudan's army chief meets Qatar ruler in diplomatic push
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met Qatar's emir on Thursday during his third trip abroad since war broke out in April, after also visiting Egypt and South Sudan in recent days.
UK rejoins key European science programme after post-Brexit row
Britain and the EU said on Thursday they had struck a pact to allow British scientists back into the world's largest civilian science research programme after being frozen out in a post-Brexit row.
Indonesia warns against new conflicts as US, China, Russia attend summit
Indonesia warned leaders including US Vice President Kamala Harris, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov against sharpening rivalries as they wrapped up an East Asia summit in Jakarta on Thursday.
Blinken hails Ukrainian's 'extraordinary resilience'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday praised Ukraine's strength in the face of the Russian invasion during a visit to the Chernigiv region, which was occupied by Moscow at the beginning of the war.