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Stock markets mostly fall, oil jumps as China cuts rates
Major stock markets dropped Monday and oil prices jumped as traders weighed fresh interest-rate cuts from China's central bank aimed at reigniting the world's second-biggest economy.
Moldova narrowly votes for EU membership amid fraud claims
A referendum on Moldova joining the EU passed with a razor-thin majority on Monday as pro-Brussels President Maia Sandu blamed the outcome on foreign meddling in a veiled reference to Russia, which denied the accusations.
Fethullah Gulen: ex-Erdogan ally who became public enemy number one
A former ally of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen spent years eluding the clutches of Turkey's president, who accused him of masterminding a failed 2016 coup.
Seoul demands 'immediate withdrawal' of North Korean troops in Russia
South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador Monday to criticise Pyongyang's decision to send thousands of soldiers to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, the foreign ministry said, calling for their immediate withdrawal.
Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon
Israel conducted air strikes hitting a Lebanese association linked to Hezbollah, accusing it on Monday of financing the group's weapons, as it expanded the scope of its raids beyond military targets.
Erdogan's rival Fetullah Gulen dies in exile aged 83
US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by Turkish authorities of organising a failed 2016 coup, has died in exile in the United States aged 83, his personal website said.
Trump heads to hurricane-hit N. Carolina, Harris in swing state push
Former US president Donald Trump hits the campaign trail in hurricane-hit North Carolina on Monday, having heavily criticized the government's disaster response after at least 124 people were killed there by storm Helene.
Moldova EU vote too close to call, president blames 'foreign interference'
A referendum on Moldova joining the EU was too close to call early Monday with almost all votes counted, as pro-EU President Maia Sandu blamed "criminal groups working together with foreign forces" -- a veiled reference to Russia -- for the outcome.
In a first, France welcomes Russian army deserters
Six Russian soldiers who fled the fighting in Ukraine have found refuge in France and hope to receive asylum, in a landmark case of Russian deserters being welcomed in an EU country as a group.
Storm Oscar hits eastern Cuba as island grapples with blackout
Tropical storm Oscar made landfall as a hurricane on Sunday evening in Cuba, where residents were preparing for more chaos and misery as the country grapples with a nearly nationwide power outage in its third day.
US, Canada warships pass through Taiwan Strait
A US and a Canadian warship have passed through waters separating Taiwan and China, a week after Beijing held large-scale military drills in the sensitive passage.
Toll from attack in India-controlled Kashmir rises to seven: reports
Gunmen in Indian-administered Kashmir raked a construction site work camp with bullets, killing seven people and wounding several others, Indian media reported Monday, updating an earlier toll.
Moldova president blames interference for potential EU referendum loss
Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu blamed an "unprecedented assault on our country's freedom and democracy" after partial election results on Sunday showed a majority of Moldovans choosing "no" in a referendum on joining the European Union.
Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in Cuba amid huge power outage
Hurricane Oscar made landfall on Sunday evening in Cuba, where residents were preparing for more chaos and misery as the country grapples with a nearly nationwide power outage that is in its third day.
Moldovans vote 'no' in referendum on joining EU: partial results
Moldovans voted "no" in a referendum on joining the European Union on Sunday, according to partial results, which if confirmed will mean a major setback to pro-EU President Maia Sandu, who managed to top the first round of presidential elections held at the same time.
In escalation, Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked finance group
Israel began bombing Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, Lebanese state media reported late Sunday, a further escalation of Israel's nearly month-long war against the militants.
Lula cancels trip to summit in Russia after injuring head
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday canceled a trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after injuring his head, his office announced.
Cuba girds for Hurricane Oscar with electricity supply still down
Cuba girded Sunday to be hit by Hurricane Oscar, with residents preparing for more chaos and misery as the country grapples with a nearly nationwide power outage that is in its third day.
Harris celebrates birthday at Georgia churches as Trump serves McDonald's
Kamala Harris turned 60 on Sunday in the final stretch of a knife-edge US election, making campaign stops at Black churches in Georgia as her 78-year-old opponent Donald Trump served fries at a Pennsylvania McDonald's in a bid to appeal to blue-collar voters.
Moldovans flock to vote in key tests on EU future
Moldovans voted on Sunday in a presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union, some troubled by fears of Russian meddling amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia for EU ahead of pivotal vote
Tens of thousands of Georgians on Sunday staged a pro-Europe rally, days before parliamentary elections seen as a crucial test for the country's democracy and its bid for EU membership.
Moldova votes on EU future amid fears of Russian meddling
Moldovans voted on Sunday in a presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union, with fears of Russian meddling amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
With little electricity, Cuba girds for a hurricane
Cuba girded Sunday for a hit from Hurricane Oscar, bracing for more chaos and misery as it grapples with a nearly nationwide power outage now in its third day.
Nepal protesters clash with police over politician's fraud charges
Nepali police fired tear gas Sunday at thousands of protesters loyal to a former deputy premier once seen as a rising political star, as he appeared in court on charges his supporters say are politically motivated.
Israel escalates Beirut bombing, accused of killing 73 in Gaza strike
Fighting raged on two fronts Sunday as Israel targeted what it said was a Hezbollah "command centre" in the Lebanese capital, while in Gaza rescuers reported 73 people killed in a single air strike.
Harris turns 60, but prefers to talk about Trump's age
Kamala Harris turns 60 on Sunday in the final stretch of a knife-edge election battle with 78-year-old Donald Trump, who is now the oldest presidential candidate in US history.
Putin seeks to rival Western power with high-profile summit
Two dozen world leaders will meet in Russia next week for a summit of the BRICS group, an alliance of emerging economies that the Kremlin hopes will challenge Western "hegemony".
Prabowo Subianto: ex-general who marched to Indonesia presidency
Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated Sunday as Indonesia's president after a convincing election win, but he has also been accused of rights abuses during the dying days of the Suharto dictatorship a generation ago.
Ex-general Prabowo takes office as Indonesia president
Former general Prabowo Subianto was sworn in Sunday as president of Indonesia, seeking a more prominent position on the global stage for the world's fourth most populous nation.
Harris, Trump duel over endurance as celebrities join campaign trail
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump invited star power to the campaign trail Saturday, as they took shots at each other's endurance and urged early voting in battleground states key to the ever-tightening US presidential race.
Charles makes first public appearance on Australia tour
King Charles III attended church Sunday as he began an Australian tour in earnest, giving antipodean admirers the first glimpse of their reigning monarch.
Russian victory would bring 'chaos': French FM
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned in Kyiv on Saturday that if Russia defeated Ukraine on the battlefield it would sow "chaos" in the international system.