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Pentagon forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, United Kingdom, aimed at countering China

Pentagon forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, United Kingdom, aimed at countering China

From underwater drones to electronic warfare, the U.S. is expanding its high-tech military cooperation with Australia and the United Kingdom as part of a broader effort to counter China’s rapidly growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.

World | 2023-12-03 09:44

1 dead, 1 injured after assailant attacks passersby in Paris: minister

1 dead, 1 injured after assailant attacks passersby in Paris: minister

One person died and another was injured after an assailant attacked passersby in central Paris near the Eiffel Tower, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Saturday on social media.

World | 2023-12-03 08:43

Major aftershocks jolt Philippines after magnitude 7.6 quake

Major aftershocks jolt Philippines after magnitude 7.6 quake

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, followed by four major aftershocks that sent residents fleeing from coastal areas amid fears of a tsunami.

World | 2023-12-03 08:43

Spaniard accused of helping N. Korea evade US sanctions arrested

Spaniard accused of helping N. Korea evade US sanctions arrested

Spanish police on Friday said they had arrested a man wanted by Washington for allegedly conspiring with cryptocurrency experts to help North Korea evade U.S. sanctions over its nuclear programme.

World | 2023-12-03 08:08

New US rules, aimed at curbing China, could make it harder for EV buyers to claim a full tax credit

New US rules, aimed at curbing China, could make it harder for EV buyers to claim a full tax credit

Americans could have a harder time finding electric vehicles that qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under new rules proposed Friday that are likely to hinder President Joe Biden’s goal that half of new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. run on electricity by 2030.

World | 2023-12-02 23:27

Israel bombards southern Gaza as humanitarian crisis reaches 'breaking point'

Israel bombards southern Gaza as humanitarian crisis reaches 'breaking point'

Israeli war planes and artillery bombarded Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, hitting mosques and homes and close to a hospital, after the collapse of a truce in the nearly two-month-old war between Israel and Hamas militants

World | 2023-12-02 22:46

China's respiratory illness rise due to known pathogens: official

China's respiratory illness rise due to known pathogens: official

China's surge in respiratory illness is caused by known pathogens and there is no sign of any new infectious diseases, a health official said Saturday as the country faces its first full winter since lifting strict COVID-19 restrictions.

World | 2023-12-02 19:04

US to pledge $3 bil. for Green Climate Fund at COP28: sources

US to pledge $3 bil. for Green Climate Fund at COP28: sources

The United States will pledge $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday as Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Dubai for the U.N. climate summit.

World | 2023-12-02 18:57

Israel's war with Hamas resumes with airstrikes in Gaza after a weeklong truce ends

Israel's war with Hamas resumes with airstrikes in Gaza after a weeklong truce ends

Israel’s war with Hamas erupted again Friday, as airstrikes hit houses and buildings in the Gaza Strip minutes after a weeklong truce expired. Health authorities in the besieged territory reported dozens of Palestinians killed and Israel dropped leaflets over Gaza City and southern parts of the enclave, urging civilians to flee to avoid the fighting.

World | 2023-12-02 17:15

Fed's Powell notes inflation is easing but downplays discussion of interest rate cuts

Fed's Powell notes inflation is easing but downplays discussion of interest rate cuts

Inflation is slowing steadily , but it’s too early to declare victory or to discuss when the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates, Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.

World | 2023-12-02 16:25

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