North Korea’s ICBM Test Records Longest Flight Time Yet
Leader Kim Jong Un painted the launch as a warning to Pyongyang’s enemies.
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As Election Nears, Foreign Leaders Fear ‘a Vacuum’ in American Leadership
President Biden hosted his final pre-election international visitor in the Oval Office, where the talk focused on the Middle East and Europe. But uncertainty in the United States hung over
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What the U.S. Election Means for Ukraine and the Middle East
The result will have profound consequences for the major crises roiling the world
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Orban to Trump: ‘Fingers Crossed’
Europe’s favorite strongman throws his support behind the candidate he has been wooing for years.
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Friday Briefing: The Global Stakes of the U.S. Election
Plus, Japan’s passion for the World Series.
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Iranian Officials Threaten Retaliation for Israeli Strikes
It was unclear how or when Iran plans to respond, or whether the rhetoric could be bluster. Iranian officials had downplayed the damage of Israel’s last attack.
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Netanyahu Favors Trump, but He Could Come to Regret It
A second Trump administration might have less sympathy for Israel.
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How Do Trump and Harris Differ on European Defense?
Comparing Trump’s and Harris’s foreign-policy plans in Europe.
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U.S. Officials Try to Advance Israel’s Cease-Fire Talks With Hezbollah and Hamas
William Burns, the C.I.A. director, made a last-ditch attempt to move Gaza talks along before U.S. elections next week.
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About 8,000 North Korean soldiers at Ukraine border, says US
Antony Blinken warns that Russia is preparing to deploy the troops into combat ‘in the coming days’About 8,000 North Korean soldiers are stationed in Russia on the border with Ukraine,
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U.S. Turns to China to Stop North Korean Troops From Fighting for Russia
American agencies have assessed that China dislikes the growing partnership between Russia and North Korea. The State Department has raised the troop issue with Chinese diplomats.
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Beer, biscuits and … tools: 2024 Advent calendars – tried and tested
From spices to seeds, coffee to candles, we opened the doors of some of this year’s more inventive countdown-to-Christmas offerings – with varying resultsAdvent calendars filled with everything from beauty
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Strike on Gaza Hospital Destroys UN Supplies, Palestinian Officials Say
Israeli troops had withdrawn from Kamal Adwan Hospital after arresting most of the medical staff. The Israeli military said it was “unaware of a strike” there.
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Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan
People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses islandThe biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the
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Floods and strong winds as Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall in Taiwan – video
Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday, registering as the biggest storm the island has faced in decades. Kong-rey has been declared a ‘strong typhoon’ by Taiwan’s Central Weather
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Loan growth moderates in September amid RBI clampdown, shows data
Including the impact of the merger, banks’ loans grew 13% last month, compared with 20% a year ago
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The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games.
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Why Xi Jinping is envious of his predecessor
China’s ruler would like to grab Deng Xiaoping’s legacy
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Deposits outpace credit growth after 30 months, hinting at stability
Credit growth coming off its highs has largely contributed to credit-deposit growth aligning
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In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?
Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.
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‘It has a political vision’: five viewpoints on Reeves’s first budget
A retiree, a young worker, a family, a single parent and a pension saver reflect on what the changes mean for themBudget 2024: key points at a glanceBudget 2024: what
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Could you be entitled to a payout after court ruling on car finance?
After ‘secret’ commissions paid to dealers by lenders were ruled unlawful, billions might be available in compensationUK lenders are scrambling to assess the fallout of last week’s landmark court of
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India’s fiscal deficit narrows to 29.4 pc of FY25 target in April-Sep
India’s fiscal deficit for the April-September period stood at Rs 4.75 lakh crore, or about 29.4 per cent of the estimate, for the current fiscal (FY25), government data showed on
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Core sector growth rebounds to 2% in Sept after Aug setback
India’s core sector output grew by 2% in September, up from the 1.6% recorded in August. Five of the eight sectors, including cement and refinery products, saw growth. Cement had
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How will Vikram Samvat 2081 fare for the Indian economy and markets?
In the upcoming Samvat 2081, market stability is expected overall, although volatility may emerge due to domestic and global factors, including India’s state elections, the US presidential election outcomes, and