Politics

Oil use and emissions fell in China as Iran war curbed imports. Will it be a lasting change?

Oil use and emissions fell in China as Iran war curbed imports. Will it be a lasting change?

This is the first time that reductions in oil consumption – rather than coal – have been responsible for a drop in China's CO2 emissions.

Putin to hold talks with Vietnamese president on September 9

The leaders are to discuss the state and prospects for the further development of the Russia-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership

Nigel Farage to Speak at Reform UK Conference Amid Scrutiny Over Party Finances

The New York Times

Nigel Farage to Speak at Reform UK Conference Amid Scrutiny Over Party Finances

Advisers to the Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage were captured on film apparently arranging contributions from a man posing as a foreign donor.

The New York Times

Israel takes its war on Palestine into the AI age

Al Jazeera

Israel takes its war on Palestine into the AI age

The Hanover affair exposes a new front in Israel’s long-running effort to shape how Palestinians are understood.

Al Jazeera

US wanted Hamas to start disarming before Knesset election, but it’ll have to wait

Times of Israel

US wanted Hamas to start disarming before Knesset election, but it’ll have to wait

Despite Kushner's insistence to the contrary, Israeli buy-in is needed for Board of Peace to meaningfully advance the plan, and that's not coming before Oct. 27 vote at the earliest The post US wanted Hamas to start disarming before…

Times of Israel

Rasuwa Flood: 180 people from Madhes still missing, 2 confirmed dead

Rasuwa Flood: 180 people from Madhes still missing, 2 confirmed dead

Janakpurdham, September 4 As days pass since the devastating flood, despair is growing among families of people who remain unaccounted for. Meanwhile, more people have been reported missing by relatives in various districts of Madhes…

Malaysia declares state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian after air pollutant index exceeds 500

CNA

Malaysia declares state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian after air pollutant index exceeds 500

Serian recorded an air pollutant index reading of 515 as of 5pm on Friday after haze there worsened overnight. Readings above 400 are classified as “very hazardous”.

CNA

Family celebrates Kabir Maharjan’s rescue after 10 days inside Trishuli 3A tunnel

Family celebrates Kabir Maharjan’s rescue after 10 days inside Trishuli 3A tunnel

Kathmandu, September 4 For 10 days, Bidya Dangol did not know whether she would see her brother Kabir Maharjan again. Maharjan, from Lalitpur, was trapped inside the Trishuli 3A hydropower project tunnel after the devastating flood in…

German far-right's breakout moment? AfD party eyes outright win in regional election

France 24

German far-right's breakout moment? AfD party eyes outright win in regional election

Could Europeans awaken next Monday to another shock bellwether moment? German voters could for the first time since World War Two give an outright majority to a far-right party in regional elections. We’ll ask about the A-f-D’s push in…

France 24

Russia to present upgraded equipment for Ka-52E helicopter at exhibition in Egypt

Rosoboronexport is ready to hold talks with delegations from friendly countries regarding the full range of weapons and military equipment on display

Landslide-created lake below Langtang Lirung poses no immediate risk, authorities say

Landslide-created lake below Langtang Lirung poses no immediate risk, authorities say

Kathmandu, September 4 A lake formed after a landslide triggered by a falling ice-rock mass on the north face of Langtang Lirung is not considered a risk at present, according to Nepal’s Flood Forecasting Division. The division’s chief…

Trump arcade: White House launches pro-MAGA games with a deportation twist

Trump arcade: White House launches pro-MAGA games with a deportation twist

A new White House website turns the administration's immigration crackdown, savings scheme and food policy into five low-resolution arcade games, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups.