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Brazil criticizes Venezuela for escalating tensions and personal attacks

Brazil’s government has broken its silence over growing tensions with neighboring Venezuela, with the Foreign Ministry saying it was surprised by “the offensive tone” adopted by Venezuelan ...

World - ABC News - 8 hours ago

Trudeau Aides Testify at Hearing as Tensions With India Escalate

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top aides spoke at a public hearing a day after Canada accused Indian diplomats of orchestrating killings and extortions in the country.

World - The New York Times - October 15

India and China agree to de-escalate border tensions

The two countries have reached a patrolling agreement after several clashes between their troops since 2020.

Tensions escalate after Iran says it will respond to Israel’s airstrikes

The Middle East is on edge as Iran weighs its response to Israel's unprecedented airstrikes over the weekend. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting as tensions ...

Trump calls Harris a ‘s--- vice president’ and mentions Arnold Palmer’s genitals in bizarre rally

Former President Donald Trump called rival Kamala Harris a "s--- vice president" during a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening, punctuating his broader argument that she is too liberal ...

The Fight Over the Chrysler Building Escalates

Office tenants are caught in the middle and the building’s fate remains unclear.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

Tensions rise as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, Gaza

Israel continued strikes in both Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned the U.N. to remove its peacekeeping force from southern Lebanon. Debora Patta reports.

Drones, threats and explosions: Why Korean tensions are rising

The North has warned the South of "horrible consequences" if another drone crosses the border.

Tensions rise in Beirut after influx of displaced people

An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital.

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Trump escalates rhetoric on outlawing political dissent and criticism

Donald Trump is ramping up his rhetoric depicting his political rivals and critics as criminals, while dropping a long trail of suggestions that he favors outlawing political speech that he deems ...

FirstFT: Hizbollah warns of ‘new and escalating’ phase of war

Also in today’s newsletter, Zelenskyy says in FT interview that Nato invitation is needed to stop war, and Netflix shares rise after upbeat results

World - Financial Times - October 18

Monday Briefing: Israel Escalates War Against Hezbollah

Plus, the French town shaken by a rape trial.

World - The New York Times - October 20

Philippines VP Duterte Slams Marcos as Feud Escalates

World - Yahoo News - October 21

NATO warns Moscow, Pyongyang of 'significant escalation' in Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Blinken expresses hope for de-escalation on Israel trip

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Tuesday as the U.S. pushes for de-escalation in the Middle East. Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli ...

Foreign Election Interference May Escalate, Microsoft Says

Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters could intensify, according to a new report from the tech giant.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Michael Jordan, NASCAR Escalate Feud With Antitrust Briefs

Michael Jordan and the Michael Jordan of sports antitrust litigation—attorney Jeffrey Kessler—say in a new court filing that NASCAR and its CEO, James France, are acting like a “monopolistic bully” ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

EssilorLuxottica backs Del Vecchio as hacking probe escalates

Heir to eyewear giant is one of dozens under investigation by Milanese authorities

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Harris says there must be de-escalation in Middle East

Vice President Kamala Harris said the U.S. is prepared to defend Israel again, but stressed that "there must be a de-escalation in the region" when asked by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell what her ...

Bird flu cases rise to 31, but CDC says no person-to-person transmission

The number of people infected with bird flu in the U.S. has risen to at least 31, federal health officials said Thursday, but there is no evidence of human-to-human spread after blood tests ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

What is a 'working person', according to Labour?

The government has promised not to raise taxes on "working people" in this Wednesday's Budget.

Robinson lashes out at Republican senator amid tensions over campaign

North Carolina GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson recently lashed out at Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) at a campaign event, slamming the senior senator as “spineless” following tensions ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing

Business - Financial Times - October 15

North Korea blows up roads to south as tensions mount

Symbolic detonations are first of their kind and come amid dispute over drones

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Tension between Canada, India continues after top diplomats expelled

Canada and India have expelled each other's senior diplomats as the two countries' dispute continues over the assassination of a prominent Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Vancouver last ...

Iranian foreign minister discusses regional tensions with Egyptian officials in Cairo

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has discussed rising tensions in the region with Egyptian officials in Cairo during the first such visit by a top Iranian official to the North African nation ...

World - ABC News - October 17

Kylie: Tension II review – more of the same is much, much less

(BMG) Kylie Minogue’s follow-up to 2023’s euphoric Tension – and smash hit Padam Padam – fluctuates between sparkle and self-doubt, generic pap and two stone-cold bangers. It is impossibly easy to ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Tensions Spike in Mozambique After Killing of 2 Political Activists

Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud.

World - The New York Times - October 19

Nikon seeks to diversify beyond cameras and chips amid geopolitical tensions

Japanese company’s chipmaking equipment has escaped US export restrictions to China but situation is volatile, says chief

World - Financial Times - October 20

Beirut divided: Israeli strikes fuel Lebanon’s sectarian tensions

Arrival of displaced people from southern areas of country spurs rising paranoia and raises fears of intercommunal violence

World - Financial Times - October 21

‘Sowing terror’: fears Israeli strikes will stoke sectarian tensions in Lebanon

Israeli military accused of attacking buildings hosting displaced people, sparking communal division. Ali Daher first heard the explosion and then he felt the pain. An Israeli aircraft loitering ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

India and China Reach Border Deal That Could Ease Tension

Four years ago, several soldiers from both sides were killed in a bloody melee. Any thaw between the countries could have global implications.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president's resignation

Political tension in Bangladesh is growing after a leading student group called for the country’s figurehead president to resign over his comments that appeared to call into question former Prime ...

World - ABC News - October 23

Political yard signs stolen and vandalized as election tensions rise

Political yard signs across the country are being vandalized and stolen ahead of the 2024 presidential election. This comes as a man was arrested for firing bullets in a Democratic National ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Why U.S.-Russia tensions have sent palladium prices soaring

Palladium futures rallied Thursday to their highest price of the year, buoyed by the suggestion of sanctions on exports of the metal from Russia, which is the world’s largest exporter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government

Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Bolivia’s Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise

Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the ...

Iran’s defence budget set to soar as regional tensions rise

Recommendation to parliament for substantial increase in military spending comes after recent exchange of fire with Israel

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Royal Mail couriers vote to strike as labour tensions mount

The union’s vote at the group’s eCourier unit casts a shadow over Daniel Křetínský’s £5.3bn takeover deal

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

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