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Afghan women cannot pray loudly or recite in front of other women, says Taliban minister
A Taliban government minister says Afghan women are forbidden from praying loudly or reciting the Quran in front of other womenWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Sovereign debt is the biggest risk to global growth in 2025, Saudi finance minister says
Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, prompting the UN to call for urgent reforms for governments and financial systems around the world.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Spain's transport minister says bodies of dead still trapped in cars left by devastating flash floods
Spain's transport minister says bodies of dead still trapped in cars left by devastating flash floodsWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Middle East crisis live: North Gaza situation ‘apocalyptic’ with whole population at risk of ‘imminent death’, say UN chiefs
‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence’. The Israel Defence Force has shared pictures of Nazi memorabilia it says it found ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
UK asylum system would descend into chaos without more hotels, says minister
Angela Eagle said short-term solution necessary despite Labour election pledge to end use of accommodation. The asylum system would “descend into chaos” if Labour refused to open more hotels for ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Greek police arrest third suspect over bombing as minister warns of new generation of extremists
Greek police have arrested a third suspect in connection with an explosion in central Athens last week that authorities have blamed on an alleged aspiring domestic extremist groupWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister
Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu attacked by Israeli opposition for sacking Gallant
Opponents say decision was to protect ultra-Orthodox from conscription and ‘will damage security’. Lebanon’s army has issued a warning to residents in the Ghobeiry area of the southern suburbs of ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Israel's new defense minister says Hezbollah defeated; Netanyahu acknowledges approving pager attacks
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that his country has defeated Hezbollah and that eliminating its leader Hassan Nasrallah was the crowning achievement.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Israeli minister says ‘certain progress’ on Lebanon ceasefire talks but Hezbollah says it has not been involved – Middle East crisis live
New foreign minister says diplomatic efforts are taking place through US mediation but Hezbollah says it has not seen any proposal. Lebanon ’s National News Agency reports Israeli planes carried ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Talks over Israel-Hizbollah deal make ‘progress’, says new foreign minister
Gideon Sa’ar says Israel is working with US to end fighting in Lebanon but militant group downplays odds of breakthroughWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Mauritius' prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a 'huge' election defeat
Mauritius’ prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a “huge defeat” following Sunday’s parliamentary electionsWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Israeli minister draws criticism for saying Trump's win is an opportunity to annex parts of West Bank
Israel’s finance minister has been criticized for suggesting that Donald Trump’s election could help Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
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Turkey's trade minister says the country expects to be offered partner status in the BRICS bloc
Turkey's trade minister says Turkey expects to be offered “partner country” status with the BRICS bloc of developing economiesWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Countries must set aside differences and agree climate finance deal, says Cop29 negotiator
Jochen Flasbarth called on Cop29 delegates to press on as world faces increasing crises and drop in solidarity. Governments meeting to forge a global settlement on climate finance must get over ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
Keir Starmer raises plight of Jimmy Lai and sanctions on UK MPs in meeting with Xi Jinping at G20 – UK politics live
Prime minister raises concerns about British citizen and Hong Kong democracy activist in meeting with Chinese president in Rio de Janeiro. Keir Starmer has held his bilateral with Xi Jinping in ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Cop29: ‘We’re here for life and death reasons,’ says ex-climate minister of Pakistan
Sherry Rehman says rich nations should pay ‘internationally determined contributions’ to help poorer and worst-affected countries. Amid the endless politicking and inscrutable arguments at the UN ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
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Germany's defense minister says damage to 2 Baltic data cables appears to be sabotage
Germany’s defense minister says officials have to assume that damage to two data cables under the Baltic Sea was caused by sabotageWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels
Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Ministers speaking out against assisted dying ‘are giving false impression’, says peer
Labour’s Charlie Falconer says vocal opponents are leading voters to think government is against change. ‘Slippery slope’ fears over assisted dying have echoes of abortion debate Senior ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Tories accuse Labour of ‘pinching our ideas’ with jobs plan – UK politics live
Shadow minister says Liz Kendall ‘making right noises to fix economic activity’ but claims plans lack substance. The Federation of Small Businesses applauds the ambition in the government’s Get ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is recommending Hezbollah cease-fire proposal to Cabinet for approval
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is recommending Hezbollah cease-fire proposal to Cabinet for approvalWorld - ABC News - 22 hours ago -
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says Security Cabinet has approved ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says Security Cabinet has approved ceasefire deal with HezbollahWorld - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
Teen with machete arrested after allegedly threatening Democratic supporters at Fl. polling site
Police arrested an 18-year-old wielding a machete with an 18-inch blade outside a polling station in Florida on Tuesday, who was part of a group of teenagers accused of intimidating Democratic ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Biden appears to call Trump supporters "garbage," White House says he meant comedian's rhetoric
On a video call with Latino activists Tuesday evening, President Biden appeared to call former President Donald Trump's supporters "garbage" as he talked about comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Amsterdam authorities say rioters 'actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them' after soccer match
Amsterdam authorities say rioters 'actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them' after soccer matchSports - ABC News - November 8 -
Amsterdam authorities say rioters 'actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them' after soccer match
Amsterdam authorities say rioters 'actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them' after soccer matchWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he doesn't support urging Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step down
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Sunday defended keeping Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the Supreme Court, after some Democrats have reportedly considered pressuring her to step down while President Joe ...Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Bernie Sanders says he doesn’t support urging Justice Sotomayor to step down
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Meet the Press says he doesn’t support urging Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who is 70, to step down from her post while President Joe Biden can nominate a liberal ...Top stories - NBC News - November 10