Judge Lets Missouri Contempt Hearing Proceed in Redistricting Fight
A federal judge has allowed Missouri's top court to hold a contempt hearing for Secretary of State Denny Hoskins over a disputed congressional map.
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Xi Jinping to Attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi, First India Visit in Seven Years
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India for the BRICS summit in New Delhi, his first trip in seven years, with talks with PM Modi expected.
Xi's India Visit May Ease Diplomatic Chill, But Business Ties Remain Wary
Diplomatic warming from Xi Jinping's India visit may not quickly translate into stronger business ties, with regulatory hurdles and visa delays persisting.
Petrobras Reverses Gasoline Price Hike, Cites Tax Cuts
Petrobras reversed an earlier announcement of higher gasoline prices, saying new government tax cuts will reduce consumer costs by 0.19 real per liter.
Turkey's central bank holds key rate at 37% for fifth straight meeting
Turkey's central bank left its benchmark rate unchanged at 37%, citing slowing underlying inflation while warning that elevated energy prices remain a risk.
Why Houthi Push Along Yemen's Red Sea Coast Threatens a Global Chokepoint
The Houthis are advancing along Yemen's Red Sea coast toward the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a chokepoint vital to global shipping and oil flows.
Xi Jinping to Visit India for BRICS Summit, First Trip in Nearly Seven Years
China has confirmed President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, his first visit to India since October 2019.
Katz Warns Iran of 'Powerful Response' in Jewish New Year Video Message
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Iran of a 'powerful response' to any attack, in a video statement ahead of the Jewish New Year.
Macron Closes Paris Space Summit as Europe Eyes Bigger Role
Macron wrapped up a two-day international space summit in Paris, speaking with an astronaut in orbit as Europe seeks to compete globally.
Turkey Holds Key Rate at 37% for Fifth Straight Meeting
Turkey's central bank left its benchmark rate at 37% for a fifth consecutive meeting, holding the overnight lending and borrowing rates at 40% and 35.5%.
Fire at Qingdao Shipyard Kills at Least 20 Aboard Cargo Vessel
At least 20 people died and five are missing after a fire broke out on a foreign cargo vessel undergoing repairs at a state-owned shipyard in Qingdao, China.
Israeli strike in Beit Lahia kills family of four, including two girls
An Israeli strike on a family home in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, killed two parents and their two daughters, aged 8 and 12, residents said.
Hong Kong Court Convicts WSJ Publisher in Union Case, Acquits on Firing Charge
A Hong Kong court found the Wall Street Journal's publisher guilty of trying to block a reporter's union leadership role, but cleared it of firing her over union activity.
Kenya Set to Receive $400 Million in World Bank Emergency Financing
Kenya expects roughly $400 million in emergency World Bank financing within six weeks to address risks from Ebola, El Niño and high energy prices.
Trump Rallies Republicans in Dallas as Party Fights to Hold Congress
Republicans gathered in Dallas to rally voters ahead of the midterms, with Trump predicting a 'special' election despite low approval ratings and economic worries.
Houthis Release Video Claiming Attacks on Saudi-Backed Forces in Jawf
Houthi rebels released video they say shows attacks on Saudi-backed forces in Yemen's eastern Jawf province, amid a widening escalation with the Saudi-led coalition.
Russian Strikes Hit Dnipro Facility Owned by Bunge, Killing Two
Russian attacks on Dnipro struck an enterprise owned by global agribusiness company Bunge, killing two people and injuring five, officials said.
Oil Tops $100, Treasury Yields Near 5% as Trump Ties Iran War to Midterms
Crude closed above $100 a barrel and 10-year Treasury yields hit three-year highs after Trump linked the war's end to the midterms, with the ECB expected to hike rates.
25 Years On, 9/11 Still Tops Americans' List of Defining Historic Events
A quarter century after the Sept. 11 attacks, new polling shows the event remains the most frequently cited historic moment in many Americans' lives.
Germany Clashes With Ifo Over Defence Debt Use as 2027 Budget Debated
Ifo says €11 billion of extra 2025 borrowing under Germany's defence exemption funded non-defence spending; the finance ministry disputes the finding.