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The 2024 BRICS Summit begins in Russia, marking the first leaders' meeting since the group's expansion to 10 members. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his 11th visit to the Middle East since the Gaza conflict began. Tropical Storm Oscar brings heavy rain to eastern Cuba, worsening the impact of a recent major power outage.

The UN COP16 Biodiversity Conference opens in Colombia, with delegates from over 190 countries discussing biodiversity conservation. Israel begins bombing Hezbollah's financial arm. Leaders of the BRICS members are to gather in the Russian city of Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit.

Israel and the U.S. see an opportunity for a truce after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death. Leaders of European Union member states remain divided on the Ukraine crisis. Chinese authorities remain upbeat about the country’s economy with 4.8 percent growth in the first three quarters.

Leaders of the European Union and six Gulf nations have met in Brussels amid ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have begun the final weeks of their U.S. presidential campaigns. Around 400 participants have gathered in Munich for the 8th German-Chinese Automotive Conference to discuss tech advancements.

Senior U.S. officials have urged Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza as Israel steps up offensives in the northern parts of the enclave. The UN Special Envoy to Yemen says attacks on international shipping continue in the Red Sea. And participants of the Sino-German Automotive Conference have expressed concerns for the planned EU tariffs on Chinese EVs.

The South Korean military has fired shots south of the military demarcation line after North Korea exploded parts of the roads connecting the two countries. Chinese carmakers have brought their latest models to the Paris Auto Show. Hurricane Milton has claimed at least 23 lives in the United States, with damage estimates approaching 100 billion U.S. dollars.

Tens of thousands of people are protesting in Spain amid soaring housing and rental prices. Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas ended talks in Cairo. U.S. President Joe Biden visited Florida to survey the damage of Hurricane Milton.

The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has reported that Israeli forces fired on its positions, injuring two peacekeepers. Hurricane Milton has killed at least 14 people in the United States. Health workers in Nigeria are seeking more government support to reduce malaria infections.

Millions on Florida's central-west coast are taking shelter after Hurricane Milton roared ashore, with authorities warning about its deadly impact. U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak on the phone about potential Israeli retaliation against Iran. More Ukrainians opt for electric vehicles in a surprising trend amid Russian attacks that have destroyed about h...

North Korea says it will completely cut off roads and railways connected to South Korea. Southeast Asian leaders are gathering in the capital of Laos for an annual regional forum. Israel continues to expand its ground offensive against Hezbollah.

Israeli strikes continue in Gaza and Lebanon on the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack that sparked the ongoing Gaza conflict. In Tunisia, exit polls and early results indicate that President Kais Saied is poised for another term. China calls for further negotiations before the European Union finalizes a decision to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.

China has reported overall positive changes in the real estate market, after local governments rolled out measures to ease restrictions in the property sector. Monday marks the first anniversary of the latest round of the Hamas-Israel conflict, with the humanitarian situation in Gaza continuing to worsen. The U.S. government has released 100 million dollars to help the impacted areas recover from...

Israel expands its offensive against Hezbollah, ordering more residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate. Federal prosecutors in election interference case allege Donald Trump acted in his capacity as a private citizen. Stimulus real estate policies have attracted more potential home buyers in China's first-tier cities.

Israel and Iran warn each other of further actions amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Democratic Republic of the Congo postpones an mpox vaccination campaign as local health authorities say they're not ready. China's week-long National Day holiday is boosting the country's economy.

Iran has launched around 180 missiles at Israel, in response to the killings of Hezbollah's militant leaders, prompting alarm across the region. Tensions remain high in Lebanon, as Israeli strikes continue. Trading on Wall Street dipped on worries amid Middle East tensions.

Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Japan’s parliament has formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country’s new prime minister. The Israeli military says it has begun a limited ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Austria's far-right Freedom Party has claimed victory in the national elections. Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon have killed at least 105 people, including two Hezbollah leaders. China has marked Martyrs' Day on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

As the People's Republic of China celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding, we delve into some of the technological breakthroughs that have emerged over the decades and explore how the achievements have transformed everyday lives of people.

Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba wins the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election. Israel continues targeting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Helene hits Florida and Georgia as one of the largest storms to strike the U.S.

Israeli warplanes resume airstrikes on eastern and southern Lebanon. Humanitarian groups and residents in Gaza call for more aid as winter approaches. Ecuador battles a major wildfire in its capital city, exacerbated by one of the worst droughts in decades.

Leaders addressing the General Debate of the UN General Assembly have called for the cessation of the violence in the Middle East. Israel says it has carried out airstrikes in Lebanon following Hezbollah's launch of a ballistic missile targeting the headquarters of Israel's spy agency. Floods have forced many students out of school in South Sudan's Unity State.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon have caused over 2,000 deaths and injuries, prompting a mass exodus from southern regions. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the international community to enhance unity and collaboration at the UN Summit of the Future. The Social Democrats in Germany are breathing a sigh of relief after defeating the far-right Alternative for Germany or AfD in state electio...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken his oath as Sri Lanka's new president after winning the election. Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have intensified as a new round of strikes began, with both sides stating they would not back down. The UN has adopted a pact to tackle 21st-century challenges for the future of humanity.

Lebanese residents have expressed fear and anger following the deadly explosions involving telecommunications devices. China and the EU agree to continue negotiations on the bloc’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles. The Malaysian king is on a state visit to China.

A fresh wave of explosions strikes across Lebanon, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 400 others. The U.S. Federal Reserve lowers interest rates for the first time in over four years with a bigger than usual cut. Peru declares a state of emergency in the regions affected by devastating forest fires.