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Israel election results live: Netanyahu faces calls to quit as exit polls point to deadlock with Eisenkot bloc
Neither prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority
Small countries need more cooperation with companies, NGOs in fractured world: Teo Chee Hean
As multilateral cooperation becomes frayed, polylateral arrangements can help support global cooperation in key areas such as AI guardrails, said Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean on Wednesday (Oct 28).
Iran hasn't tried to repair nuclear facilities damaged in US strikes, UN nuclear chief says
During a UN Security Council meeting, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi urged Iran to give inspectors access to all nuclear sites, including those damaged in the military attacks
Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it
BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - President Donald Trump may be facing a political pounding at the US midterm elections next month — but in Europe expectations are low that a big Democrat win would change much.
Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore
SINGAPORE - The pounding of running shoes echoes through a Singapore shopping mall as fitness enthusiasts desperate to exercise take refuge from choking haze.
Japan allocates 5.33 million yen in reserve funds for Princess Akiko's allowance increase
TOKYO -- The Japanese government decided at a Cabinet meeting on Oct. 27 to allocate 5.33 million yen (roughly $33,700) from reserve funds to cover an
MacKenzie Scott's $10 million donation helps fund housing project for 30 families in US
A former motel in Columbia, South Carolina, is being redeveloped into 30 affordable rental homes as part of a $12.8 million project by nonprofit Homeless No More. The development is partly supported by a $10 million donation made by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to United Way of the Midlands in 2020. Construction began on October 13, with homes expected to be completed within a year.
Hong Kong’s Property Market Is (Literally) the Stuff of Horror Movies
In the city’s “apartment horror” films, one of the world’s least affordable housing markets is a backdrop for exploring superstition and socioeconomic anxiety.
Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as sponsors cut ties over viral meme
Chinese state media has warned Kylian Mbappé that his apology over remarks referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator will be judged against his actions.
Beijing raps Japan drama 'Vivant' over violent portrayal of Chinese agents
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- Chinese media have criticized the hit Japanese spy thriller drama "Vivant," claiming its portrayal of Chinese agents using "ruthles