'Funflation' is on the rise as hobbies get pricier, but consumers keep spending anyway
International: Top News And Analysisby Sawdah Bhaimiya·21d ago
It's getting more expensive to have fun in America, but consumers are splurging anyway, seeking out experiences ranging from outdoor activities to video games.
Ethiopia’s army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff·21d ago
Ethiopia faces renewed war as armed groups launch offensive Ethiopia’s federal military has said it is handling rising tensions in the country’s north with restraint, as fears grow that Ethiopia...
'Worry and sorrow': West Asia war opens old wounds in Kurdistan
New Indian Expressby AFP·21d ago
PENJWEN: Kurdistan resident Ahmed Faraj was just a child when his city became a battlefield in the Iran-Iraq conflict.
Russia backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat at UN General Assembly, opposes more Western seats
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·21d ago
Russia on Saturday backed India's candidature for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, while opposing the allocation of additional permanent seats to Western countries such as...
‘Until Our Last Breath’: Pezeshkian Vows Resistance as Trump Rejects Iran’s Ceasefire Plan
Open Magazineby Open Bureau·21d ago
‘Until Our Last Breath’: Pezeshkian Vows Resistance as Trump Rejects Iran’s Ceasefire Plan Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that his government would “stand until our last breath” as US...
China sends two giant pandas to US
Channel News Asiaby CNA·21d ago
BEIJING: China sent two giant pandas to the United States on Sunday (Sep 27), state media said, after a Washington summit that was heavy on symbolism and light on major breakthroughs.
Mojtaba Khamenei Was ‘Pulled From Rubble’ After Hospital Strike, Iranian Cleric Claims
Open Magazineby Open Bureau·21d ago
Mojtaba Khamenei Was ‘Pulled From Rubble’ After Hospital Strike, Iranian Cleric Claims Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was pulled from the rubble of a Tehran hospital after US and Israeli...
'Open your eyes': Why China's sixth Antarctic base is raising concerns
ABC News Australiaby Libby Hogan·21d ago
China is preparing to build its sixth research station in Antarctica, expanding into Marie Byrd Land — a remote, little-studied stretch of the continent's west.
US, China Agree on Tariff Recommendations for $60 Billion in Goods, Launch AI Dialogue
Open Magazineby Open Bureau·21d ago
US, China Agree on Tariff Recommendations for $60 Billion in Goods, Launch AI Dialogue The United States and China have agreed on recommendations for more favourable tariff treatment covering $30...
Russia's top diplomat rejects German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward it
The Hinduby Authors; Contributors·21d ago
Russia's top diplomat rejected German calls to ease off its “dangerous path of escalation” toward the country, instead accusing Germany of being Ukraine's main sponsor and seeking to be a leading...
The MTV VMAs are here with Taylor Swift making history and Madonna leading the nods: How to watch
The Independentby Maria Sherman·21d ago
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I’ve made a new friend. But dare I show her the real me? | Polly Hudson
The Guardianby Polly Hudson·21d ago
I’ve got a new friend. I’m well aware I sound like a five-year-old reporting that, and this is exactly the point: it turns out making friends as an adult is absolutely excruciating.
Eviction of 87-year-old puts Spain’s deepening housing crisis in the spotlight
The Guardianby Ashifa Kassam in Madrid·21d ago
Images of an octogenarian being evicted from the home she had lived in for seven decades on a stretcher, flanked by protesters and police officers, sparked indignation across Spain.
Middle East conflicts push Europe toward a second energy crisis in five years
El País Englishby Ignacio Fariza·21d ago
Donald Trump returned to power in Washington with two major foreign policy promises: to end the war in Ukraine “in 24 hours” and to keep his country out of more “forever wars.” Almost two years...
Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish
Al Jazeeraby Ghaya Ben Mbarek·21d ago
Tunis, Tunisia – For nine-year-old Yassar Naouar, visiting his father in prison has become an exercise in staying strong.
German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensions
Al Jazeeraby AFP; AP; Reuters·21d ago
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on Russia to abandon its “dangerous path of escalation” with Germany, Europe and NATO during talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov...
Pakistan's terrorism arguments will not stand: Jaishankar at UNGA
The Siasat Dailyby Press Trust of India·21d ago
United Nations: India strongly hit back at Pakistan in the UN General Assembly on Saturday, September 26, asserting that arguments by the “serial practitioner of terrorism” to normalise the scourge...
Russia accuses Germany of being Ukraine's main sponsor
PerthNowby Edith M Lederer, Jennifer Peltz and Jamey Keaten·21d ago
Russia accuses Germany of being Ukraine's main sponsor Russia's top diplomat has rejected German calls to ease off its "dangerous path of escalation" toward the country, instead accusing Germany of...
‘Durable peace requires 2-state solution’: India at UN on Israel-Palestine
Hindustan Timesby Priyanshu Priya·21d ago
‘Durable peace requires 2-state solution’: India at UN on Israel-Palestine “In the meantime, India is contributing to humanitarian assistance and relief efforts for the Palestinian people,”...
Ukraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meeting
The Guardianby Guardian staff and agencies·21d ago
- The foreign ministers of Russia and Germany met in New York on the sidelines of the UN general assembly, in the first such talks since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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