White House: Russia is executing soldiers who refuse to follow orders (www.reuters.com)
US intelligence report alleging Russia election interference shared with 100 countries (www.reuters.com)
The United States on Friday released a U.S. intelligence assessment sent to more than 100 countries that found Moscow is using spies, social media and Russian state-run media to erode public faith in the integrity of democratic elections worldwide....
Mike Pence, former vice president, drops out of Republican presidential campaign (www.reuters.com)
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence ended his cash-strapped presidential campaign on Saturday, after struggling for months to convince Republican voters he was the best alternative to the man he once served with unswerving loyalty, Donald Trump.
Hamas sees all its hostages as Israelis, official tells Russian state media (www.reuters.com)
Gazans break into aid centres, taking flour and supplies, UN says (www.reuters.com)
Thousands of Gaza residents broke into warehouses and distribution centres of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) grabbing flour and “basic survival items”, the organisation said on Sunday....
China and Russia take aim at US at Chinese military forum (www.reuters.com)
Chinese and Russian military chiefs targeted the United States for criticism at a security forum in Beijing on Monday, even as China’s second most senior military commander vowed to boost defence ties with Washington....
Bangladesh opposition protest turns violent amid calls for PM to resign (www.reuters.com)
One police officer was killed in Bangladesh on Saturday and over 100 people injured during an opposition party protest demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and calling for a free and fair vote under a caretaker government.
Anti-Semites cannot be granted German citizenship under new law - minister (www.reuters.com)
A law under consideration by the German parliament would mean that people who have committed anti-Semitic acts can never be granted citizenship, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on Wednesday.
Jordan asked US to deploy Patriot air defence missiles, army says (www.reuters.com)
Staunch U.S. ally Jordan asked Washington to deploy Patriot air defence systems to bolster its border defence at a time of heightened regional tensions and conflict, the spokesperson for the country’s army said on Sunday....
With an uncertain future, will Disney pull off yet another magic trick? (www.reuters.com)
Walt Disney's share price has dropped to its lowest level in nearly nine years as the company struggles in the age of streaming, causing concern among investors. Throughout its history, Disney has adapted to new technologies and challenges, from embracing sound and color in the early days to later embracing computer-generated...
Thousands join pro-Palestinian protest in London to demand Gaza ceasefire (www.reuters.com)
Marathoners in Beijing go maskless, unfazed by smog (www.reuters.com)
Israel wages ground campaign in Gaza, communications blackout eases (www.reuters.com)
Israeli forces expand ground operations and airstrikes in Gaza, targeting Hamas military sites; communications partially restored after a day-long blackout....
Hamas vows 'full force' after Israel steps up Gaza ground operations (www.reuters.com)
Hamas delegation in Russia (www.reuters.com)
Abu Marzouk, one of Hamas leaders, after visiting Moscow:...
G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China (www.reuters.com)
The Group of Seven (G7) industrial powers called on Sunday for the “immediate repeal” of import curbs on Japanese food products, a reference to China’s restrictions after Japan began releasing wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant....
Hamas is seeking eight Gaza hostages at Russia's request, RIA reports (www.reuters.com)
'Anxiety' racks Israeli hostage families as army assaults Gaza (www.reuters.com)
Elon Musk's X launches two new premium subscription plans (www.reuters.com)
Looting hits Mexico's Acapulco after devastating Hurricane Otis (www.reuters.com)
Israel rebuffs allies’ calls to ‘pause’ Gaza assault (www.reuters.com)
US strikes Iranian targets in Syria -Pentagon (www.reuters.com)
Bangladesh opposition protest turns violent amid calls for PM to resign (www.reuters.com)
Hungary, Slovakia criticise more aid to Ukraine as EU fights over budget (www.reuters.com)
US consumer spending exits third quarter on strong note; monthly core inflation rises (www.reuters.com)
Growth, however, is unlikely to match last quarter’s blockbuster performance. Consumer tapped their savings and put away less money with the saving rate dropping to 3.4% from 4.0% in August. Personal income rose 0.3% after gaining 0.4% in August. Income at the disposal of households after accounting for inflation and taxes...
