Heavy rain in Gaza brings new problems and fears for Palestinians (www.reuters.com)
Prominent non-binary Mexican activist killed with blade, says prosecutor (www.reuters.com)
Biden's message to hostages in Gaza: 'Hang in there, we're coming' (www.reuters.com)
Lives of 36 babies in Gaza hospital at risk despite Israeli incubator offer (www.reuters.com)
Xi arrives in US after Blinken takes veiled swipe at China over freedoms (www.reuters.com)
Help Wanted: Cuba's government turns to growing diaspora for investment (www.reuters.com)
Thailand drops joint patrols with Chinese police after public backlash (www.reuters.com)
US Senate panel moves toward ending abortion-related military promotions blockade (www.reuters.com)
Israeli minister calls for voluntary emigration of Gazans (www.reuters.com)
Ukrainian troops have secured foothold in the south, senior official says (www.reuters.com)
U.S. backs claim Hamas uses Gaza hospitals as military cover amid hopes for hostages' release (www.reuters.com)
US House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown (www.reuters.com)
Demonstrators in Washington back Israel, denounce antisemitism (www.reuters.com)
Israel-Hamas war: Palestinians dig mass grave inside Israeli-encircled Gaza hospital (www.reuters.com)
Chevron takeover of Hess resurrects multi-billion dollar tax shield (www.reuters.com)
The tax shield is a little-known advantage to Chevron’s mega-takeover of Hess struck last month. The tax benefits are expected to provide the No. 2 U.S. oil and gas producer hundreds of millions of dollars in extra annual cash flow over the next several years....
Hamas armed wing says it discussed freeing 70 hostages in return for 5-day truce (www.reuters.com)
The armed wing of the Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Monday it told Qatari mediators the group was ready to release up to 70 women and children held in Gaza in return for a five-day truce with Israel.