U.S. police officer who paralyzed black man won’t face charges

The U.S. Justice Department has announced it won't file federal criminal civil rights charges against a white police officer for his involvement in the shooting and paralyzing of a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year.

Lebanon: No fuel, no electricity

Lebanon's two biggest power stations stopped working on Saturday due to the shortage of fuel. The months-long crisis has left the middle-Eastern country without state-supplied electricity. The power outage is expected to continue for several days.

China’s Xi: Taiwan independence a dead end

China’s President Xi Jinping has warned "Taiwan independence" drive goes against the trend of history and will lead to a dead end. Beijing considers the island as part of the People’s Republic of China.

Study: Metropolitan Police worst at solving violent crimes

The UK’s largest police force has ranked the worst in England and Wales for solving sexual and violent crimes, according to a new report.

China calls U.S. to provide details of nuclear submarine incident

China says Washington must release the details of the recent incident in the South China Sea involving a U.S. nuclear submarine. Reports say the US submarine collided with an unknown object off the sea.

Biden approval rating falls to lowest amid national crises

US President Joe Biden's approval rating has hit a record low since taking the office in January amid several national crises, according to a news survey. Over half of Americans disapprove of the commander-in-chief's job performance.

U.S. delegation to meet with Taliban in Qatar

A U.S. delegation will meet with the Taliban representatives in Qatar this weekend. It’s the first face-to-face meeting between the two since the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan in late August.

China warns U.S. to withdraw from Taiwan

China has called on the United States to cut off military ties with Taiwan. It comes after a bombshell report claimed U.S. Marines and special operations forces have been secretly training Taiwanese soldiers on the island.

Report: 140k U.S. kids affected by COVID-related deaths of parents

Deaths associated with coronavirus have deprived at least 140,000 US kids of a caregiver, a new modeling study shows. The racial and ethnic minorities were much more likely to be affected.

U.S. nuclear submarine collides object in South China Sea

A nuclear powered U.S. submarine has struck an unknown underwater object in the South China Sea, according to the military. Several sailors were hurt in the incident.

CIA creates China-focused mission center

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has announced the formation of a new mission center which will focus on China to confront alleged threats emanating from Beijing. The Biden administration has named China as a top foreign policy priority and a global competitor to the United States.

Russia invites Taliban to Afghanistan meeting

Russia has invited Taliban’s representatives to attend the Moscow summit about Afghanistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy confirms. The international forum will take place on October 20, nearly two months after the U.S. completed its evacuation mission from the war-torn country.

US officially admits keeping 3,750 nuclear tips

Washington has published a fact sheet giving an updated count of U.S. nuclear stockpile. As of September 2020, the country’s military maintained 3,750 warheads.

Report: France ‘stole’ 5mn COVID vaccines from U.K.

France swiped five million doses of anti-Covid AstraZeneca vaccine destined for the U.K., according to a report. French President Emmanuel Macron is accused of working with EU chiefs to divert large batch of coronavirus vaccines destined for Britain.

Israel’s FM to discuss Iran during US visit

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is scheduled to talk Iran in meeting with US officials. Lapid’s visit will take place as talks over the Iran nuclear deal are stalled.

Austrian chancellor accused of bribery

In Austria, the Chancellor is accused of bribery and breach of trust. Police have attacked the offices of his party over the issue. The Chancellor has rejected the accusation politically motivated.

Around two dozen killed, hundreds injured in Pakistan quake

At least 20 people were killed and 300 more injured in a 5.9 magnitude earthquake shaking Balochistan Province in Pakistan early on Thursday. Hundreds are left homeless and death toll is expected to rise.

Report: Dubai ruler ordered hacking of former wife’s phone via Israeli spyware

A British court says the Dubai ruler had hacked the phone of his ex-wife and members of her legal team after Princess Haya fled to London amid a divorce case and custody battle. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has used NSO Group’s controversial Pegasus spyware in an unlawful abuse of power, according to the high court judge.

Britons still wrestling with fuel shortage

At least 13 percent of petrol stations in and around London remain empty amid fuel crisis in the U.K., according to an industry boss.

Gas price in Europe breaks new record high

The price of gas across Europe surged to a record high on Wednesday amid cold weather, supply concerns and increased demand.

Saudi Arabia executes Shia man over ‘terror charges’

Saudi Arabia has executed a man from Qatif region in the Shia-populated Eastern Province over alleged links to a "terrorist cell."

Biden losing ground with independents

US President Joe Biden's popularity has plummeted among independents after several domestic and foreign crises. The independents played a key role in sending Biden to the White House.

Russia says Iran to resume nuclear talks in due course

Moscow has no reason to think that Tehran does not want to continue nuclear talks, Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna said. Mikhail Ulyanov believes Tehran will return to the negotiating table in due time.

CIA admits several informants overseas killed, captured

A top-secret cable has warned every CIA base about troubling numbers of foreign informants who have been killed, arrested or turned into double agents, a new report said. It added intelligence services in Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan have been hunting down CIA sources.

French MPs denounce Bahrain’s human rights abuses

French lawmakers have raised concern over violation of human rights, including arbitrary detention of dissent, repression of free speech and torture in Bahrain.

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