South Korea’s GDP growth beats forecasts amid AI boom
South Korea’s GDP growth beats forecasts amid AI boom Asia’s fourth-largest economy grows 3.4 percent year-on-year amid strong semiconductor demand. The Han River and the Seoul Tower are seen from…
Sixty Christians killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region
Sixty Christians killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region Church officials say more than 20 people have been injured, while 20 homes have burned down as religious tensions flare. Christian Orthodox faithful…
Palestine weekly: West Bank under siege as Israelis go to the polls
Palestine weekly: West Bank under siege as Israelis go to the polls Israel sealed the West Bank, emptied parts of Hebron and tightened the squeeze on Gaza as its election…
Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change
Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of ‘recolonisation’ of 1948 Palestinian communities. By Mohamad Kadan Palestinian writer. 27 Oct 2026…
Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they’re next target if far-right wins
Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they’re next target if far-right wins Majd al-Krum’s peaceful protests have forced settlers to withdraw, but fears of further provocations loom after elections. Hussein Mannaa,…
Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington?
Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington? Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and…
Israel heads to polls for pivotal election defined by security and democracy
Israelis are heading to the polls for what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country’s history. An unprecedented 70,000 people have reportedly flown home from…
Why has France struggled to address students’ demands?
EXPLAINER Why has France struggled to address students’ demands? Protesters demand more spending in education and social services but the government has struggled amid fiscal crisis. A protester holds a…
Macklemore opens ‘Free Palestine’ tour in Dublin
American rapper Macklemore opened his ‘Free Palestine’ tour before a sold-out crowd in Dublin
AI makes discoveries in mathematics, computer science, physics, OpenAI says
AI makes discoveries in mathematics, computer science, physics, OpenAI says OpenAI’s announcement is the latest in a series of claimed scientific breakthroughs credited to AI. Attendees gather at the OpenAI…