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Yemen rebels hit Saudi Arabia with wave of strikes, wounding 73

Yemen's Houthi rebels struck a series of targets in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding 73, in their heaviest attack since...

Australia records worst-ever maths and reading scores in global test

Australian students have recorded their lowest-ever scores in maths and reading in international testing, but improved o...

Korean students rank near top globally in PISA despite reading decline

South Korean students remained among the world’s strongest performers in science and mathematics and scored highly in a ...

Centuries in the making: Singsons’ unrivaled power in Ilocos Sur

The clan has built an empire in Ilocos Sur and has 16 members currently holding seats in government

West wants ceasefire in Ukraine only to prepare for new escalation — Russian diplomat

Russia will not agree to this, Rodion Miroshnik noted

Singapore raises prime minister’s pay by $1mn

Jump in already world-leading salaries for ministers comes despite public disapproval

Russian drone, missile strikes on Kyiv kill 2, end pause in attacks

The attack comes after a pause over the weekend as U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Kyiv for their...

Global shipping authorities warn of maritime trade breakdown amid geopolitical turmoil

Eighteen maritime bodies warned Tuesday that geopolitical tensions and a growing shadow fleet threaten to undermine inte...

Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, restore vital road links with India, China support

Nepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively

Merz has done 'very poorly' on communication, says former spokesman for the German government Béla Anda

Béla Anda, chief spokesman for the federal government under Gerhard Schröder, says it will be “very hard” for German Cha...

Australian group calls for ties with US ‘war machine’ to be severed

A grass-roots group associated with Australia’s ruling Labor Party has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s gover...

Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities say

Operations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following att...

UK commits £100m to bolster Ukraine’s air defences over winter

Package of military equipment includes Patriot missiles, supplies of which have dwindled amid Russian attacksThe UK has ...

One Nation’s Warren Pickering admits to illegal drug use and says he is ‘no angel’ in extraordinary press conference

Victorian One Nation leader tells media he has used methamphetamine, speed and marijuana Victorian One Nation leader, Wa...

UK pledges 100 million pounds air defense package for Ukraine ahead of winter

The package will include air defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds, and drones to help Ukraine defend its...

EU preparing special observers to 'secretly monitor' State Duma elections, Lavrov says

The Russian foreign minister also recalled the 2025 elections in Romania

Samsung poised to benefit from memory crunch: report

Samsung Electronics is expected to fare better than most smartphone makers as rising memory prices squeeze the global ha...

Fire erupts at Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab's office located in historic KMC building

KARACHI: A fire broke out in an air conditioner’s outer unit at Mayor Murtaza Wahab’s office on the first floor of the K...

EU debate takes shape as Macron backs under-15 social media ban

Eager capital prompts IPO plans for more Chinese makers of brain-computer interfaces

A handful of home-grown Chinese companies involved in brain computer interfaces (BCIs) are moving towards initial public...

The Populist: Pauline Hanson’s divided nation – podcast

Around the globe, rightwing politicians pushing nationalist and anti-immigration policies are on the rise. The Populist ...

Investigation launched after female Eiffel Tower staff 'hidden from Hindu delegation'

Female Eiffel Tower employees were asked to step out of sight during a visit by a ​Hindu religious delegation at the wee...

Eiffel Tower to reopen after protest over removing women staff

A Hindu religious delegation had requested that 'interactions with women' be limited during its visit.

Malaysian data centres guzzle more power as temperatures soar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 - Malaysia's data centres are consuming more power as temperatures rise, leaving a 9 gigawatt gas-f...

Malaysian data centres guzzle more power as temperatures soar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 - Malaysia's data centres are consuming more power as temperatures rise, leaving a 9 gigawatt gas-f...

Macron Demands EU Action to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, to back European Unio...

Breaking: Another Australian found safe in Nepal

The ABC understands the person was not in the disaster zone and is the eighth Australian to be found since the floods de...

Lavrov compares the West to 'a wounded beast that is becoming far more dangerous'

The Russian foreign minister pointed out that there can be no artificial preservation of Western dominance, which has la...

Trial into deadliest migrant Channel crossing begins in France

As the defendants face trial, survivors' testimony and a parallel probe into French naval response raise urgent question...

Detained citizen of Moldova promised $70,000 to kill senior military officer

During interrogation, the defendant gave detailed testimony on all circumstances of the crimes committed, later confirme...

Prabowo’s personal diplomacy is costing Indonesia

A diplomat friend recently told me a small story that says more about Indonesian foreign policy than most position paper...

Can Insilico's Drug Help Turn Back the Biological Clock? | The China Show | 9/8/2026

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From ...

GPIF still considering need for asset allocation review, minister says

With the fund overseeing about ¥318 trillion in assets, a 1 percentage-point change in allocations translates to more th...

Pakistan Super League teams seek lower player salary purse amid rising costs

LAHORE: Some franchises of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) have asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reduce the...

Polls suggest tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day

Brazil has marked Independence Day with the two main candidates for October’s presidential election holding events.

US midterms unlikely to improve Congress’s attitude toward Russia — former lawmaker

According to Dennis Kucinich, the elections will most likely strengthen the Democrats’ position

China exports accelerate on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods

China’s export growth accelerated in August, rising 25% from a year earlier, buoyed by autos and high-tech goods.

Yen Rally Continues, Canada To Retaliate Against US Tariffs | The Asia Trade 9/8/2026

"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloom...

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have wounded 73 civilians, official says

Spokesperson for Saudi-led coalition says Houthis have targeted civilian sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran...

Indonesia Reopens Airports After Suspension Due to Volcanic Eruption

The eruption of Anak Krakatau, which is located on a small island in the Sunda Strait, forced the closure of eight airpo...