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Russia's Putin accepts Kim's invitation to visit N. Korea

Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit North Korea, Pyongyang state media said Thursday, as he and Kim Jong Un toasted "cooperation and friendship between our countries" during a meeting in Russia.

Chip designer Arm targets $52 bn valuation in year's largest IPO

British chip designer Arm is targeting a valuation of more than $52 billion for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq exchange on Thursday, according to a company press release.

Brazil opens trials over pro-Bolsonaro riots

Brazil's Supreme Court opened the first trials Wednesday over the January 8 riots by supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, putting four accused in the dock in one of the buildings invaded that day.

Wall Street mixed after inflation data as European bourses dip ahead of ECB

Wall Street stock indices moved in opposite directions Wednesday after a mixed inflation report as European bourses dipped ahead of a European Central Bank decision.

US boosts Bahrain ties with new security agreement

The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement with Bahrain to enhance defense and economic ties, a show of support for the Gulf monarchy that a decade ago faced an arms embargo.

Alleged bodies of 'non-human beings' shown in Mexican Congress

The alleged bodies of two "non-human" beings were presented during a congressional hearing in Mexico, generating a mixture of surprise, disbelief and ridicule on social media on Wednesday.

Kim Jong Un says Russia will win 'great victory'

Kim Jong Un told President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday he was sure Russia would win a "great victory" over its enemies, as Ukraine's Western allies warned of a possible Russian arms agreement with North Korea.

At least 40 killed in Darfur as UN's Sudan chief quits

An air raid on Sudan's war-ravaged Darfur region killed at least 40 civilians Wednesday, according to a medical source, as the head of the UN mission to the country resigned.

Brazil opens first trials over January 8 riots

Brazil's high court opened the first trials Wednesday over the January 8 riots in Brasilia by supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who were demanding the ouster of his successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Austrian ex-minister settles in Russia, with ponies in tow

Former Austrian minister Karin Kneissl, known for dancing with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has moved to Russia - along with her ponies flown in on board a Russian military plane.

US stocks climb despite oil fueling US inflation rise

US stocks pushed higher Wednesday despite data showing rising oil prices pushed US inflation to its largest monthly gain in over a year in August as investors see the Federal Reserve likely to hold interest rates steady.

Gabon's squandered oil wealth under 55 years of Bongo rule

The toppling of Ali Bongo Ondimba brought the curtain down on 55 years of rule by a family accused of extracting fabulous wealth from Gabon's major oil reserves.

EU confronts Chinese subsides with electric car probe

Brussels will investigate Chinese state subsidies for electric cars, the EU chief said Wednesday, vowing to defend Europe's industry from unfair competition.

Kim Jong Un says Russia will win 'great victory' over enemies

Kim Jong Un told President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday he was sure Russia would win a "great victory" over its enemies, as Ukraine's Western allies warned of a possible Russian arms agreement with North Korea.

Stocks retreat as rising oil prices fuel inflation fears

Stock markets mostly fell Wednesday before crunch US inflation data, with investors concerned that a spike in oil will drive consumer prices higher and force the Federal Reserve to lift interest rates again.

Turkey drops bid to close leading anti-femicide group

A Turkish court on Wednesday rejected a prosecutor's attempts to shut down a leading anti-femicide campaign group on charges of violating administrative laws and "morality".

N.Korea's Kim tells Putin deepening ties is 'number one priority'

North Korea's leader vowed closer ties with Moscow on Wednesday, saying his isolated country would "always be with Russia" as President Vladimir Putin hosted Kim Jong Un at a Far East spaceport.

Markets mostly down as crude spike stokes inflation concerns

Equities mostly fell Wednesday ahead of a crunch US inflation report, with investors increasingly nervous that a recent spike in oil will put fresh upward pressure on consumer prices and force the Federal Reserve to lift interest rates again.

Taiwan says Chinese warplanes join carrier in Pacific drills

Taiwan said 35 Chinese warplanes were detected around the island on Wednesday, with some then flying to join the Shandong aircraft carrier for naval drills in the Western Pacific.

'Made in Russia' fashion struggles to fill gap

Despite staff shortages, a lack of equipment and dwindling fabric supplies, Russia's fashion industry is rushing to fill the gap left by the departure of major Western labels.

Putin, Kim hold summit at Russian space centre

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for talks on Wednesday that could see them forge an arms deal that would defy global sanctions.

Putin meets with N. Korea's Kim at Russian space centre

President Vladimir Putin shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a Russian space centre Wednesday, images released by the Kremlin showed, kicking off a meeting that could see the leaders forge an arms deal that would defy global sanctions.

North Korea's Kim, Putin arrive at Russian space center for talks

President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un arrived at the Vostochny Cosmodrome Wednesday, Russian agencies said, set for rare talks that could lead to a weapons deal the United States has warned would violate international sanctions.

North Korea's Kim in Russia for Putin talks

North Korea's Kim Jong Un was in Russia Wednesday for a rare summit with President Vladimir Putin that could lead to a weapons deal that the United States has warned would violate international sanctions.

Iranians hit by internet curbs in year since protests

Iran has imposed curbs on the internet in the year since protests erupted over Mahsa Amini's death, forcing people to find other ways to run their businesses or keep in touch with loved ones.

Armed groups in Mali claim assault on key northern town

Armed groups from northern Mali on Tuesday claimed they captured the key town of Bourem, between Gao and Timbuktu, before pulling out, fuelling fears of the collapse of a peace deal between the ex-rebels and government forces.

Tech stocks struggle ahead of key US inflation data

US and European markets closed mostly in the red on a disappointing day for tech stocks, as investors brace for crucial US inflation data and grapple with ongoing concerns about the Chinese economy.

Appeasing right, top Republican orders Biden impeachment inquiry

Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, bowing to pressure from his party's hard right, authorized the launch on Tuesday of an impeachment investigation into US President Joe Biden.

Venice gives green light to ticket 'experiment' for tourists

Venice officials agreed Tuesday to test a fee on day tourists to the overcrowded historic centre, weeks after UNESCO warned it could list the city as an at-risk world heritage site.

Top Republican orders Biden impeachment inquiry

Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, bowing to pressure from his party's hard right, gave the go-ahead on Tuesday for an impeachment investigation into US President Joe Biden.

US senator urges sanctions on Azerbaijan to prevent 'genocide'

A top senator on Tuesday urged the United States to impose sanctions on Azerbaijan's leader, accusing him of starting a campaign of "genocide" against an ethnic Armenian enclave, charges rejected by Baku.

Top House Republican orders Biden impeachment inquiry