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Rubio asks Qatar to stay as mediator after Israeli strike
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed to Qatar Tuesday to ask it to stay on as mediator in Gaza, hoping to reassure the Gulf partner a week after Israeli airstrikes there against Hamas leaders.

Trump set for unprecedented second UK state visit
Donald Trump lands in Britain on Tuesday for an historic second state visit that will see the UK government spare no effort in trying to flatter the mercurial American president.

Lower US tariffs on Japan autos kick in
Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos kicked in on Tuesday, as a relieved Tokyo welcomed the implementation of a trade pact negotiated with Washington.

Revamped Bayern face early test as Chelsea come to town
Bayern Munich's revamped line-up faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home against Club World Cup winners Chelsea on Wednesday.

Papua New Guinea, Australia to vow mutual defence in new treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea will commit to defending each other from armed attacks as they face "emerging threats" to their security, a new defence treaty seen by AFP on Tuesday showed.

Malawi election a battle of two presidents
Malawi votes Tuesday in the third bout of a battle for power between two presidents, incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and his predecessor, Peter Mutharika.

Asian markets rise as traders prepare for expected US rate cut
Asian stocks rose again Tuesday to extend another record day on Wall Street as traders locked in bets on a US interest rate cut this week, while they are also keenly eyeing flagged talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Malawi votes in a rematch between two presidents as economic crisis bites
Malawi goes to the polls Tuesday with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the largely poor southern African nation battered by soaring costs and severe fuel shortages.

Australia says social media ban will not age test all users
Australia will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms, Canberra said Tuesday.
Heavy bombing in Gaza City after Rubio backs Israel
Israel heavily bombarded Gaza City on Tuesday, witnesses told AFP, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new offensive there and its stated goal of eradicating Hamas.

Poland's Nawrocki talks drone defence in Paris and Berlin
Poland's right-wing nationalist president Karol Nawrocki visits Paris and Berlin on Tuesday, seeking help to shore up his country's eastern defences in the wake of a major Russian drone incursion.

Trump's fossil fuel agenda challenged in youth climate suit
Life, liberty and the right to a stable climate?

PSG fear impact of injuries as they put Champions League title on the line
There is the sense that the new season gets up and running for real this week for Paris Saint-Germain as they begin their defence of the Champions League title amid doubts as to how much longer their squad can handle being pushed to the limit by a crowded calendar.

US Senate confirms Trump aide to Fed as politics loom over rate meeting
The US Senate on Monday narrowly cleared President Donald Trump's choice for a key role at the Federal Reserve, as the clock ticks down to the central bank's next policy meeting.

Papua New Guinea, Australia will commit to mutual defence
A new defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea commits to defending each other if they are attacked in the face of "emerging threats", a copy of the deal seen by AFP on Tuesday showed.

Trash, mulch and security: All jobs for troops in Washington
From breaking up a fight or identifying a suspected robber to picking up trash and removing graffiti, National Guard forces are on an unusual deployment mixing security and cleanup in the US capital.

TruMerit Adds Two More Global Credentials for Rehabilitation Care Workers
The Certified Global Health Worker-Rehabilitation (CGHW-R) and the Certified Global Health Worker-Rehabilitation Advanced (CGHW-RA) have been developed specifically for eligible health workers worldwide who wish to have their applied experience and competencies in rehab care recognized and verified by passing a certification examination. These credentials, along with the Certified Global Nurse-Rehabilitation (CGN-R) that TruMerit established last year, are intended to advance and improve services for the more than two billion people worldwide who need this care.

Second Blue Magic Netherlands Event Set for November 18
Registration Site Is Open and Dutch Innovators Are Encouraged to Attend and Apply to Present Capabilities

U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates Sport and Style as Official Apparel Sponsor of the 2025 Engel & Völkers Berlin Maifeld Polo Cup
Sports Brand Supports Germany's High-Goal Polo Event for Sixth Consecutive Year

NFL legend Brady to play in March flag football event at Riyadh
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady said Monday he is among several current and former NFL players who will compete in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic next March in Riyadh.

Lower US tariffs on Japan autos to take effect Tuesday
Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos are set to take effect this week, a Commerce Department notice confirmed Monday, as Washington implements a recent trade pact it had negotiated with Tokyo.

US strikes second alleged Venezuelan drug boat as tensions mount
President Donald Trump said a US new strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat from Venezuela killed three people Monday, as the South American country's president Nicolas Maduro vowed to resist Washington's "aggression."

Protesting Peru residents block trains to Machu Picchu
Train services to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru's main tourist attraction, were suspended Monday as protesting residents placed logs and rocks on the tracks, police and PeruRail said.

US strikes another alleged Venezuelan drug boat as tensions rise
President Donald Trump said US forces killed three people Monday in a new strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, as Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro vowed to defend against Washington's "aggression."

White House vows to take on left-wing 'terror' movement after Kirk killing
Senior White House official Stephen Miller vowed Monday that the Trump administration would dismantle an alleged "vast domestic terror movement" that he said led to the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk last week.

Brazil's Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: study
Brazil's Amazon rainforest has shrunk by an area as big as Spain over four decades and is nearing a dangerous tipping point, according to monitoring data released Monday.

US Senate poised to advance Trump aide's appointment at Fed
The US Senate is due to vote late Monday on the confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice to join the Federal Reserve's board -- as the clock ticks down to a key policy meeting.

Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare for four wicket Asia Cup win
Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging Hong Kong by four wickets in the Asia Cup on Monday, as Wanindu Hasaranga's late cameo spared the former champions an embarrassing stumble.

Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack
Arab and Muslim leaders called for a review of ties with Israel after emergency talks in Doha on Monday following last week's deadly strike on Hamas members in the Qatari capital.

Mbappe 'not anxious' over Champions League goal as Bellingham returns
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday thatr superstar striker Kylian Mbappe feels no anxiety to win the Champions League for the first time as Los Blancos prepare to face Marseille.

Huge pot of Nigerian jollof rice sets Guinness record
Guinness World Records on Monday gave official recognition to Nigerian chef Hilda Baci in recognising her rice jollof, concocted in Lagos last Friday, as the world's largest ever.

Heartbreak will help Arsenal's Champions League charge: Arteta
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said Monday his team's Champions League agony last season will help them in this season's campaign as they bid to win the competition for the first time.