Asia's leading graphite producer, China, will restrict exports of a crucial battery material.

As a measure to safeguard national security, China announced on Friday that export permits will be necessary for certain graphite products. In response to challenges over its global manufacturing dominance, China unexpectedly endeavoured to exert control over a vital mineral supply.

Chi...

"A great deal of suffering": Jews in Europe anticipate an increase in antisemitism in the wake of the Hamas attack.

Located north of Paris in the typically lively "Little Jerusalem" district of Sarcelles, the renowned grill and falafel eatery was ominously silent. "People are not going out," said the 33-year-old proprietor of the restaurant, Jérémy. Lunchtime and evening thron...

A man who is charged with bringing firearms onto the grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge.

According to the court records, the guy who is suspected of bringing firearms onto the grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol twice in the same day earlier this month entered a not guilty plea on Thursday to a misdemeanor charge of carrying a handgun.

According to a court complaint that...

Conflict between Israel and Hamas: India demands strict compliance with international humanitarian law

On Thursday, India issued a demand for the rigorous enforcement of international humanitarian law, days after an attack on a hospital in Gaza sparked outrage throughout the world.

Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, stated that India is concerned...

Eight airports in France have received security notifications.

According to the DGAC aviation authority, eight French airports were placed on high security alerts on Wednesday, and several were evacuated for checks. Additionally, the Palace of Versailles was shuttered once again owing to a security fear for the third time in the past five days.

Acc...

A prospective Biden visit to Israel is fraught with political and security obstacles.

The White House of U.S. President Joe Biden is contending with a multitude of delicate security and political dilemmas as officials organize a possible visit to Israel, which could provide Biden with diplomatic benefits in the long run.

Netanyahu extended an invitation to Biden, who has...

26-year-old Sherika De Armas, a former Miss World contestant from Uruguay, passes away.

According to a report in the New York Post, Sherika De Armas, a former Miss World Contestant who represented Uruguay in the 2015 competition, passed away on October 13 at the age of 26 following a protracted battle with cervical cancer. Ms. De Armas had been treated with radiotherapy and chemothe...

Authors assert that Palestinian rhetoric was "stifled" at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

A number of internationally renowned authors and publishers have levied allegations against the Frankfurt Book Fair, alleging that it "stifled" Palestinian discourse in the wake of the Israeli conflict-induced cancellation of an awards ceremony intended to recognize a novel authored by ...

Top Paris attractions were evacuated over the weekend, but tourists remained vigilant.

Friday, following a fatal knife attack at a school, France was issued the highest level of security alert imaginable.

Top tourist destinations in Paris were evacuated over the weekend out of concern for a potential attack, which has placed France on high security alert.

The Lo...

Netanyahu declares, "This is only the beginning," to Israel's initial incursions into Gaza.

On Friday, Israeli infantry conducted their initial incursions into the Gaza Strip since Hamas fighters stormed through southern Israel. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that a retaliatory campaign had only just begun.

After Hamas fighters stormed through towns an...

A 67-year-old American mother devoted her life to advocating for Palestinian rights. Hamas then came for her

They spoke with one another through emojis and text messages. Brief updates on the current situation, along with words of support. A photograph of the much-loved pet of the family, "Tutsi."

Then, an American woman named Cindy Flash and her Israeli husband named Igal went missi...

Classified materials were discovered in Vice President Biden's house, prompting a meeting between Biden and DOJ special counsel Robert Hur.

Trump is also being investigated for allegedly keeping classified national security documents after he leaves office in 2021, although Biden has been cooperative with the inquiry.

The White House reported on Monday that President Trump has been interviewed by Justice Department special ...

A glitch in Japan's payments clearing system affects 11 institutions

The operator of Japan's payments clearing network reported on Tuesday that the system had experienced a glitch, which caused some clients of 11 different banks, including MUFG Bank, to experience issues with their ability to transfer funds.

According to the Payment Clearing Network ...

Over 300 people were killed in the Israel-Palestine conflict as a result of a surprise attack by Hamas.

Over 232 people were killed in Gaza, according to Palestine, while 70 were killed in Israel as the Islamist group Hamas launched 5,000 rockets in a surprise attack. Israel declared war on Hamas, vowing vengeance for the brutal attack, and commenced bombing.

Israel is at war, according t...

The election in Bavaria could be a sign of growing radicalism in Germany.

The nation's second-most populous state has a lengthy history of mainstream conservatism, but extreme tendencies are discernible.

With recent polling indicating that support for far-right extremism is on the rise across all age groups in Germany, this weekend's election in Bavar...

The world has crossed a critical threshold. The record number of days with a temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius

According to a BBC investigation, the world is rapidly approaching a critical warming barrier, which has scientists concerned.

On over one-third of the days in 2023, the average global temperature was at least 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels.

Staying belo...

Jon Fosse, a Norwegian playwright, receives the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Thursday, the Swedish Academy granted the Nobel Prize in literature to Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse, whose plays are among the most performed of any contemporary European playwright.

The Swedish Academy stated that he was honored "for his innovative plays and prose that give voic...

Europe's inflation falls to a two-year low. It offers confidence, but rising oil prices are imminent.

Inflation, which has been a problem for Europeans, fell sharply in September to the lowest level in two years, strengthening hopes that consumers will get relief from costlier groceries, vacations, and haircuts - and that the European Central Bank won't have to further restrict the economy by...

Hospitality Employees and Las Vegas Casinos in Critical Labor Talks

After its members voted at the end of September to authorize a citywide strike, unions representing approximately 53,000 Las Vegas workers commenced critical negotiations with hotel and casino operators on Tuesday.

The culinary workers union and the stewards union represent employees at...

Three physicists receive the Nobel Prize in physics for observing electrons in atoms for fractions of a second

On Tuesday, the Nobel Prize in physics was awarded to three scientists who observe electrons in atoms for the briefest fractions of a second.

The award was presented to Pierre Agostini of Ohio State University in the United States, Ferenc Krausz of the Max Planck Institute for Quantum O...