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Gulf states working on multipart peace deal to avert renewal of US-Iran war

Talks are aimed at reopening strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions on Iran, and for Houthis to withdraw in YemenA multipronged peace deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted and for the Houthis to withdraw substantial forces inside Yemen are at the heart of Gulf states’ plans to a

Trump touts Venezuelan oil at Texas rally ahead of US midterms

US president seeks to highlight Venezuela operation as Iran war makes affordability a key midterm issue.

Enter The Hindu Best Places to Work 2027 Awards — and build a workplace where India’s talent thrives

Enter The Hindu Best Places to Work 2027 Awards — and build a workplace where India’s talent thrives

Iran war has cost $47 billion, U.S. military says

The war with Iran has cost the U.S. military at least $47.1 billion as of mid-October, according to a new estimate from U.S. Central Command obtained by CBS News.

Netanyahu fighting for his political life in Israeli election

Israelis voted in one of the most important elections on Tuesday, with the potential to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and help shape the future of the war with Iran, the Gaza Strip and America's relationship with the Middle East. Matt Gutman reports from Tel Aviv.

Trump says Iran war will end 'when I want it to' as costs reportedly balloon to $47 billion

Trump's statement comes as a report from The Hill revealed that the costs of the Iran conflict has ballooned to $47 billion.

Projections show no clear winner in Israel's election

Israelis turned out in record numbers for their first election since the Oct. 7 attacks and the war in Gaza. Projections show opposition parties won more seats than the coalition led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, potentially setting the stage for a change in government. But Netanyahu's opponents do not have enough seats

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Israelis are voting on whether to oust Netanyahu in first election since Oct. 7 attack

Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it.

World awaits results of Israeli election that could replace Netanyahu

Israel holds its first parliamentary election on Tuesday since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks that sparked its war in Gaza to decide if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in office. Matt Gutman reports.

Honda warns 50% Canada auto tariffs would be catastrophic for industry

President Donald Trump has threatened to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles and parts from 25% to 50% if a trade deal is not reached between the two countries.

Denmark's Frederiksen criticizes Finland and Norway for calling Putin without coordinating with allies, despite consultation with Ukraine

Finland and Norway have called Putin about ending the Ukraine war, drawing Danish criticism. The dispute highlights divisions over European engagement with Moscow ahead of planned US-led peace talks.

Israelis vote in a tense election: What's at stake?

Israelis were voting Tuesday (October 27) in a tense national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the wars that have since shaken the Middle East.

Israel votes in decisive election: What happens after polls close?

Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday (October 27) as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. Details by FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor, Angela Diffley.

Fed expected to hold rates steady, but Warsh may point way to more hikes

Markets overwhelmingly expect no change in benchmark interest rates following September's increase.

Trump tells Texas campaign rally crowd he’s rolling back environmental rules to curb methane pollution – as it happened

This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailUS voters: tell us what issues will decide your vote?Speaking to reporters on the tarmac before departing for a campaign event in Michigan, JD Vance responded to a question about President Trump’s remarks branding Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sa

AI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn

Social media companies including Meta have pulled back on efforts to protect voters from election-meddling liesSocial media feeds are awash with an unprecedented flood of AI-driven disinformation ahead of November’s US midterm elections, according to experts, who warn many posts are likely “slipping through the cracks”

American rapper Macklemore begins 'Free Palestine' tour

The American rapper Macklemore vows to speak out loudly against the war in Gaza. He started his "Free Palestine" tour in Ireland, one of Europe's most pro-Palestinian countries.

Chad hosts hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees as regional humanitarian crisis extends

Sudan’s war is spilling over into Chad. A drone strike killed at least four people last week in the border town of Bamina, and hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees have crossed over in search of safety. Many of those who survived the massacre in El Fasher are still deeply traumatised. FRANCE 24's correspondent Ha

Israelis vote in first national election since October 7 attack

Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday (October 27) as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali tells us more from the ground. He spoke with voters.

Netanyahu's political survival on the line as Israel heads to the polls

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a fight for political survival in Israel's election on Tuesday (October 27), with voters weighing his leadership after the 2023 Hamas-led attacks, wars in Gaza and with Iran, and Israel's deepening international isolation. FRANCE24's Douglas Herbert gives us his analysis.

'They should be afraid': Serbia's student-led victory over Vučić sends warning to 'corrupt' leaders

François Picard welcomes Helena Ivanov, Associate Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, a London-based foreign policy and national security think tank advocating liberal democracy, strong transatlantic alliances, robust Western defence capabilities and the international promotion of democratic institutions. Iva

Iran war live: Iran says US ‘not serious’ about talks; ship ablaze off Iraq

Iran says the United States is "not serious" about negotiations as UKMTO reports a ship on fire off the coast of Iraq.

SC pulls up Rajasthan over Jojari river pollution, warns of CBI probe

Supreme Court had earlier directed the State government to “seal and dismantle” all illegal and unauthorised discharge points into the river, including bypass arrangements, manholes, chambers, pipelines and conduit