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Iran's economic ties to Dubai hard to break despite war

In the markets of old Dubai, saffron, cumin, pistachios and almonds from Iran still fill the stalls, as if the two shores of the Gulf were not separated by war.

Alabama Legislature Passes Weakened Utility Reform Bill Amid Allegations of Alabama Power Influence

Alabama lawmakers have passed a significantly altered version of utility reform legislation, stripping away mandatory public rate hearings and profit caps for Alabama Power that had previously won unanimous support in the House. The swift passage of the bill, which reshapes the Public Service Commission’s structure, has drawn sharp criticism from energy watchdogs and some legislators who allege the changes were driven by intense lobbying from the state’s dominant electric utility during a critical window between legislative sessions.

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Stocks climb as traders await Fed guidance

US and European stock markets rose Thursday as investors awaited fresh signals from the Federal Reserve about the direction of US interest rates.

10 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on Jenin: ministry

Ten Palestinians were killed Thursday in an Israeli raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said as AFP journalists reported intense fighting.

UK minister condemned for unapproved comments on 'pro-Palestinian mobs'

UK interior minister Suella Braverman's position looked increasingly precarious on Thursday after she criticised policing of pro-Palestinian marches in comments made without Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's approval.

'Never again' is now: Scholz vows to protect Germany's Jews

Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged Thursday to protect Germany's Jews against a "shameful" upsurge in anti-Semitism in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, on the anniversary of the Nazi Kristallnacht pogrom that began the Holocaust.

8 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on Jenin: ministry

Eight Palestinians were killed Thursday in an Israeli raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said as AFP journalists reported intense fighting.

Spain PM offers amnesty to Catalan separatists in controversial deal

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has clinched a controversial deal to remain in power by offering amnesty to Catalan separatists, raising tensions across the country.

Europe stocks climb as traders await Fed guidance

European stock markets rose Thursday as investors awaited fresh signals from the Federal Reserve about the direction of US interest rates, but Hong Kong dipped and Shanghai flatlined on renewed concerns over the Chinese economy.

EU opens probe into TikTok, YouTube over child protection

The EU announced investigations on Thursday into YouTube and TikTok to find out what action the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors on their platforms.

Gaza aid conference presses for ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday opened a conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza by calling for a "ceasefire", echoed by other delegates looking to support the Palestinian territory under bombardment by Israel since the October 7 attack by Hamas.

UK minister condemned for attacking policing of pro-Palestinian protests

British interior minister Suella Braverman sparked outrage on Thursday for accusing police of double standards before a politically charged pro-Palestinian rally on Armistice Day, the latest incendiary rhetoric from the hardline Conservative.

Macron calls for 'ceasefire' at Gaza aid conference

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a "ceasefire" in Gaza when he opened a conference on aid for the Palestinian territory, under bombardment by Israel since the October 7 attack by Hamas.

Spain PM strikes key deal with Catalan separatists: source

Spain's prime minister has clinched agreement with Catalan separatists, a source told AFP on Thursday, in a deal that will enable him to remain in power but that has raised tensions and sparked protests in the country.

Blinken warns N. Korea, Russia military ties 'growing and dangerous'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Thursday that military ties between North Korea and Russia are "growing and dangerous", and called on China to restrain Pyongyang.

Armed rebellion risks break-up of Myanmar: junta-backed president

Myanmar's junta-backed president said the country is at risk of breaking apart if the military cannot crush a joint offensive by ethnic armed groups along the border with China, state media reported Thursday.

Thwarted Thai PM candidate Pita vows to run again: AFP interview

Thwarted Thai election winner Pita Limjaroenrat vowed Thursday to run for prime minister again, defying conservative forces that blocked him from the job earlier in the year and despite a looming court case.

US, South Korea condemn North Korean arms transfers to Russia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday condemned North Korea for sending arms to help the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as he held meetings with top officials in key ally South Korea.

Israel pounds Gaza City as tens of thousands flee their homes

Israeli air strikes pounded Gaza City Thursday as soldiers battled street-by-street with Hamas militants, and tens of thousands of Palestinians desperate for safety fled their homes southwards in the besieged territory.

Republican presidential hopefuls spar as Trump rallies nearby

Five Republican presidential candidates clashed on the debate stage Wednesday over Ukraine, China, abortion and the future path of the party, while saving some of their ire for the absent frontrunner, Donald Trump.

Indonesian presidential candidate evokes dictator's era

Maria Catarina Sumarsih protests weekly near Indonesia's presidential palace, hoping to get justice for her university student son who was shot dead by the army after the 1998 fall of dictator Suharto.

Fiery Republican presidential hopefuls debate as Trump rallies nearby

Five Republican presidential hopefuls clashed on the debate stage Wednesday over Ukraine, China, and the future path of the party, while saving some of their ire for the absent frontrunner, Donald Trump.

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi make visits in Central Asia

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Kazakhstan on Thursday, while Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi are expected in Uzbekistan, amid renewed diplomatic interest in the region.

Dodging regulators, US gamblers bet big on 2024 election

Like many American political watchers, a Nevada resident named Domer had an opinion about who would emerge from turmoil within the Republican Party to become the next speaker of the House of Representatives.

Blinken in Seoul for talks as N. Korea-Russia boost military ties

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting key regional ally South Korea on Thursday for talks set to focus on security, as North Korea ramps up military cooperation with Russia.

US strikes Iran-linked weapons storage site in Syria

US warplanes carried out a strike on an Iran-linked weapons storage facility in eastern Syria on Wednesday in response to attacks against American personnel, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

US senator tells AFP Gaza civilian toll 'too high'

A US senator said Wednesday that it is "vital" for Israel to carry out a more targeted offensive in the Gaza Strip to limit civilian casualties.

Oil slumps below $80 as stocks wobble

Brent crude fell below $80 per barrel for the first time since July on Wednesday, while stocks struggled, as concerns about the economic outlook weighed on investors.

In devastated Gaza with the Israeli military

Gaza City's suburbs began to appear after about 30 minutes of navigating broken roads. We were approaching the focal point of the fight between Israel and Hamas in the territory.

Tens of thousands flee as Israel tightens Gaza City 'stranglehold'

Tens of thousands of Palestinians fled the fighting and bombardment in Gaza on Wednesday, as Israel said it was tightening the "stranglehold" around Hamas and again rejected a ceasefire without the release of hostages.

Turkey's two top courts go to war over jailed politician

Turkey teetered on the edge of political crisis Wednesday as one top court filed a criminal complaint against members of another over its order to release a jailed opposition politician.

Pro-Palestinian London rally to go ahead despite govt concerns

A pro-Palestinian rally looks set to take place in London on Saturday, despite government concerns that it could clash with the solemn annual commemorations for Britain's military war dead.

US abortion policies loom over Republican debate in Miami

Republican presidential candidates will meet in debate on Wednesday -- again snubbed by clear frontrunner Donald Trump -- as the party's increasingly hardline position on abortion faces scrutiny after disappointing state elections results a day earlier.

Swedish town wants inhabitants to 'say hi' to each other

The Swedish town of Lulea, home to some 80,000 inhabitants, has launched a campaign encouraging residents, who are reputed to be introverts, to stark talking to each other.

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