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Saudi Arabia Vows Quick Recovery Despite Damage to Aramco Oil Plants
The attacks, which hit state-controlled oil giant Saudi Aramco's facilities in the country's east at Khurais and the world's largest oil processing facility at Abqaiq, were claimed by Yemen's Huthi rebels.
Imran Khan Will 'Forcefully Present Kashmir Issue Like Never Before' in UNGA Address
In his UNGA address, Imran Khan will 'share Pakistan's perspective and position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and its current human rights and related dimensions,' the Foreign Office said.
US States Warn Residents About Rare Mosquito-Borne Illness That Has Killed 5
An increase in Eastern Equine Encephalitis has prompted authorities in Michigan, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, North Carolina and New Jersey to issue the warnings: Remove standing water. Use repellent. Seal windows and doors.
US-China Trade War Plunges Global Growth to Lowest Level in a Decade, Says OECD
The global economy will see its weakest growth since the 2008-2009 financial crisis this year, slowing from 3.6% last year to 2.9% this year before a predicted 3.0% in 2020, the OECD said.
US Accuses Afghanistan Govt of Not Fighting Corruption, Cuts $160 Million Aid
'We stand against those who exploit their positions of power and influence to deprive the Afghan people of the benefits of foreign assistance,' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
Couples Flogged for Public Affection in Indonesia's Aceh, Charged with Breaking Islamic Law
Whipping is a common punishment for a range of offences in the deeply conservative region on Sumatra island, including gambling, drinking alcohol, and having gay or pre-marital sex.
After Finding Hazardous Substances, Indonesia Returning Hundreds of Waste Containers to West
Among more than 2,000 containers checked by authorities at four ports from July to mid-September, nearly 550 contained hazardous material or non-plastic waste.
Pak PM Imran Khan Leaves for Saudi to Discuss Kashmir, Bilateral Issues: Foreign Office
Pakistan Foreign Office said Prime Minister Khan has been in regular contact with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman on the Kashmir issue.
UN Sends Experts to Saudi Arabia to Probe Oil Attacks, Says Diplomats
Diplomats said that the UN experts have been dispatched under the terms of a Security Council resolution on the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, and another resolution on a Yemen arms embargo.
UK Govt Insists Boris Johnson's Decision to Suspend Parliament was Not Illegal
The government's lawyer, James Eadie, conceded that Johnson and his top officials had not made legally binding statements, but said other documents, including Cabinet minutes, had been submitted to the court.
US Hostage Negotiator Robert O'Brien Appointed Donald Trump's New NSA
In his role as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, O'Brien works with families of American hostages and advises on related issues, including recovery policies.
'Save Your Praise': Swedish Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Asks US Congress to Take Action
The teenager joined other youth leaders in kicking off two days of meetings and speeches on Washington's Capitol Hill.
As Israel's Netanyahu Struggles to Hold on to Power, A Look at the Corruption Scandals He Faces
Without immunity, Benjamin Netanyahu would likely be forced to stand trial, which would put heavy pressure on him to step aside.
World's Migrant Population Now at 272 Million; Europe, North America Absorbs Largest Share: UN
A UN report said that there were 82 million migrants living in Europe and 59 million in North America in 2019, followed by northern Africa and western Asia with 49 million each.
Indonesia Sends More People, Aircraft to Battle Forest Fires
President Joko Widodo said Tuesday about 5,600 additional military personnel have been deployed to strengthen the current force of 9,000 people to fight the fires, which have razed more than 328,700 hectares (812,000 acres) nationwide.
Chinese Deputy Finance Minister to Lead a Team to US to Lay Groundwork for Trade Talks
Both the US and Chinese governments have raised tariffs on billions of dollars of each other's goods.