Stocks mostly rise as end to US shutdown appears closer
Europe's main stock markets climbed Tuesday following a largely tepid performance by Asia's top indices as a record-long US government shutdown took a step nearer to ending.
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'Splinternets' threat to be avoided, says web address controller
The risk of the internet fragmenting into national "splinternets" will likely be averted in a UN vote next month, the head of the authority that manages web addresses told AFP on Tuesday.
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Yamal released from World Cup qualifiers by 'upset' Spanish federation
Lamine Yamal has been released from the Spain squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches after undergoing treatment, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced Tuesday.
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China's 'Singles Day' shopping fest loses its shine for weary consumers
Chinese shoppers worried about the economy and overwhelmed by near-constant retail promotions are growing weary of the annual "Singles Day" sales bonanza, a discouraging sign as the government tries to boost consumption.
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Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, wounds 27
A suicide bombing outside district court buildings in the Pakistani capital Islamabad killed at least 12 people and wounded 27 on Tuesday, the interior minister said.
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Philippines digs out from Typhoon Fung-wong as death toll climbs
Rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws began digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung-wong on Tuesday, as floodwaters receded in hundreds of villages and the storm's death toll climbed to 25.
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Iraqis vote in general election at a crucial regional moment
Iraqis began voting for a new parliament on Tuesday at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an election that both Iran and the United States will be closely watching.
Read moreIndian PM calls deadly Delhi blast 'conspiracy'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital that killed at least eight people a "conspiracy", vowing those responsible will face justice.
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Asian stocks wobble as US shutdown rally loses steam
Asian markets struggled to maintain early momentum Tuesday as a rally fuelled by hopes for an end to the US government shutdown ran out of gas.
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UK unemployment jumps to 5% before key govt budget
Britain's unemployment rate rose more than expected to five percent in the third quarter, the highest level since early 2021, official data showed Tuesday ahead of a key UK government budget.
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