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At least 29 are dead after bombings at Pakistani political offices, a day before elections

By Abdul Sattar, Munir Ahmed, Associated Press

The attacks came the day before the country was set to elect a new parliament and raise concerns for the election in the troubled Western ally, where many voters are already disillusioned by political feuding and a seemingly intractable economic…

Netanyahu rejects Hamas terms for cease-fire, vows to fight until 'absolute victory'

By Matthew Lee, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Blinken said an agreement between the sides was still possible. But Netanyahu's remarks also underscored how wide the chasm between Israel and Hamas remains as the war enters its fifth month.

The death toll from Chile's wildfires reaches 131, and more than 300 people are missing

By Associated Press

The death toll from wildfires that ravaged central Chile for several days increased to 131 on Tuesday, and more than 300 people were still missing as the blazes appeared to be burning themselves out.

Survivors face slow recovery in northwestern Syria a year after devastating earthquake

By Leila Molana-Allen, Sonia Kopelev

One year ago, a devastating earthquake laid waste to large parts of southern Turkey and northwestern Syria. Tens of thousands were killed and recovery has been slow and agonizing, especially in Syria, where more than a decade of war had…

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EU scraps pesticide proposal in another concession to protesting farmers

By Raf Cassert, Associated Press

Farmers have insisted that measures like the one on pesticides would increase the bureaucratic burden and add to the price gap between their products and cheap foreign imports.

Who is part of Iran's regional armed network and what are their aims?

By Kali Robinson, Will Merrow, Council on Foreign Relations

Fighters from Shiite Muslim-majority countries such as Iraq and Lebanon compose Iran’s main proxies, but groups in Sunni-majority Afghanistan, the Palestinian territories, Syria, and Yemen have also formed associations with Iran.

King Charles III's cancer was caught early, UK prime minister says

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The palace said Charles, who has generally enjoyed good health, “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.”…

2 more ships in Mideast waters attacked by suspected Houthi drones

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Since November, the rebels have repeatedly targeted ships in the Red Sea over Israel’s offensive in Gaza against Hamas.

Blinken meets with Egyptian mediators to push for cease-fire in Gaza

By Matthew Lee, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Egypt fears an expansion of combat to the Rafah area could push terrified Palestinian civilians across the border, a scenario Egypt has said it is determined to prevent.

Senegal parliament delays election until after opposition lawmakers are blocked from voting

By Babacar Dione, Associated Press

Senegal's parliament has voted to delay the West African nation's presidential election until Dec. 15 in a chaotic voting process that took place after opposition lawmakers were forcefully removed from the legislative building.