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Bitcoin rises above $90,000 on Trump euphoria
The world's biggest cryptocurrency has become one of the most eye-catching movers in the week since the election and on Wednesday touched a record of $93,480 before paring gains.
Thirty Palestinians killed in Gaza, Israel issues new evacuation orders
An air strike damaged two houses in the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, where the army has carried out new operations since Oct. 5, and killed at least 20 people late on Monday, the Palestinian official news agency WAFA and Hamas media said.
US election: Harris, Trump race to get out the vote on eve of historic contest
Even after the astonishing blur of events over the last few months, the electorate is divided down the middle, both nationally and in the seven battleground states expected to determine the outcome. The winner may not be known for days after Tuesday's vote.
Italian-run space centre in Kenya to be used again for earth observation
Italy's industry minister said it would also be used for training of local students, industry experts and scientists.
CBK lowers benchmark lending rate from 12.75% to 12%
The cut follows a 25 basis-point reduction in August, the first in approximately four years.The bank also trimmed its economic growth forecast for 2024, citing a slowdown in the second quarter.
Nigeria reports 359 cholera deaths in first nine months of year
Cholera, a water-borne disease, is not uncommon in Nigeria where health authorities say there is a lack of potable drinking water in rural areas and urban slums.
Israel strikes heart of Beirut, killing six
A day after Iran fired more than 180 missiles into Israel, Israel said on Wednesday eight soldiers were killed in ground combat in south Lebanon as its forces thrust into its northern neighbour.
OpenAI offers one investor a sweetener that no others are getting
OpenAI is predicting its revenue will skyrocket to $11.6 billion next year from an estimated $3.7 billion in 2024, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
US changes tack on Haiti peacekeeping push amid China, Russia opposition
The 15-member Security Council will vote on Monday on a draft resolution to extend the mandate for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission until Oct. 2, 2025.
Sudan's army launches push to retake ground in capital
The push by the army, which lost control of most of the capital at the start of the conflict, came ahead of an address by its commander, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, at the United Nations General Assembly in New York later in the day.