Donald Trump on Wednesday defended the legacy of 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus, who is traditionally seen as the first European to arrive in the New World and who is sometimes accused of being responsible for the genocide of indigenous Americans.

Donald Trump prefers 'Columbus Day' over 'Indigenous Peoples' Day'

Iran-backed militias deployed snipers on Baghdad rooftops during Iraq’s deadliest anti-government protests in years, two Iraqi security officials told Reuters. The deployment of militia fighters, which has not been previously reported, underscores the chaotic nature of Iraqi politics amid mass protests that led to more than 100 deaths and 6,000 injuries during the week starting October 1.

Iran-backed militias deployed snipers in Iraq protests: Report

Oil prices eased on Thursday after industry data showed a larger-than-expected build-up in stocks in the United States, although losses were limited by comments by US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on a US-China trade deal.

Oil prices fall on signs of large United States stock build

American boxer Patrick Day died on Wednesday in Chicago as a result of the traumatic brain injury he suffered during his fight on Saturday, where he was knocked out by Charles Conwell in the 10th round.

American boxer Patrick Day dies following brutal knockout

Gold prices held steady on Thursday as weak United States retail sales data fanned concerns that the country's economy may be feeling the pinch of the long-drawn trade war with China, while palladium held close to a record high hit the previous day.

Gold steady as disappointing US retail sales weigh on risk appetite

Citigroup Inc has named Peter Babej, the US bank's global head of financial institutions group, as its new Asia Pacific Chief Executive Officer, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Thursday.

Citigroup names Peter Babej as Asia Pacific Chief Executive: Memo

China will remove business restrictions on foreign banks, brokerages and fund management firms, a cabinet meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday, state television reported.

China to scrap business curbs on foreign banks, brokerages

Food group Nestle plans to return up to 20 billion Swiss francs to shareholders over the next two years and is making changes to its struggling waters business after organic sales growth dipped to 3.

Nestle revamps waters business as organic growth slows

"Don't be a fool," Donald Trump warned his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an extraordinary letter sent the day Turkey launched its incursion into northeastern Syria -- warning history risked branding him a "devil.

'Don't be a fool': US President Trump tells Turkish President Erdogan in threatening letter

British retailer WH Smith Plc said on Thursday it will buy Marshall Retail Group for about $400 million, betting that the American peer's network of stores at US airports will help boost profits soured by turmoil on the British high street.

WH Smith to buy Marshall Retail for $400 million in US push

US Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departed for Turkey on Wednesday, seeking to secure a ceasefire in the Turkish invasion of northern Syria.

United States' Mike Pence and Mike Pompeo head to Turkey seeking ceasefire

Chairman of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) Pipeline Corporation Murad Amanov on Wednesday met Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and apprised him about the progress in the Trans-Afghanistan project.

TAPI Chairman meets Pakistan Foreign Minister, apprises him of project progress

A widely downloaded Chinese propaganda app that quizzes users on Communist Party heroes and military achievements may be "studying them right back" through data collection and potential security breaches, an internet freedom campaign group says.

China propaganda app fraught with security concerns: Report

Domino's Pizza Group Plc, Britain's biggest pizza delivery company, said on Thursday it will exit its international markets, where it has been facing mounting losses.

Domino's Pizza to exit four international markets

Ahead of World Food Day, the World Food Programme (WFP) said more than 800 million people, one in nine people globally, are facing chronic hunger and are unable to meet their basic food requirements. WFP. World Food Day is marked on Wednesday (16 Oct). WFP said, for the most part, the causes of hunger remain the same – conflict, the climate crisis and economic marginalization.

More than 800 million people facing chronic hunger: World Food Programme

Chinese tech giant Huawei said on Wednesday that its revenue for the first nine months of the year grew 24.4 per cent year-on-year despite a US campaign to isolate the company globally.

Nine-month revenue up despite US pressure: Huawei

The partial trade bargain struck last week with China is now being formally put down in writing, United States President Donald Trump said Wednesday. "It hasn't been papered yet but it is being papered," Trump told reporters at the White House.

United States-China trade mini-deal being 'papered': Trump

'Defiant message' as North Korea's Kim rides white horse on sacred mountain

"As the president of Ukraine, I won't interfere with events in other countries, unlike some others (who) may try (to)," Zelensky told AFP as he met the Ukrainian diaspora in the Latvian capital Riga.

Ukraine 'won't interfere' in Trump impeachment probe: President Zelensky

Turkey vowed to press ahead with its offensive in northern Syria on Tuesday despite US sanctions and growing calls for it to stop, while Syria's Russia-backed army moved on the key city of Manbij that was abandoned by US forces.

Turkey pushes offensive in Syria, despite sanctions and calls to stop

The United States House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill sought by pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that aims to defend civil rights in the semi-autonomous territory.

United States House passes Hong Kong 'Democracy Act'

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said he and US Vice President Mike Pence expect to meet with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan when they travel to Turkey this week.

United States' Pompeo says plans to meet Turkey's Erdogan 'face-to-face'

The United States carried out a secret cyber operation against Iran in the wake of the September 14 attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, which Washington and Riyadh blame on Tehran, two US officials have told Reuters.

United States carried out secret cyber strike on Iran in wake of Saudi oil attack: Officials

The Democratic presidential contenders head back to the campaign trail on Wednesday after a debate that featured repeated attacks on surging progressive United States Senator Elizabeth Warren and exposed the party's divisions on issues like healthcare and taxes.

United States Democrats back on 2020 campaign trail after debate attacks on Warren

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