Experts say the dip is likely a return to more typical levels after an unusual spike in the preceding years.
President Nicolas Maduro told supporters at a rally in Caracas he wants "peace with sovereignty", amid US tensions.
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee says committee to be led by a judge and will identify the causes of deadly blaze.
The UN plans to cut nearly a fifth of its staff positions as unpaid member dues climb to $1.59 trillion.
Israeli forces carry out demolition and destruction on residential buildings behind the yellow line in central Gaza.
PM Modi said he wants those who can't afford shoes to be able to fly. But shrinking competition is killing that hope.
At least 631 people have died in floods in the Southeast Asian country, with the death toll expected to rise.
Thousands rally in Caracas in support of Venezuela's president as concerns grow over potential US military action.
Canada joins EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) rearmament initiative, giving access to $170bn in loans for defence.
Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces have also captured the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv.