US House Speaker passes bill to avert shutdown with Democratic support
The new Speaker Mike Johnson passes his first major test, despite a major revolt from his backbench.
2023-11-15 11:59
Why Buffy Sainte-Marie's 'pretendian' case strikes a nerve
The folk singer is the latest, and biggest, name caught up in questions around indigenous identity.
2023-11-15 10:26
Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
2023-11-15 10:17
Number of Venezuelan migrants at US-Mexico border halves
The US government restarted regular deportation flights to Venezuela last month.
2023-11-15 08:24
China’s Xi Begins First US Trip in Six Years
President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in San Francisco for a high-stakes meeting with his American counterpart
2023-11-15 06:56
Counting starts in Liberia presidential run-off vote
The president, ex-footballer George Weah, faced a second round of voting after October's election.
2023-11-15 03:29
Alphabet CEO Pichai Grilled on Record-Keeping at Google Play Trial
Alphabet Inc.’s Google gives Apple Inc. a 36% share of the revenue earned via advertising from searches in
2023-11-15 03:24
Iceland volcano: What could the impact be?
An eruption is thought imminent but its impact depends on where magma breaches the surface.
2023-11-14 23:20
Israel Latest: US Pressures Hamas With New Round of Sanctions
The US imposed fresh sanctions on Hamas in response to its attack on Israel, targeting the militant group’s
2023-11-14 23:19
Israel Faces Mounting Global Pressure Over Gaza Hospital Attacks
Israel’s military chief spokesman was in full combat gear as he gave his daily war update from a
2023-11-14 21:58
Ghana’s Inflation Rate Falls, Easing Rate Hike Pressure
Ghana’s inflation rate fell more-than-anticipated to a 14-month low in October, providing further room to the central bank
2023-11-14 18:50
PE Firms Get Trapped in China After $1.5 Trillion Betting Spree
Private equity firms that amassed more than $1.5 trillion of assets in China in just two decades are
2023-11-14 07:15