Turkey’s central bank hikes interest rates again in further shift in economic policies
Turkey's central bank has raised its key interest rate by 5 percentage points to 30%
2023-09-21 20:55
Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince says
An agreement creating ties between the two historical foes would mark a huge regional shift.
2023-09-21 20:55
Kyiv warns of 'difficult' winter as Russia hits Ukraine cities
Ukraine on Thursday warned that difficult winter months lay ahead after a "massive" Russian missile barrage targeted civilian infrastructure, leaving several dead and...
2023-09-21 20:27
Halsey's dating history: Singer confirms romance with Avan Jogia after splitting from Alev Aydin 5 months ago
Halsey seals the deal on a fresh romance, locking lips with Canadian heartthrob Avan Jogia, marking her post-baby love chapter
2023-09-21 19:51
What is TKO? Joe Rogan gives two-word reaction on $21B UFC and WWE merger
UFC analyst Joe Rogan recently discussed the merger with former WWE Raw manager Kurt Angle, expressing his thoughts on the future
2023-09-21 19:49
Putin trip to meet Xi in China confirmed for next month
Vladimir Putin has accepted an invite from Xi Jinping to visit China for a Belt and Road Summit being held in October in his first known trip abroad since an arrest warrant was slapped against him for the deportation of children from Ukraine. The Russian president recently met North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un and is looking to cement ties with a handful of allies after being isolated on the world stage due to his invasion of Ukraine. Russia and China are “integrating our ideas of creating a large Eurasian space”, Mr Putin said, adding that the Chinese-led Belt and Road initiative is a part of that. He announced his intention to visit Beijing after a meeting with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who is in Moscow this week for a strategic diplomatic visit. Mr Putin told the top Chinese diplomat that the Belt and Road strategy “fully meets and coincides” with Russia’s interests, according to a statement by the Kremlin. He will be attending the summit in Chinese capital Beijing. “We believe in merging our vision of creating a Greater Eurasian space with the idea of our Chinese friends as part of the Belt and Road Initiative, and we have been quite good at synchronising our efforts,” he said. After invading Ukraine in February last year, Mr Putin has increasingly relied on seeking support from his allies in Asia, prominently China and North Korea. Russia has also amped up trade with China by selling it more energy and showing diplomatic bonhomie by carrying out joint military exercises. The talks in Beijing will be thorough, said Nikolai Patrushev, a close aide to the Russian president and the secretary of Russia’s Security Council. He said Russia and China should deepen cooperation in the face of the West’s attempt to contain them both. Both countries also have strained relations with the US, with Mr Xi briefly becoming the only foreign leader to have paid Mr Putin a visit in Moscow until recently, when Mr Kim revelled in his own six-day sojourn to Russia’s far east. A flagship initiative of Beijing, the Belt and Road project has been a key prospect for China to expand its influence in developing countries through infrastructure projects. On the continuing war in Ukraine, China has shown a neutral stand and has gone to the extent of criticising Western sanctions against Moscow and the arming of Kyiv by several Western nations. It also accused Nato and the US of provoking Russia’s military action and declared last year that it had a “no-limits” friendship with Russia. Earlier this year, CIA director William Burns said Russia was becoming more and more dependent on China and was even at risk of becoming its “economic colony” in time. Read More Why Vladimir Putin needs Xi Jinping now more than ever Why Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un are desperate for each other’s help Ukraine kills 130 Russian soldiers in single day in southern push Chinese foreign minister visits Russia for ‘security’ talks day after Kim Jong-un leaves country
2023-09-21 19:20
US offers almost 500,000 Venezuelans legal status
US cities have been grappling with large numbers of Venezuelans fleeing economic and political turmoil.
2023-09-21 19:16
Tristan Tate proposes Howard Stern's 'woke' stance is shield against accusations similar to Russell Brand's, Internet says 'he's playing safe'
Tristan Tate said, 'It will take them less than 8 seconds to find women from his past to raise criminal charges on him'
2023-09-21 18:56
Nagorno-Karabakh: Fresh reports of gunfire despite ceasefire
Azerbaijan denies that fighting has resumed a day after ethnic-Armenian forces agreed to surrender.
2023-09-21 18:51
US House Republicans look to restart spending agenda with defense vote
By David Morgan WASHINGTON U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will try to restart his stalled Republican spending agenda
2023-09-21 18:28
Ex-Bridgewater CEO McCormick to make Pennsylvania Senate run official Thursday - sources
By Jarrett Renshaw PHILADELPHIA David McCormick, a former hedge fund executive who lost the Republican primary for Pennsylvania's
2023-09-21 18:27
Vivek Ramaswamy made a splash on last month's debate stage. But does he have staying power?
After a splashy debut at last month's first Republican presidential debate, Vivek Ramaswamy has gone from an unknown to a contender who's now facing questions about his youth and lack of political experience, especially given his position as the first millennial to run for the Republican presidential nomination. He's being vetted over how he made his millions at the biotech company he started in his late 20s and frequent shifts in his foreign policy platform. He's also facing questions about how he would, if elected, enact his agenda and defend it from legal challenges.
2023-09-21 18:26