IMF sees economic growth in the Mideast improving next year. But the Israel-Hamas war poses risks
The International Monetary Fund says Middle East economies are gradually recovering as external shocks from the war in Ukraine and global inflation fade
2023-10-13 00:21
Billie Jean King still globetrotting in support of investment, equity in women’s sports
Billie Jean King is still globetrotting for women's sports
2023-10-13 00:20
Syria says Damascus and Aleppo airports hit by Israeli missiles
Israel has previously hit targets in war-torn Syria linked to Iranian arms supplies.
2023-10-12 23:59
Gabon coup: Wife of deposed President Ali Bongo detained
Sylvia Bongo was under house arrest, but a judge says she should be held in jail ahead of a trial.
2023-10-12 23:50
UK arranges flights for Britons stranded in Israel
The first flight is set to leave Tel Aviv later on Thursday, the Foreign Office says.
2023-10-12 23:24
'My ancestors were invisible. I want to be visible'
Recognition hangs in the balance for Indigenous Australians ahead of a historic vote.
2023-10-12 23:15
Branson's Virgin wins a lawsuit against a Florida train firm that said it was a tarnished brand
A British judge has ruled in favor of Richard Branson’s Virgin group in its lawsuit against a U.S. train company over a licensing agreement
2023-10-12 22:58
US sanctions two tanker owners for carrying Russian oil above price cap
By Timothy Gardner and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON The United States imposed sanctions on two owners of tankers that
2023-10-12 22:53
While the news industry struggles, college students are supplying some memorable journalism
An investigation into academic research leads to the resignation of Stanford University's president
2023-10-12 22:50
White House calls Trump's comments on Hezbollah, Israeli defense minister 'dangerous'
WASHINGTON Former U.S. President Donald Trump's comments calling Hezbollah "smart" and criticizing Israel's defense minister were "dangerous and
2023-10-12 22:28
Palestinian President Abbas condemns violence against civilians
RAMALLAH Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned violence against civilians on Thursday in the wake of the devastating attack
2023-10-12 22:26
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin unleashes new strikes on key town as biggest offensive in months rages on
Russia has pounded port and grain facilities in southern Ukraine, and launched new attacks on the eastern town of Avdiivka in one of its biggest offensive operations in months. Ukraine’s military said it had repelled more than 10 Russian attacks near the town where Moscow has redirected large numbers of troops, more than four months into a Ukrainian counteroffensive in the east and south. Avdiivka, in Donetsk, has become a symbol of resistance since Russia’s invasion. Earlier, Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan and is meeting Kyrgyz president Sadyr Zhaparov – his first time abroad since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him in March over the deportation of children from Ukraine. The Kremlin has denied these accusations. Ukraine overnight prevented a Russian saboteur group from crossing its northeastern border in the Sumy region, the commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said. “The saboteurs tried to cross the state border of Ukraine and intended to move further towards one of the civilian critical infrastructure facilities,” Lieutenant General Serhiy Naev wrote on the Telegram messaging app. Read More Could Putin be arrested? President to leave Russia for first time since international arrest warrant issued Russia loses vote to rejoin UN’s top human rights body despite Putin’s charm offensive with stolen grain Russian authorities seek to fine a human rights advocate for criticizing the war in Ukraine
2023-10-12 22:21