Is China’s economy stalling or transforming?
Counting the Cost Is China’s economy stalling or transforming? China bets big on advanced technology in its five-year plan to revive the economy. For decades, China powered spectacular growth through…
Graveyards are now last option shelters in Gaza for Palestinians amid ruins
Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians who lack shelter or a home to return to after Israel destroyed their residences across Gaza are pitching tents in graveyards as a last…
Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim at Caribbean, islands on alert
Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim at Caribbean, islands on alert The storm could grow into a hurricane by Friday and a major one by the late weekend. Melissa is the…
Louvre director recognises jewel theft failures, says she offered to resign
Louvre director recognises jewel theft failures, says she offered to resign Laurence des Cars told France’s Senate the heist exposed the museum’s camera shortage and other security ″weaknesses”. Soldiers patrol…
Cuba captures alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by US, Mexico says
Cuba captures alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by US, Mexico says Alleged trafficker, Zhi Dong Zhang, who had escaped Mexican authorities in July, was arrested in Cuba, Plastic bags of…
LIVE: UN urges Israel to allow medical evacuation from Gaza amid ceasefire
World Health Organization says 41 critical patients evacuated yesterday as Rafah border remains shut, despite ceasefire.
Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as new grand mufti
Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as new grand mufti Saudi Arabia’s status as home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina means grand mufti’s pronouncements are…
US national debt surpasses a record $38 trillion
US national debt surpasses a record $38 trillion The figure amounts to roughly $111,000 of debt for every person in the US, think tank says. Clouds pass overt the US…
Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest
Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest Clashes with police follow arrest of man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. Protesters face a line of…
US, Colombia tensions surge as Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats
US, Colombia tensions surge as Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats Donald Trump calls President Gustavo Petro ‘a very bad guy’ as Colombian leader warns of legal action in US courts.…