Charter Communications to buy rival Cox for $21.9bn
Charter Communications to buy rival Cox for $21.9bn The proposed merger, which would create the largest cable provider in the US, could face antitrust hurdles. The merger will be among…
ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends
ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation into allegations of…
Suspect in attack on author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Suspect in attack on author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison Lawyers for New Jersey resident Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the…
Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
Istanbul talks highlight Turkiye’s balancing act between Russia and Ukraine
Istanbul talks highlight Turkiye’s balancing act between Russia and Ukraine Since the outbreak of the war, Turkiye has weighed its support for Ukraine against maintaining its ties to Russia. Members…
Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap as talks end in less than two hours
Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap as talks end in less than two hours Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, heads of delegations say. Turkish Foreign…
In surprise move Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk ousts CEO amid sagging sales
In surprise move Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk ousts CEO amid sagging sales Days earlier, Novo Nordisk cut its sales and profit forecast for first time since the launch of Wegovy four…
Trump calls on Iran to ‘move quickly’ on nuclear proposal
Trump calls on Iran to ‘move quickly’ on nuclear proposal The US president has repeatedly threatened to unleash air strikes targeting Iran’s programme if a deal isn’t reached. US President…
The US can help Syria with “democratic political transition”
Lifting sanctions in Syria has rare bipartisan support in the US, according to Richard Weitz at Nato Defense College.
Israel kills hundreds of Palestinians as it escalates attacks in Gaza
Israel has killed at least 100 Palestinians in what’s reported to be some of the heaviest bombing since the war began.