Saudi Arabia summons Denmark’s charge d’affaires over Quran burnings
The kingdom calls for a halt to ‘disgraceful acts’ after spate of Quran burnings in…
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Bank of Japan pledges to guide yield curve control with ‘greater flexibility’
The BOJ also kept its ultra-loose interest rate intact and revised core consumer inflation forecast upward…
Biden meets Italy’s Meloni to talk China, Ukraine
White House downplays differences over China and LGBTQ rights as the two sides pledge to…
What Qin Gang’s disappearance means for U.S.-China relations
Qin Gang held the position of China’s foreign minister for about six months before disappearing…
Half of Americans polled see China as the biggest threat to the U.S., says Pew Research
The survey reflects that Americans’ view of China have become more negative over time —…
How the world went from a semiconductor shortage to a major glut
Some of the world’s biggest chipmakers are taking a hit as the semiconductor shortage of…
Meta stock surges after earnings as ‘year of efficiency’ pays off
Analysts cheered Meta’s results, pointing to improved ad targeting, increased Reels monetization and a payoff…
Intel jumps 7% as it returns to profitability after two quarters of losses
Intel management has told investors that the company’s turnaround will take time, and that it…
How will the coup in Niger affect the fight against armed groups in Sahel?
Soldiers remove President Bazoum, blaming him for deteriorating security in the West African nation.
Deadly bomb blast near Damascus Shia shrine ahead of Ashura
More than 20 others wounded after the bomb exploded near Sayeda Zeinab shrine a day…
Quiz: If you answer these 10 questions correctly, you have higher emotional intelligence than most people
See if you can pick the emotionally intelligent response to 10 different situations that could…
Weaponising water in Palestine
How occupation and the climate crisis have made Palestinians some of the most water insecure…
Regulators unveil sweeping changes to capital rules for banks with $100 billion or more in assets
The heightened requirements would apply to all banks with at least $100 billion in assets…
Brazil grain silo explosions kill at least eight people; 11 injured
One person remains missing after a blast in a grain silo in Parana state triggers…
Regulators unveil sweeping changes to capital rules for banks with $100 billion or more in assets
The heightened requirements would apply to all banks with at least $100 billion in assets…
Half of Americans polled see China as the biggest threat to the U.S., says Pew
The survey reflects that Americans’ view of China have become more negative over time —…
European Central Bank raises rates by a quarter percentage point, says inflation set to remain ‘too high for too long’
The European Central Bank on Thursday announced a new rate increase of 25 basis points,…
Sinead O’Connor’s Muslim identity missing in obituaries, some fans say
O’Connor converted to Islam in 2018, a key part of her identity some say is…
Nigerien army pledges allegiance to coup plotters
The army said the decision was necessary to avoid fighting within the armed forces.
EU opens antitrust probe into Microsoft over Teams bundling
European Union regulators on Thursday opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s bundling of its video…
