Norway court says mass killer Breivik’s prison isolation not ‘inhumane’
Serving a prison sentence for killing 77 people in 2011, Breivik has access to a…
Month: February 2024
Western responses to armed conflict imperil the rules-based world order
When the rights-based system applies only to some, double standards are reinforced, and impunity spreads.
Hezbollah warns Israel will ‘pay price’ after fighters, civilians killed
At least 10 civilians and three Hezbollah fighters killed in Israeli air attacks in southern…
Russia’s Putin says he prefers ‘more predictable’ Biden over Trump in U.S. election
“[Biden] is more experienced and more predictable. He is an ‘old school’ politician,” Russian President…
Russia’s Putin says he prefers ‘more predictable’ Biden over Trump in U.S. election
“[Biden] is more experienced and more predictable. He is an ‘old school’ politician,” Russian President…
Panic as Kashmir ‘survey’ seeks personal details, links with alleged rebels
‘Intrusive’ police exercise adds to fear and anxiety among residents in the disputed region.
The North Korean defectors finding fame in South Korea
101 East follows the North Koreans chasing fame and fortune as internet celebrities in South…
‘I want to be the best’: Hattan Alsaif, the Saudi woman making MMA history
Alsaif, who has just signed for the PFL, shares the pain she’s faced in her…
High interest rates help Germany’s Commerzbank post best results in 15 years
Deutsche Bank analysts described the numbers as a “solid set of 4Q23 results” and reiterated…
Renault shares up 6% as carmaker plans dividend hike
The company reported a group operating margin of 7.9%, towards the top end of its…
Lyft shares jump over 35%, retaining some gains after forecast error
The company said it had made a major error in a press release reporting its…
One person killed in shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl victory parade
At least eight children were among the 21 people injured during celebrations of the Kansas…
Japan is no longer the world’s third-largest economy as it slips into recession
Japan’s 2023 nominal GDP came in at 591.48 trillion yen, or $4.2 trillion, while Germany’s…
Japan is no longer the world’s third-largest economy as it slips into recession
Japan’s 2023 nominal GDP came in at 591.48 trillion yen, or $4.2 trillion, while Germany’s…
Japan’s economy unexpectedly slips into recession, hurt by weak domestic demand
Provisional gross domestic product contracted 0.4% in the fourth quarter compared with a year ago,…
Singapore trims 2023 economic growth to 1.1% as manufacturing sector contracts
Singapore lowered its full-year growth for 2023, as official data on Thursday showed the economy…
Japanese chipmaker Renesas strikes $5.9 billion deal to buy software company Altium
Japan’s semiconductor firm Renesas Electronics said it would buy software company Altium in a deal…
CNBC Daily Open: A bumpy ride to beating inflation
Wall Street returned to some level of calm after markets nosedived a day earlier over…
BRICS nations to see highest surge in millionaire count over the next decade — exceed the rise in G7 countries
The BRICS is set for a significant surge in millionaires over the next decade, marking…
Cisco says it’s cutting 5% of global workforce, amounting to over 4,000 jobs
Cisco announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce on Wednesday, the latest tech company…
