UN chief appoints independent panel to assess UNRWA
Panel to be led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who will work with…
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Mortgage rates jump back over 7% as stronger economic data rolls in
Mortgage rates crossed over 7% for the first time since December, making homes less affordable…
Hungary’s ruling party boycotts parliament session on Sweden’s NATO bid
Hungary is the only NATO member yet to approve Sweden’s accession to the military alliance.
Controversy after US adult performer visits Iran
Whitney Wright, 32, visited Tehran last week and posted a picture of herself at the…
Canadian Palestinians desperate to be reunited with family from Gaza
Palestinian Canadians say they are disappointed by Canada’s temporary visa program for extended family in…
Stock market in a ‘very dangerous’ position as jobs and wages run hot, fund manager says
The U.S. stock market is in a “very dangerous” spot as strong jobs numbers suggest…
McDonald’s revenue misses estimates as Middle East conflict weighs on quarterly sales
McDonald’s fourth-quarter earnings beat expectations, but sales in its international markets lagged.
McDonald’s revenue misses estimates as Middle East conflict weighs on quarterly sales
McDonald’s fourth-quarter earnings beat expectations, but sales in its international markets lagged.
Senegal parliament to vote on election delay and Sall tenure extension
The Senegalese parliamentary session comes in the wake of deadly protests and internet cuts in…
Grammys 2024: Here’s a list of top winners at the music awards
Taylor Swift, SZA and Miley Cyrus won big at the 66th annual Grammy awards in…
Hong Kong fans boo Inter Miami, demand refund as Messi sits out friendly
Chants of ‘we want Messi’ rose around the stadium while disappointed fans said they felt…
Turkey’s inflation sees biggest monthly jump since August, nears 65% year-on-year
In January, Turkish inflation saw its biggest monthly jump since August, rising 6.7% from the…
Forest fires rage on in central Chile
Officials have extended curfews as they report at least 112 people killed.
Mitsui Fudosan shares hit record high after Elliott reportedly calls for over $6.5 billion share buyback
Reportedly, Elliott has also demanded the company sell-down its $3.6 billion stake in Oriental Land,…
US rapper Killer Mike taken away by police at Grammy Awards
Police spokesperson says hip hop artist was arrested following an altercation at the awards show.
Australian writer Yang Hengjun sentenced to death on China spy charges
Yang has been detained for five years on charges of espionage that he and Australia…
Chile’s wildfires kill at least 99, as Boric warns death toll to rise
President Gabriel Boric says his country is facing a ‘tragedy of very great magnitude’.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 712
As the war enters its 712th day, these are the main developments.
Senate releases $118 billion bipartisan aid proposal for Israel, Ukraine, border security
Speaker Mike Johnson announced a House counterproposal to fund Israel alone, which the White House…
Senate releases $118 billion aid proposal for Israel, Ukraine, border security
Speaker Mike Johnson announced a House counterproposal to fund Israel alone, which the White House…
