Kashmir’s apple orchards, millions of jobs, face threat from rail line
Apple farming is Kashmir’s biggest economic driver, employing millions. Now a new railway project threatens…
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US officials probe new whistleblower claims against Boeing
Engineer alleges that aircraft giant took unsafe shortcuts in the production of the 787 Dreamliner.
Toyota’s first new 4Runner SUV in 15 years will offer a hybrid engine
Toyota Motor revealed a new 4Runner SUV for the first time in nearly 15 years…
South Koreans vote in election seen as test of President Yoon Suk-yeol
South Korean voters could punish ruling conservative party at the ballot box amid discontent over…
‘No good evidence’ for gender care for youth, landmark UK review finds
Study commissioned by England’s health service says hormones should only be prescribed to teens with…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 776
As the war enters its 776th day, these are the main developments.
China needs a narrative that house prices are going to rise, Nomura’s Koo says
China needs to convince people that home prices are on their way up in order…
What ‘vibecession’? Some 80% of people in Singapore say they’re bullish about the economy
Although the global economy is doing well, more than half of adults worldwide feel financially…
At least three dead after explosion at Italy hydroelectric plant
Four people missing and three wounded taken to hospital after blast at power plant in…
Mexico releases footage of Ecuador police storming its embassy in Quito
The raid spurred criticism as being violation of international law as Ecuador sought to arrest…
Is Germany complicit in Israel’s war on Gaza?
Nicaragua alleges Germany violated UN Genocide Convention by supplying Israel with weapons.
Arizona’s top court allows near-total 1864 abortion ban to go into effect
The conservative-stacked court ruled 4-2 that the century-old law would be ‘enforceable’ within 14 days…
Cross-border fighting with Israel leaves Lebanese towns in ruins
Thousands in Lebanon are homeless after 6 months of Israeli strikes.
A crucial report Wednesday is expected to show little progress against inflation
The March consumer price index is expected to register increases of 0.3% both for the…
South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know
About 44 million people are able to vote in closely fought election seen as a…
Photos: Palestinians in Gaza prepare for Eid amid death and destruction
Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip has placed a pall over Eid celebrations for Palestinians.
UK will not block arms sales to Israel, says Foreign Minister David Cameron
British government is coming under growing pressure to halt weapons supplies to Israel as it…
The app helping people boycott brands supporting Israel
A new app in the US is helping people to boycott businesses deemed to be…
Germany rejects allegation of aiding genocide in Gaza at ICJ
Germany says 98 percent of arms exports to Israel since October 7 were equipment like…
Hope and anger in Gaza as talks to stop Israel’s war reconvene
As ceasefire talks continue, Palestinians are angry at the international community, which they feel has…
