Hard-right populist takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential vote
NATO critic Calin Georgescu on track to face pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in run-off…
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CNBC Daily Open: Small- and mid-caps stole the limelight last week
Companies less in the spotlight, like Snowflake and Super Micro Company, as well as other…
‘We can overcome climate change’: Richard Branson says young people should not be down about the future
Sir Richard Branson made the comments as he announced a partnership with the We Are…
Southeast Asia salaries set for a 2025 bump, with Singapore lagging the region: Report
Budgeted salary increases in the region are expected to be higher in 2025 than in…
In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’
Conservative Alvaro Delgado and left-wing rival Yamandu Orsi went head-to-head in the final round of…
Israel sanctions Haaretz due to articles that ‘hurt’ Israeli state
The Haaretz news outlet called the decision ‘another step in Netanyahu’s journey to dismantle Israeli…
Iran to meet with Germany, France, UK in nuclear talks
The meeting follows an IAEA resolution denouncing Iran for what the nuclear watchdog called a…
Rival sectarian groups agree to seven-day ceasefire in Pakistan
Local Sunni and Shia armed groups have clashed for decades, but the most recent fighting…
US universities brace for education policies overhaul under Trump
School initiatives focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion are likely to be first on the…
The US says it wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, so what’s the hold-up?
Israel and the US want deep political changes in Lebanon, including the sidelining of Hezbollah…
‘Wicked’ soars with $114 million domestic opening, ‘Gladiator’ snares $55.5 million
Universal’s “Wicked” tallied an estimated $114 million domestic opening and Paramount’s “Gladiator II” is set…
The IMF and the World Bank must be abolished to save the planet
These two institutions enslave climate-stricken nations with debt, worsening the impact of any climate disaster.
Israeli attacks kill six across Gaza, army issues new ‘evacuation order’
Kamal Adwan Hospital director Hussam Abu Safia was injured in an Israeli drone attack on…
The West, the ICC, and ‘mtu wetu’ in Israel
The mobilisation of an imagined identity is very effective in scaring off prosecutors and intimidating…
Far-right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and far-right George Simion are the most likely to move on…
Security for Israel means “force … killing … destruction”
Daniel Levy on why the Israeli government’s Zionist policy works against the country’s internal and…
Fire destroys hundreds of shanty homes in Manila port slum
A huge fire has destroyed hundreds of shanty homes at a Philippine port, leaving thousands…
“Deep consensus” in Israel that genocide in Gaza is “justified”
Ori Goldberg on why, despite Israel’s internal unrest, many Israelis support Netanyahu’s Gaza war policies.
Valencia floods: mayor pledges legal action over crisis response
Flood-hit Paiporta mayor pledges to hold leaders accountable for crisis handling, with legal action if…
ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu an “incredible step forward”
Francesca Albanese talks about how the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants could be expanded.
