The world’s top hotels and restaurants are changing how they serve water
To reduce transport costs and waste, thousands of luxury hotels and high-end restaurants are turning…
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European markets expected to see muted open ahead of the New Year holiday
European markets are expected to open flat to lower Tuesday ahead of the New Year…
‘Something has been taken away’: Pakistan’s well-kept FGM secret
Pain. Betrayal. Nightmares. For thousands of Pakistani women, genital mutilation is a reality rarely talked…
The boldest bitcoin predictions for 2025 are in — and most see prices doubling to $200,000
Several industry watchers who spoke to CNBC forecast bitcoin will hit $200,000 in 2025.
This millennial made $130,000 in 2024 — and shares two strategies that helped her do it
Kennie Bukky, a millennial professional, says earning a six-figure salary came down to promoting herself…
Fierce fighting in Khartoum endangers Sudanese civilians
The army’s bid to retake the capital from a paramilitary has led to fierce clashes…
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting
North Korean leader expresses hope that Moscow will defeat ‘neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory’…
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon faces arrest as court issues warrant, deepening political turmoil
A warrant for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was approved by a Seoul court…
South Korean court issues arrest warrant for Yoon over martial law decree
Court’s issuance of warrant marks first time South Korean authorities have sought to detain a…
China’s December factory activity growth misses expectations as experts decry insufficient stimulus
China’s factory activity expanded for a third straight month in December, but missing Reuters’ expectations.
Australia market opens lower as investors in Asia await China manufacturing data
Asia-Pacific markets are set to open lower on the last day of the year, tracking…
China blamed by US for Treasury Department hack
Unclassified documents were stolen after a hack earlier this month, according to a letter sent…
Moments that defined 2024
As a turbulent year draws to an end, here are some of its main events…
Trinidad and Tobago announces state of emergency to combat gang violence
Officials linked the state of emergency to the proliferation of illegal, high-powered firearms in the…
Syria FM says will visit Saudi Arabia in first official trip abroad
Visit comes as Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, Syria’s newly appointed foreign minister, meets GCC officials in…
What’s behind Israel’s siege of north Gaza and is Gaza City next?
Israel carries out hospital attacks in northern Gaza and Gaza City.
India launches its first space docking mission
If successful, India will become the fourth country to achieve the milestone.
Last Madoff victim fund payout brings recovery to nearly 94% of Ponzi scheme losses, DOJ says
More than 40,000 victims lost billions of dollars to Bernie Madoff, whose Ponzi scheme has…
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash
President-elect Donald Trump had previously clashed with Speaker Johnson over the passage of a bipartisan…
US President Biden announces $2.5bn military aid package for Ukraine
Administration of US President Joe Biden has committed more than $65bn in support since Russia’s…
