Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine
In waning days of his presidency, Biden seeks to bolster Ukraine’s defences amid its years-long…
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Three police officers in Brazil sentenced in tear gas suffocation case
The three officers were convicted in the death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a Black…
AI’s growth is just getting started, BlackRock’s thematic ETF head says
BlackRock’s Jay Jacobs expects infrastructure and cybersecurity plays to shine in 2025. He cites the…
World leaders gather for reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron thanks all who ‘saved, helped, rebuilt’ beloved cathedral after devastating 2019…
‘Not our fight’: President-elect Trump distances US from Syria’s conflict
In a morning social media post, Republican Donald Trump indicated the US should have ‘nothing…
Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts
Qatar’s top diplomat says his country is ‘engaging’ over past weeks in renewed push to…
Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein
The US diplomat said a weakened Syrian government will make it difficult for Iran to…
Germany’s far-right AfD picks chancellor candidate first time
Alice Weidel’s nomination comes before snap elections expected in February next year.
I bought one of Sicily’s famous $1 homes and spent $446K renovating it—take a look inside
Meredith Tabbone bought an abandoned house in Sicily for one euro and spent the next…
South Korean president’s party blocks impeachment vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s People Power Party staged a walkout in parliament, blocking…
Russia, Turkiye, Iran want ‘immediate end’ to fighting in Syria: Lavrov
Russian foreign minister says Moscow will do ‘everything not to allow terrorists to prevail’ as…
A year into Javier Milei’s presidency, Argentina’s poverty hits a new high
In Argentina, the poverty rate has surpassed 50 percent in the wake of wide-ranging austerity…
Syrian opposition reach Damascus countryside in rapid advance
Syrian opposition forces have reached the countryside around Damascus in a rapid advance.
Nicole Kidman says this is the No. 1 reason she works so hard: ‘I can create jobs for people’
The 57-year-old hasn’t gone a year without appearing in a project since 2000.
I left Texas for Spain and have helped thousands of Americans move abroad: ‘There’s never been a better time to make the leap’
“I wondered if it was too late to start over at 35, but I took…
Live interview with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
The discussion will touch upon wide-ranging issues including Syria and the wider region.
Border-Gavaskar: Head hammers 140 as Australia tighten grip on India
Australia dominate the second day of the second Test against India in Adelaide as the…
There’s a biodiversity crisis and our food system is driving it | All Hail
The staggering impact our global food system is having on the planet’s biodiversity.
Angola’s path to prosperity lies in its sun and soil, not its oil
Investing in solar electricity and agriculture can help the country diversify its economy and uplift…
Where does Iran stand on Syria’s fast-moving conflict?
Tehran has warned it could directly send troops into Syria, but there has been no…
