Glacial Shifts: Redrawing geopolitical maps
A little bit of Italy is about to become a little bit of Switzerland.
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Israel’s UNRWA ban is a spectacular own goal
By banning UNRWA, Israel has unwittingly elevated Palestinian refugees to a higher level of global…
Amgen says obesity drug caused up to 20% weight loss after a year, with no plateau
The results shed light on how MariTide may measure up to weight loss injections from…
Imran Khan supporters in showdown with Pakistan forces: What we know
Violent clashes continue in Islamabad as security forces use tear gas, rubber bullets to disperse…
Israel reportedly set to approve ceasefire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Israel’s security cabinet expected to give US/France truce deal green light after agreement from Lebanon…
Director of Gaza hospital goes back to work after drone attack injury
The director of the main hospital in besieged north Gaza is back at work after…
‘Team Taiwan’ return home to heroes’ welcome after baseball win over Japan
Fans scream and confetti cannons explode as Taiwan’s baseball team ride in military vehicles through…
South Korea court convicts man for dodging military draft by gaining weight
The man and his friend devised a plan for him to put on excessive weight…
Banco BPM says UniCredit’s ‘unusual’ $10.5 billion takeover offer does not reflect its profitability
UniCredit offered to snap up Banco BPM for roughly $10.5 billion on Monday.
Trump’s tariff threats signal the start of a wild ride in currency markets
Donald Trump’s vow to implement additional tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico signals the start…
Police fire tear gas as thousands continue to protest in Pakistan
Pakistan’s police fired tear gas as thousands of ex-PM Imran Khan’s supporters defied a lockdown.
Philippine VP Duterte denies assassination plot against President Marcos Jr
Relations between powerful vice president and president continue to deteriorate, as investigators summon Duterte.
Thousands rally across the world calling for end to violence against women
UN report says average of 140 women and girls were killed each day in 2023…
Crypto market sheds $180 billion in a day as bitcoin slides further from $100,000 milestone
Bitcoin’s price retreated further from the psychologically important $100,000 milestone as investors booked profits from…
Orange partners with OpenAI, Meta to develop custom African-language AI models
Orange is working with OpenAI and Meta to build custom AI models that can understand…
What are Trump’s plans for tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico?
US president-elect has promised to impose tariffs for as long as drugs and undocumented migrants…
Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights
Judge rules that the government’s policies favouring heterosexual couples ‘cannot be justified’.
‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation
The incoming Russia-friendly US leader has touted a vague peace plan that worries experts and…
Huawei launches first phones capable of running its new self-developed operating system
Huawei launched the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro and Mate 70 Pro+ and foldable Mate…
Climate Change: Are women the answer?
Women play a vital part in finding a solution to climate change.
