Ripple to launch U.S. dollar stablecoin, taking on a $150 billion market dominated by Tether, Circle
Blockchain firm Ripple said it’s launching a U.S. dollar stablecoin, marking an entry into the…
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Celebrations in eastern Turkey as pro-Kurdish mayor-elect reinstated
A pro-Kurdish politician in eastern Turkey has had his victory in this week’s local elections…
Saudi Arabia to host women’s tennis WTA Finals for the next three years
The lucrative, multiyear deal is the latest professional sports event acquisition by the kingdom in…
Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador amid Somaliland port deal dispute
Mogadishu also shuts down Addis Ababa’s consulates in Hargeisa, capital of the Somaliland, and Garowe…
Cocoa and coffee prices have soared to record highs — and Citi says there may still be room to run
Citi says a record-breaking rally for both cocoa and coffee prices could yet have further…
Russia scales up its attacks as Ukraine warns of urgent need for weapons
Russia has mounted its largest attacks since October, and its missiles are destroying Ukraine’s power…
Displaced 12-year-old boy becomes Gaza’s youngest medic
12-year-old Zakaria es-Sersek is a volunteer medic at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza.
Ford to delay all-electric SUV to focus on offering hybrid vehicles across its lineup by 2030
The Detroit automaker said it will continue to invest in EVs, including the three-row SUV,…
At least 11 killed in attack on Iran’s IRGC in border province: State media
Several wounded in clashes in restive Sistan-Baluchestan province which borders Afghanistan and Pakistan.
More than a dozen Pakistani judges receive letters with ‘toxic’ powder
Letters containing a suspicious white powder sent to at least 17 top judges, prompting an…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o: Literary giant, revolutionary hero, domestic abuser
The allegation that Ngugi used to beat his wife should start a new conversation on…
South African footballer and Olympian Luke Fleurs killed in hijacking
Fleurs was shot in the chest while waiting to be attended to at a petrol…
‘AI-assisted genocide’: Israel reportedly used database for Gaza kill lists
Two Israeli media outlets report Israeli military’s use of AI-assisted system called Lavender to identify…
Shares of Volvo Cars up 6% to November highs on record sales month
Shares in the Swedish automaker hit their highest level since November on record March sales.
Kuwait voters head to polls to pick new parliament
An estimated 835,000 Kuwaitis are eligible to vote in first elections under new emir, Sheikh…
Why does Israel keep launching attacks in Syria?
Israel launched two of its largest and deadliest strikes on Syria in the past week,…
What’s behind the latest US sanctions on Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa?
Have sanctions ever achieved much in Zimbabwe, and how do they affect the country’s economy?
Danone CEO downplays threat of weight loss drugs on food producers: ‘We see ourselves as extremely complementary’
The CEO of French consumer goods giant Danone downplayed the threat of obesity drugs on…
Underground tunnels found in Israel from Jewish revolt against Romans
Archaeologists have uncovered a vast tunnel system under northern Israel.
Russian drones hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials say rescue workers are among four killed as wave of Shahed drones hits…
