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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 768
As the war enters its 768th day, these are the main developments.
The reason luxury travel is so expensive these days
Yes, inflation and rising labor costs matter. But travelers’ unflinching willingness to pay the new…
Israel ‘agreed’ to take US Rafah concerns into consideration: White House
Top US and Israeli officials have ‘constructive engagement on Rafah’ in talks previously cancelled by…
Thailand’s economy stumbles as Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia race ahead
Thai economy is falling far behind its Southeast Asian peers amid growing middle-income trap fears.
Knesset passes a law that could shutdown Al Jazeera in Israel
Israeli lawmakers approve a law that could shut down foreign broadcasters in the country, including…
Rubrik files to go public as tech companies see thawing of IPO market
Rubrik filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange, becoming the latest tech…
Shares in Trump Media tumble after filings reveal a $58m loss last year
The company debuted on the stock market last week, offering Trump a ray of hope…
DR Congo president names Judith Suminwa Tuluka as first woman PM
Suminwa says she will work for peace and the development of the country, after being…
US doubles down on its defence of arming Israel despite Gaza atrocities
Biden administration says ‘too many civilians’ killed in Gaza but reasserts commitment to supporting Israel…
Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to be sworn in as president for third term
El-Sisi’s new term of six years is supposed to be his last, according to the…
Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana syndrome’
The announcement comes after a news report raises questions about Russian involvement in ‘anomalous health…
Will Narendra Modi serve another term as India’s prime minister?
PM credited with economic growth but criticised for Hindu nationalist policies.
In Washington, DC: Celebrating Ramadan, protesting Israel’s siege of Gaza
US protesters say iftar at long-haul demonstration is a chance to connect, show depths of…
Trump posts video with image of Biden bound and tied
Biden’s campaign is condemning an image of the US president shown ‘hog-tied’ on the back…
Railroad CSX adding new freight route on Tuesday to avoid Port of Baltimore after bridge collapse
Freight railroad CSX is starting a new route between Baltimore and New York with the…
Several killed in Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus: Reports
Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander in the IRGC, among at least five killed, Iranian…
Who is Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu who won big in Turkey local elections?
Opposition party CHP deals surprise blows to Erdogan as hopes raised for Imamoglu presidency in…
Amazon is trying to get rid of its signature brown boxes. The retail shipping giant has a long way to go
Amazon’s brown box contributes to a cardboard excess that could pave a road from New…
Oil prices rise amid reports Iranian consulate hit by missile strike in Damascus
Syrian and Iranian state media said Monday that an Israel missile strike hit the Iranian…
