BlackRock is opening a Saudi investment firm with initial $5 billion from PIF
The new platform will be called BlackRock Riyadh Investment Management, or BRIM.
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Polish politicians condemn Warsaw synagogue firebombing
The attack comes amid a rise in anti-Semitic incidents across the globe in the wake…
DJT shares crack $50 as Trump Media continues stock bounce back
Trump Media, owner of the Truth Social app, has seen a series of gains for…
Gaza, a thorn in Israel’s side or its dream?
Israel’s government says it will invade Rafah while others eye the remainder of Gaza and…
Russia ramps up weapons production for Ukraine war
Defence minister says Russia needs to boost volume, speed of production as US sends military…
Indian spies linked to killings, tracking dissidents abroad: What we know
Is India’s spy agency increasingly targeting dissidents and separatists abroad? Here’s a lowdown.
Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights
May Day, or International Labour Day, is observed in many countries as a day to…
Private payrolls increased by 192,000 in April, more than expected for resilient labor market
Private payrolls increased at a faster than expected pace in April, indicating there are still…
UCLA clashes: Pro-Palestinian protesters attacked by Israel supporters
Police delay intervention into ‘shocking’ attack, featuring masked vigilantes armed with pepper spray and fireworks.
Bitcoin nosedives below $57,000 to two-month low ahead of U.S. Fed decision
Bitcoin dropped as low as $56,757.93, falling below $57,000 for the first time since Feb….
Israel supporters attack anti-war protesters at UCLA university in US
A group of Israel supporters have attacked anti-war protesters at UCLA university in Los Angeles…
New Haiti PM tasked with stabilising violence-racked country
Fritz Belizaire put in place as authorities battle gangs for control of the crisis-ridden country.
Columbia’s Hamilton Hall: A history of student action at Gaza protest hub
Students have occupied the building at pivotal moments in American history, often triggering policy change.
F1 design guru Newey confirms 2025 exit in blow to Red Bull Racing
Adrian Newey’s departure from the F1 World Champion Red Bull Racing Team is official after…
Privacy breach at Australian airline Qantas gives access to other customers’ details
Some customers using the Qantas app on Wednesday were shown the name, flight details and…
The Fed would only cut rates to help the U.S. service its soaring debt, fund manager says
The reason the Fed may be tempted to cut rates would be to help the…
Police use tear gas, water cannons and stun grenades on ‘foreign agent’ bill protesters in Georgia’s capital
Tear gas, stun grenades and water cannons were used by riot police against protesters of…
Seafarers pay the price for the murky business of ship nationality
Incidents in the Red Sea illustrate the dangers of allowing ‘flags of convenience’ to proliferate….
Southeast Asia swelters in record-setting heatwave
The excessive heat across the region has triggered health alerts, shuttered schools and put pressure…
Australia’s T20 World Cup squad: Mitch Marsh to lead but no place for Smith
Smith to miss his first World Cup since 2012, while uncapped batter Jake Fraser-McGurk is…