EU approves 900-mn-euro German aid for battery plant
The European Union granted approval on Monday for a 900-million-euro state subsidy from Germany to support the establishment of an...
Month: January 2024
China accuses foreign consulting agency chief of espionage for MI6
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) revealed that the head of a foreign consultancy, identified as Huang, has been allegedly...
Global markets suffer as strong US jobs report dims hopes for early rate cuts
Global markets experienced a downturn on Monday, extending the previous week's challenging start to the year. The setback was triggered...
Portugal’s Socialists formalize Pedro Nuno Santos as new leader amidst political transition, corruption probe
Portugal's Socialists, in preparation for snap elections, formally designated Pedro Nuno Santos as their new leader, replacing Antonio Costa, who...
London underground grinds to halt as 10,000 workers strike over wages
Late Sunday, London's underground train network faced a virtual standstill as approximately 10,000 members of the Rail, Maritime, and Transport...
Erdogan endorses former environment Chief to reclaim Istanbul in upcoming municipal elections
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has nominated former environment minister Murat Kurum as the mayoral candidate for Istanbul, seeking redemption after...
Tokyo’s commitment to Ukraine underscored by FM’s surprise visit to Kyiv
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa visited Kyiv on Sunday, expressing Tokyo's unwavering determination to support Ukraine on the eve of...
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secures fifth term amidst opposition boycott
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina appears poised for a fifth consecutive term in office, with partial results indicating a significant...
Devastating earthquake in Japan claims 126 lives with many still missing
In the aftermath of a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day, the death toll...
Devastating earthquake in Japan claims 126 lives with many still missing
In the aftermath of a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day, the death toll...
US Supreme Court reinstates Idaho abortion ban pending appeal
The US Supreme Court has decided to reimpose a near-total abortion ban in Idaho while the court reviews an appeal...
Rybakina, Rune power into Brisbane International finals
In a dazzling display of skill, world number four Elena Rybakina dominated the Brisbane International women's final, defeating Czech teenager...
Russian border city offers evacuation amid escalating conflict with Ukraine
In response to recent deadly attacks by Ukrainian forces, officials in the southern border city of Belgorod, Russia, announced an...
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Oscar Pistorius released on parole after serving 9 years for girlfriend’s murder
Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Paralympic and Olympic sprinter, has been granted parole after serving nine years for the 2013 murder...
Russia’s Belgorod offers to move residents in city after shelling
The Belgorod region in Russia, which shares a border with Ukraine, has implemented a proactive measure to safeguard its capital's...
Tesla issues massive recall for 1.6m cars in China over steering software concerns
Tesla has set to recall over 1.6 million electric vehicles in China, as announced by the country's market regulator on...
Ukraine awaits confirmation on alleged use of north Korean missiles by Russia
In response to accusations from the White House claiming that Russia utilized North Korean missiles in recent attacks on Ukraine,...
North Korea’s artillery barrage raises tensions with South Korea, prompts evacuation orders
North Korea heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula by firing an artillery barrage near two South Korean border islands, prompting...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—Keeping Nightlife Safe in New York City
New York City is the city that never sleeps. We are a 24-hour city that is the nightlife capital of...
Dominant Nadal rolls into Brisbane quarters on comeback
Renowned tennis player Rafael Nadal marked a significant step in his comeback from injury, securing a decisive victory against Australian...
Niger’s traditional music faces extinction as modern tunes take center stage
In Niger, the rhythmic beats of traditional drumming are fading into obscurity as the younger generation gravitates towards rap and...
Russia’s intensive strikes on Ukraine aim to wear down population, defenses
Russia has launched extensive missile and drone strikes on major Ukrainian cities, with experts suggesting the primary objective is to...
TotalEnergies launches review of land acquisition practices amid controversy over $10b projects in Uganda, Tanzania
In a statement on Thursday, French energy giant TotalEnergies announced a comprehensive review of its land acquisition practices for the...
Myanmar military government pardons more than 9,000 prisoners
Myanmar's military government has granted clemency to over 9,000 prisoners, including 114 foreign nationals, in commemoration of the nation's Independence...
French oyster industry faces unprecedented crisis amid contamination scare
In a shocking turn of events on New Year's Eve, French oyster sales have plummeted as a health scare grips...
Global markets experience retreat as investors brace for upcoming fed minutes, jobs data
In the wake of a robust conclusion to 2023, Asian and European stock markets faced a downturn on Wednesday as...
Unprecedented six-day strike by NHS doctors in England admits long-running pay dispute
Junior doctors in England initiated a six-day consecutive strike on Wednesday, marking the longest walkout in the seven-decade history of...
BYD surpasses Tesla in global electric vehicle sales
Recent sales figures reveal that Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has outpaced US counterpart Tesla to become the leading deliverer...
Full results give Serbia ruling party election win
In a decisive outcome, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), led by President Aleksandar Vucic, emerged triumphant in the parliamentary and...
Devastating quake strikes Japan’s west coast, rescue teams race against time
In the aftermath of a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Noto Peninsula in the Ishikawa prefecture on Monday,...
Thailand, China announce permanent visa waiver starting march
In a significant move to enhance bilateral ties and stimulate tourism, Thailand and China have declared the permanent waiver of...
Kyiv faces Russian drone attacks, missile warnings
Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, experienced fresh assaults from Russian drones, accompanied by ominous warnings of missile strikes from Moscow....
Australian man marks 1,000 days in Iraqi prison on fraud charges amid UN criticism
Australian citizen Robert Pether has now spent 1,000 days in an Iraqi prison on fraud charges, a detention criticized by...
USS Gerald R. Ford, US Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, returns home after extended Mediterranean deployment
The US Navy has decided to bring back the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, to its...
Emergency Tsunami alerts issued in far eastern Russia amidst Japan earthquake fallout
In a swift response to a seismic event in Japan, the eastern regions of Russia, including the Sakhalin island near...
Japan counts on Mitoma’s resilience to overcome past Asian cup heartbreak
Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu includes Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma in the Asian Cup squad, despite his recent ankle injury sustained...
Earthquake swarm strikes central Japan as 21 quakes above 4.0 magnitude, tsunami warnings issued
Japan experienced a barrage of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude exceeding 4.0 within a span of just over 90 minutes,...
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus convicted in Bangladesh labor law case
Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, renowned for his groundbreaking microfinance initiatives, has been convicted on Monday for allegedly violating Bangladesh's...
Osaka triumphs in nerve-wracking comeback at Brisbane International
In a triumphant comeback at the Brisbane International, Naomi Osaka, former world number one and new mother, secured victory in...
