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Iran ‘May Have Seized’ Oil Tanker that Went Off Radar at Weekend

July 17, 2019

Iran may have seized a small oil tanker travelling through the Strait of Hormuz after its tracker stopped transmitting its ……Read On.

Partial Lunar Eclipse: Moon’s Tribute 50 Years After Historic Apollo 11 Launch

July 17, 2019

On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic launch, it was almost as if the moon was paying its own ……Read On.

Hunt Says UK and US are in Disagreement Over Iran Nuclear Deal

July 15, 2019

Jeremy Hunt has said the UK and the US are in disagreement over the nuclear deal with Iran. The foreign ……Read On.

Tensions Between Russia and Georgia are on the Rise Again: Here’s Why it Matters

July 11, 2019

Tensions between Russia and its neighbor Georgia have been mounting in recent weeks amid a series of spats and sometimes ……Read On.

Erdogan Reportedly Said Turkey May Face ‘Serious Problems’ if the Central Bank is not Overhauled

July 10, 2019

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could face serious problems if its central bank is not completely overhauled after the dismissal ……Read On.

Working Abroad Could Boost Your Salary by More Than a Third

July 4, 2019

Young professionals who move abroad for work could see their earnings jump by more than a third, according to a ……Read On.

US Imposes Duties on Steel from Vietnam Originally Produced in South Korea, Taiwan

July 3, 2019

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Tuesday it would impose duties of up to 456% on certain steel produced in ……Read On.

US-Iran Cyber Strike Marks a Military ‘Game Changer,’ Says Tech Expert

July 2, 2019

After the U.S. launched a cyber strike on Iran’s weapons systems last month, military warfare could increasingly look like a loss ……Read On.

Five Japanese Automakers Invest in SoftBank-Toyota Self-Drive Venture

June 28, 2019

Five Japanese automakers including Suzuki Motor and Mazda Motor on Friday said they would each invest 2% in the on-demand, self-driving car ……Read On.

A.I. is Changing the Workforce. Here’s What Businesses Can Do to Keep Up

June 28, 2019

Artificial intelligence is set to bring about new types of jobs and companies must ensure employees learn the relevant skills ……Read On.

Trump Calls India’s Tariff Hike ‘Unacceptable,’ Demands Its Withdrawal

June 27, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday asked India to withdraw retaliatory tariffs that New Delhi imposed this month, calling the duties “unacceptable”. India slapped higher ……Read On.

Russia Threatens Military Response to Any NATO Action Over Nuclear-Ready Missile

June 26, 2019

Moscow has said it will take “countervailing military measures” should NATO fulfil any threat related to Russia’s nuclear-ready cruise missile ……Read On.

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says US-China Trade Deal is 90% Complete

June 26, 2019

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC that the U.S. and China were almost there on a trade deal. “We were ……Read On.

Israel Folau: Australian Rugby Star’s New Fundraiser Earning $1,000 a Minute

June 25, 2019

Israel Folau has found another way to raise funds for his legal battle against Rugby Australia after his GoFundMe page ……Read On.

Iran Says It Will Break The Uranium Stockpile Limit Agreed Upon Within 10 Days

June 17, 2019

Iran is ramping up enrichment of low-grade uranium and will pass the limit it is allowed to stockpile under the nuclear ……Read On.

Breaking News: Ousted Egyptian President Morsi Dies In Court

June 17, 2019

Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi died on Monday in a Cairo hospital, after fainting during a session in court, judicial ……Read On.

US Says Video Shows Iran Removing Unexploded mine from Oil Tanker

June 14, 2019

The US military has released video it says shows Iran’s Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded mine from one of the ……Read On.

Huawei Exec: We Need More Time To Become The World’s Top Phone Maker

June 11, 2019

A woman cycles past a Huawei store in Shenyang, China. Stringer | Reuters China’s Huawei Technologies will need more time ……Read On.

New York, London and Paris Remain The World’s Most Competitive Cities…

June 11, 2019

New York, London and Paris continue to dominate as the world’s top three most competitive cities. But their prime positions ……Read On.

US Demands Social Media Info From Visa Applicants

June 3, 2019

Nearly all applicants for US visas will have to submit their social media details under newly adopted rules. The State ……Read On.

Israel Faces New Elections After Netanyahu Fails to Build Coalition

May 30, 2019

Israel will hold new national elections in late summer after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to put together a coalition ……Read On.

The City Where Almost 700 People Have Been Infected With HIV

May 30, 2019

In a small farming community in southern Pakistan, villagers will no longer shake Hazar Khan Seelro’s hand. Five people in ……Read On.

China Says US Trade Provocations Are ‘Naked Economic Terrorism’

May 30, 2019

President Donald Trump (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together at the Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Florida, ……Read On.

Why Huawei’s Google Woes Worry Africa

May 27, 2019

Google’s decision to withhold its Android software from Huawei is being seen as the beginning of a technology cold war ……Read On.

Brussels Braces for Results as EU Elections Enter Final Day

May 26, 2019

Citizens across 28 European nations have been voting for new representatives at the European Parliament — in an election that ……Read On.

Kenyan Author And Gay Rights Activist Binyavanga Wainaina Dies at 48

May 24, 2019

Renowned Kenyan author and gay rights activist Binyavanga Wainaina has died, a friend with direct knowledge told CNN. He was ……Read On.

Air China Reportedly Asks Boeing for Compensation Over Aircraft Grounding

May 22, 2019

Air China has formally asked Boeing for compensation over the grounding of its 737 MAX aircraft and delayed deliveries of its orders, the state TV ……Read On.

Oxford University Promises Admissions ‘Sea Change’ to Take in Poorer Students

May 21, 2019

Bright youngsters whose disadvantaged backgrounds would normally rule them out of a prestigious higher education place are being targeted by ……Read On.

Ryanair CEO Wants Boeing to Pay for 737 Max Delivery Delays

May 21, 2019

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary told CNBC on Monday he is confident that Boeing’s grounded 737 Maxes will resume flights this summer. But ……Read On.

Austrian F1 Legend Niki Lauda Dies at 70

May 21, 2019

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70. The legendary Austrian, one of the ……Read On.

Political Risks Likely Supporting Oil Prices, But in a Short Term, JP Morgan Says

May 20, 2019

Oil prices jumped on Monday after Saudi Arabia indicated a possible rollover of output curbs amid political supply risks, but that support is ……Read On.

British People Get Drunk More Often Than Anyone Else, Survey Finds

May 17, 2019

British people get drunk more than any other nationality, according to a new global survey. The results of the 2019 ……Read On.

Chinese Cargo Plane Arrives in Venezuela

May 14, 2019

A Chinese cargo plane arrived in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas on Monday, the Venezuelan Ministry of Communication has told ……Read On.

China is Raising Tariffs on $60 Billion of US Goods Starting June 1

May 14, 2019

China will raise tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods in retaliation for the U.S. decision to hike duties on ……Read On.

Saudi Arabia Says two Saudi Oil Tankers Attacked Near UAE Waters

May 13, 2019

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were among vessels targeted by a “sabotage attack” off the coast ……Read On.

Pua Magasiva, ‘Power Rangers’ Actor, Dies Aged 38

May 12, 2019

New Zealand actor Pua Magasiva, best known for his role in “Power Rangers” and as a long-running star of the ……Read On.

Iran Says it Wants to Put Nuclear Deal ‘Back on Track’

May 9, 2019

Iran wants to bring the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers “back on track,” the Islamic Republic’s Atomic Energy Organization ……Read On.

South Africa Election: ANC Leads as Votes Counted

May 9, 2019

Votes are being counted in South Africa’s general election, with President Cyril Ramaphosa hoping to prevent a slide in support ……Read On.

Chinese Markets Plunge More than 5% as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate

May 7, 2019

Stocks in China plummeted on Monday following a re-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions as President Donald Trump declared an impending increase in tariffs ……Read On.

Congratulations Pour in After Royal Birth

May 7, 2019

Prince Harry says he and Meghan are “absolutely thrilled” Congratulations have poured in from around the world following the birth ……Read On.

China’s Xi Jinping Causes Alarm with Mass Student Trips to the Country

May 6, 2019

An unremarkable Communist Party directive has sparked painful memories of past trauma for millions of people across China, with many ……Read On.

US Sends Aircraft Carrier to ‘Warn Iran’

May 6, 2019

The US has deployed an aircraft carrier to the Middle East to send a “clear and unmistakable message” to Iran. ……Read On.

The Little Known Tragedy of the Sri Lanka Easter Attack

May 6, 2019

The first church Mohammed Nasar Mohammed Azar tried to blow up had already finished its service by the time he ……Read On.

Save the Children out of Aid Money to Help Mozambique Recover from Monster Cyclones

May 4, 2019

International charity Save the Children says it is running out of money to help thousands of survivors in cyclone-weary Mozambique ……Read On.

Asia Pacific Stocks Mixed Ahead of Closely Watched US Jobs Data

May 4, 2019

Stocks in Asia Pacific were mixed on Friday, following a second day of losses overnight on Wall Street as markets ……Read On.

Cyclone Fani: 800,000 Evacuated in India as Severe Storm Advances

May 2, 2019

About 800,000 people are being evacuated from low-lying areas of India’s east coast, as a cyclone is expected to make ……Read On.

Yemen’s war: 1,000 Newborn Babies Have Died in Just Two Years

May 2, 2019

Thousands of newborn babies are feared to be dying because of the effects of the war in Yemen. At just ……Read On.

French Bank BNP Paribas Posts Profit Beat in ‘Lackluster’ Market Environment

May 2, 2019

BNP Paribas reported a net income of 1.92 billion euros ($2.15 billion) for the first quarter, a jump of 22% from the ……Read On.

China Tackles Worries About Belt and Road Debt as it Secures a Swiss Endorsement

May 1, 2019

Beijing offered in the last week a nod to criticism about its Belt and Road Initiative saddling other countries with ……Read On.

Venezuela’s Guaido Calls for ‘Largest March in History’ in Uprising Effort

May 1, 2019

Venezuelans were expected to take to the streets on Wednesday for what opposition leader Juan Guaido pledged would be the “largest ……Read On.

Trump Says He Called OPEC and Told Producer Group to Bring Fuel Prices Down

April 27, 2019

President Donald Trump on Friday said he “called up” OPEC and told the producer group to take action to bring ……Read On.

EU Bashes Israel for East Jerusalem Home Demolitions

April 27, 2019

The European Union on Friday castigated Israel for demolishing Palestinian structures in East Jerusalem, saying in a statement that the ……Read On.

Deutsche Bank Posts 67% Profit Rise After Merger Talks Collapse

April 26, 2019

Deutsche Bank reported stronger-than-anticipated first-quarter net profit on Friday, less than 24 hours after abandoning merger talks with Commerzbank. Germany’s ……Read On.

Putin Says ‘Smart’ Kim Jong Un Wants Security Before Dropping Nuclear Powers

April 25, 2019

President Vladimir Putin has said North Korea is open to denuclearisation, but that it needed security guarantees before moving forward. ……Read On.

Wall Street is ‘looking for opportunities’ in Saudi Arabia, Says Finance Minister

April 25, 2019

The finance minister of Saudi Arabia told CNBC that a recent fall off in foreign investment to his country will ……Read On.

‘Trump Baby’ Blimp Will Fly Again During President’s UK State Visit

April 24, 2019

Donald Trump is coming back to London — and so is the “Trump Baby” blimp. A 20-foot-tall balloon depicting the ……Read On.

Ukraine’s Newly Elected President Volodymyr Zelensky Celebrates Victory

April 23, 2019

Political newcomer and television comedian Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday declared victory in Ukraine’s presidential elections after exit polls showed he ……Read On.

Egyptians to Vote on Changes That May See President Sisi in Power Until 2030

April 20, 2019

Egyptians vote this weekend on constitutional changes that will potentially allow President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to stay in office until ……Read On.

Notre Dame Probe Ramps Up as Investigators Question Workers

April 18, 2019

Prosecutors investigating the causes of the inferno that tore through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris have interviewed construction workers and ……Read On.

Alan Garcia, Former Peru President, Dies from a Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

April 18, 2019

Former Peruvian president Alan Garcia died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head as police were preparing to arrest ……Read On.

China’s Auto Sales Slide May be Obscuring a Demand Shift in the Industry’ Huge Market

April 18, 2019

Sebastian Rothe | EyeEm | Getty Images Some of China’s automobile industry watchers are putting their hopes on a new ……Read On.

A Viral Outbreak in China Might Make Dinner More Expensive for Everyone

April 18, 2019

Pork prices in China may soar by more than 70% by next year, as hog populations — ravaged by the ……Read On.

Drawings by children show the psychological impact of Cyclone Idai

April 17, 2019

One month after Cyclone Idai ripped through Mozambique and killed at least 750 people, children there are showing signs of severe ……Read On.

How Australia’s ‘Everyday Racism’ Moved from Political Fringe to Mainstream Media

April 17, 2019

In the aftermath of the Christchurch attacks, the kind of racist comments usually found in the darkest corners of far-right ……Read On.

Colorful Tomb Puzzles Egypt Archaeologists

April 17, 2019

The deserts of Egypt continue to reveal the secrets of a fascinating ancient civilization best known for its towering pyramids. ……Read On.

JP Morgan Says Gains in Asian Stocks are ‘Already Behind Us’

April 16, 2019

Stock markets in Asia have already given investors most of the returns they can get this year — and shares ……Read On.

Billionaire Pinault Pledges 100 Million Euros to Rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral

April 16, 2019

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has been saved after fire broke out in the early hours of Monday evening, ……Read On.

We Will Rebuild Notre-Dame, says Macron

April 16, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild the medieval cathedral of Notre-Dame after a major fire partially destroyed the ……Read On.

Center-Left Party Wins Finland Parliamentary Election

April 15, 2019

Chairman of the Finnish Social Democratic Party Antti Rinne (center) his wife Heta Ravolainen-Rinne (left) and Party Secretary Antton Rönnholm ……Read On.

Europe Backs Copyright Overhaul that Threatens to Hit YouTube and Facebook

April 15, 2019

People attend a demonstration against Article 13 of the planned EU reform of copyright. Emmanuele Contini | NurPhoto | Getty ……Read On.

Kim Open to Talks if the US has ‘Right Attitude’

April 13, 2019

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said he would take part in a third summit with Donald Trump – but ……Read On.

EU Foster Children Should be Given Automatic British Citizenship, a Charity Says

April 13, 2019

Thousands of EU children living in foster care in the UK should be given automatic British citizenship to avoid becoming ……Read On.

New Zealand’s Parliament Votes 119-1 to Change Gun Laws After Massacre

April 10, 2019

New Zealand’s parliament has voted almost unanimously in favor of changing the country’s gun laws, less than a month after ……Read On.

Netanyahu Likely to Win and Headed For a Fifth Term as Israel’s Prime Minister

April 10, 2019

PM Benjamin Netanyahu likely to secure a fifth term record after almost complete results from the nation’s election suggests a ……Read On.

A US Tourist Trip Became an Abduction But Ended With Her Rescue

April 8, 2019

It was Kimberly Sue Endicott’s dream to go on an excursion to see gorillas in their natural habitat. That dream ……Read On.

UK Mum Facing Jail in Dubai After Calling Ex-Husband’s New Wife a ‘Horse’

April 8, 2019

Laleh Shahravesh says she and her daughter Paris are very close. Pic: Detained In Dubai A British mum could be ……Read On.

Inside the Military Base at The Heart of Putin’s Arctic Ambitions

April 6, 2019

Six time zones east of Moscow, on the frozen landscape of the New Siberian Islands, a new military race is ……Read On.

Human Rights Groups Decry Saudi Execution of Nigerian Woman

April 6, 2019

This week’s execution of a Nigerian woman in Saudi Arabia over drug-related charges has drawn criticism from international human rights ……Read On.

Emmanuel Macron Meets With Yair Lapid Days Before Israeli Elections

April 6, 2019

Four days before Israel’s general elections, Blue and White party No. 2 Yair Lapid met privately with French President Emmanuel ……Read On.

New Zealand Shooting Suspect Appears in Court

April 5, 2019

The Australian man accused of carrying out the worst mass shooting in modern New Zealand history has appeared in court, ……Read On.

Donald Trump Claims Wind Turbine Noise Causes Cancer

April 4, 2019

Donald Trump has claimed the noise from wind turbines can cause cancer. The US president made the bizarre claim at ……Read On.

Alleged New Zealand Mosque Shooter to Face 50 Murder Charges

April 4, 2019

Police say the man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges ……Read On.

Singapore’s ‘Fake News’ Law Raises Questions to its Status as a Tech and Media Hub

April 4, 2019

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he welcomed more regulation of big tech, but he probably didn’t mean this. A new bill in ……Read On.

WHO Steps Up the response as Cyclone Idai Cholera Cases Skyrocket

April 3, 2019

Reported cases of cholera have risen to more than 1,000 in cyclone-stricken areas of Mozambique, as authorities scramble to contain the spread of ……Read On.

Iran Conducted ‘Major Cyber Assault’ On Key UK Infrastructure

April 2, 2019

Iran is being blamed for a wave of cyber attacks that targeted key parts of the UK’s national infrastructure in ……Read On.

Investors are Realizing That Not All Emerging Markets are Worth The Risk

April 2, 2019

At a time when the U.S. Federal Reserve has well and truly capitulated on its hiking path, some emerging markets ……Read On.

Icelandic Airline ‘Wow Air’ Collapses and Cancels all Flights

March 28, 2019

Iceland’s low-cost carrier Wow Air has canceled all flights and told passengers to book with other airlines. Its website has ……Read On.

Australian Man Buys Two Winning Lottery Tickets Scoring $33M Windfall

March 27, 2019

An Australian man scored a 46.6 million Australian dollar ($33.15 million) lottery windfall — after buying two tickets with the ……Read On.

China and Russia Claim Thousands of North Korean Workers Sent Home

March 27, 2019

China and Russia have sent home more than half of their North Korean workers, likely tens of thousands of people, ……Read On.

Image of Jacinda Ardern Projected Onto World’s Tallest Building

March 25, 2019

Through her stoic resolve and empathy for the victims, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the reluctant face of the ……Read On.

Scenes After Cyclone Idai With Inland Ocean Visible From Outer Space

March 25, 2019

As many as “300 to 400” bodies line the banks of a road out of the city of Beira in ……Read On.

Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Juan Guaido Returns Home After Defying Travel Ban

March 5, 2019

Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido has returned to his homeland to continue his campaign against the government of Nicolas Maduro. ……Read On.

EU Must Learn from Brexit ‘Trap’ and Reform, says President Macron

March 5, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron has argued it is “time for a European renaissance”, suggesting Britain could “find its true place” ……Read On.

Just Six Countries Give Equal Rights to Men and Women, World Bank Says

March 4, 2019

Only six countries currently give women and men equal rights, a major report from the World Bank has found. That’s ……Read On.

Ukraine Rows Back on Anti-Corruption Law Putting IMF Aid in Jeopardy

March 3, 2019

A decision by Ukraine’s constitutional court to row back on a key anti-corruption law may have repercussions for the country’s ……Read On.

Venezuela’s Guaido Vows to Return to Caracas Despite ‘Life-Threatening’ Risks

March 2, 2019

Venezuela‘s opposition leader Juan Guaido has promised to return to Caracas over the coming days, despite threats from the government ……Read On.

Uber Drivers Sue London Mayor Over ‘Racially Discriminatory’ Anti-Pollution Fees

March 2, 2019

Private taxi drivers — some of whom work for firms like Uber — are taking legal action against the mayor ……Read On.

Pakistan and India step back from the brink, but unease continues

March 2, 2019

A flare up between arch-foes India and Pakistan appeared to be easing on Saturday after Islamabad handed back a captured ……Read On.