Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on maiden trip as new rulers reset regional ties
Asaad Al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh in his first overseas visit since the removal of Bashar…
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Weather agency says China experienced hottest year on record in 2024
In the last four years, China has logged its four warmest years since comparable temperature…
Get your house in order, Europe — or face ‘ongoing decline,’ economists warn
Economists say the absence of growth, fiscal imbalances and political intransigence could lead to decline…
Singapore economy grows 4%, beating forecasts
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says most workers have seen wages outpace inflation.
Israel attacks Gaza ‘humanitarian zone’, killing at least 11, wounding 15
Women, children among dead as Israel’s military again attacks civilians sheltering in so-called humanitarian safe…
South Korean police raid airport, Jeju Air offices after deadly crash
Police searches come as aviation authorities are probing the cause of the deadliest air disaster…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,043
Here are the key developments on the 1,043rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
At least 10 killed in mass shooting in Montenegro, suspect kills himself
Suspected gunman in shooting rampage in Cetinje town shoots himself in the head after being…
CNBC Daily Open: S&P 500 soared in 2024 despite a weak fourth quarter
A brilliant start, a saggy middle and then a flat thud — but an astounding…
Syria’s Foreign Minister: Rebuilding a nation after al-Assad’s fall
Asaad al-Shaibani discusses Syria’s path to democracy, rebuilding trust, lifting sanctions, and avoiding new conflicts.
Australia stocks open higher as several Asian markets resume trading; Singapore GDP growth slows
Economists anticipate China’s manufacturing activity to come in at 51.7, modestly higher compared with 51.5…
One dead after Tesla truck catches fire outside of Trump hotel in Las Vegas
Authorities say they are investigating the incident, in which seven people sustained minor injuries.
Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three
Both the state governor and mayor of Honolulu pledged to crack down on illegal fireworks…
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera operations in the West Bank
PA accuses network of broadcasting ‘inciting material’ and ‘stirring strife’ in the country.
At least 10 dead as a truck rams a New Year’s crowd in New Orleans
FBI authorities are investigating the attack as an act of ‘terrorism’ and have identified the…
Gaza population falls 6 percent since start of war, statistics agency says
Population has declined by about 160,000 since Israel’s assault on Gaza began, Palestinian statistics agency…
Celebrating New Year on the streets of Damascus, Sarah in Syria
Sarah Kassim celebrated a New Year “full of freedom” with thousands of other Syrians in…
Mitch McConnell’s legacy: A ‘grim reaper’ for US bipartisanship?
McConnell is set to step down as the longest-serving Senate leader. Experts say he made…
Cybertruck bursts into flames outside Trump hotel
A Tesla Cybertruck was filmed on fire at the entrance of the Trump International Hotel…
These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024
Wendy’s, Applebee’s and Red Lobster were among the chains that announced restaurant closures in 2024.
