Hajj proves religion can inspire peace
We should take inspiration from the Islamic pilgrimage to pave a new, peaceful path forward…
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Saudi robots join millions for the Hajj
Saudi Arabia has deployed robots in the holy cities of Medina and Mecca to help…
For China’s booming EV industry, US and EU markets a tough nut to crack
Chinese EVs are facing a slew of tariffs in Western markets as policymakers fear local…
Millions start Hajj in shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Rituals expected to draw more than two million pilgrims this year praying for peace in…
‘Russia has to pay’: G7 taps Moscow’s frozen assets in support of Ukraine
“Russia has to pay,” European Council President Charles Michel said, after G7 leaders agreed to…
Team preview: Kroos key to host Germany’s chances at UEFA Euro 2024
Germany, staging its first big football event in 18 years, will rely on superstar Toni…
Israel uses ‘medieval-style’ weapons on south Lebanon border
A video has emerged showing Israeli forces using a medieval-style catapult called a trebuchet.
CNBC Daily Open: Mega money Musk, Kitty’s stake grows
Tesla shareholders voted to ratify CEO Elon Musk’s 2018 pay plan at the annual meeting, despite a Delaware judge…
Chinese automakers overtake U.S. rivals in sales for the first time, report shows
Chinese carmakers, like BYD, have expanded globally as an electric-vehicle price war at home has…
‘Vote against jail’: How two Modi critics won India election from prison
In Kashmir and Punjab, candidates jailed for being alleged national security threats have won. What…
In pictures: India records ‘longest’ heatwave, Delhi faces water crisis
India’s capital Delhi is facing a severe water crisis as the country undergoes its “longest…
Ukraine’s peace summit lacks clout as Russia, China and others stay away
Ukraine’s leadership has been talking about this weekend’s peace summit in Switzerland for months, trying…
One sailor injured, merchant ship on fire after Houthi missile attack
The Palau-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated M/V Verbena was delivering timber to Italy when it came under…
China needs bond market reforms to rein in soaring debt, S&P Global says
Despite government efforts, debt levels continue to surge even as nominal GDP growth has slowed…
Wild Przewalski’s horses return to Kazakhstan after 200 years
The first group of seven horses arrived in Kazakhstan in early June and about 40…
This fintech configures expense cards to block misuse — and investors just backed it with millions
Irish fintech CleverCards uses a digital platform linked to configurable expense cards to give companies…
Russia says US journalist Evan Gershkovich to face trial for ‘CIA work’
Wall Street Journal rejects ‘false and baseless’ charge against 32-year-old who has been in custody…
Malaysia handed back $156m in stolen 1MDB funds, US embassy says
US ambassador says returned assets can be used for original purpose of bettering the lives…
Toyota has been rocked by a string of scandals — but analysts are unfazed
Given the recent scandals, will investors flee the stock, preferring to sink money in other…
Bank of Japan set to reduce JGB purchases, stands pat on interest rate
The BOJ said it will collect views from market participants on the reduction of Japanese…
