7d ago
Xi pressed Biden to alter language on Taiwan
Xi asks Biden to change U.S. language on Taiwan independence, but the U.S. sticks to its current stance.
7d ago
US warns Iran at UN of 'severe consequences' in case of new attacks
At a U.N. Security Council meeting, the U.S. warned Iran of severe consequences if it escalates aggression against Israel or U.S. forces, as tensions rise following recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian sites.
7d ago
40 Years of Tetris: Londoners Compete in Massive Interactive Game
London hosted a giant multiplayer Tetris game to mark its 40th anniversary, inviting players to control pieces on LED screens in a free, interactive event at Outernet.
7d ago
9 Arrested in Jerusalem as Protesters Demand Hostage Release
Israeli police arrested nine protesters near Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence, as thousands gathered outside the Knesset, demanding the government act on issues from judicial reform and corruption to securing the release of hostages held by Hamas.
8d ago
Former Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges, including 15 counts of prostitution. He remains free on a $10 million bond, while the retailer expresses its "appalled" stance and faces a drop in shares.
8d ago
Sainz wins in Mexico, Norris closes gap to penalised Verstappen
Carlos Sainz won the Mexico City Grand Prix, capitalizing on Max Verstappen's penalties, while Lando Norris finished second, reducing Verstappen's championship lead to 47 points with four races left.
8d ago
Norway's wealth fund falls short on climate ambitions, NGO says
The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, valued at $1.8 trillion, is criticized for not meeting its climate goals, voting against 17 of 21 key climate resolutions this year, despite aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement.
8d ago
Climate Plans Fall Short: Global Warming Goals Unmet
The United Nations has published its 2024 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Synthesis Report
8d ago
Armenia to increase defense spending by 20% in 2025
Armenia is preparing to increase its defense budget substantially in 2025, with planned military spending expected to reach around $1.71 billion
8d ago
Putin vows to respond if West helps Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia's defense ministry is exploring various responses if the U.S. and NATO allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory with Western long-range missiles, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
