Six Dead After Powerful Earthquake Shakes Nepal
An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck Nepal early Wednesday, killing at least six people and destroying multiple houses in the western district of Doti, close to populous towns, officials said.
DeSantis Wins Re-election In Florida Governor's Race
DeSantis, 44, is widely expected to seek the Republican nomination for the White House in 2024.
Oil Steadies After 3% Drop On Demand Fears
Oil prices were mostly unchanged in early trade on Wednesday, after sliding 3% in the previous session on worries about demand stalling on potential new lockdowns in top oil importer China as COVID-19 cases rebound.
Elon Musk's Twitter Girds For Surge In U.S. Midterm Election Misinformation
Researchers who study election misinformation say threats and false rumors of election fraud have been circulating widely ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Renault, Geely Strike Deal For Internal-combustion Joint Venture
Renault SA and China's Geely have agreed to launch a new, equally held joint-venture that will supply gasoline engines and hybrid technology to the brands they own and other automakers, the two companies said in a statement.
Twitter Owner Musk Backs Republicans On Eve Of U.S. Midterms
Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, urged Americans to elect a Republican Congress in U.S.
Oil Prices Steady As Supply Woes Offset Recession Fears
Oil prices were little changed early on Tuesday as supply worries offset recession fears and China's commitment to its zero-COVID policy.
Israeli Settlers Have High Hopes After Netanyahu Election Win
Set for a record sixth term in office, Netanyahu has allied himself with Religious Zionism, which advocates the annexation of settlements.
Oil Falls As China Sticks To Strict COVID Policy
Oil prices fell more than 2% at the start of Asia trade on Monday after Chinese officials on the weekend reiterated their commitment to a strict COVID containment approach, dashing hopes of an oil demand rebound at the world's top crude importer.
Former Pakistan PM Khan Welcomes Probe Into Shooting
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday he welcomed the government's offer to launch a judicial commission to investigate the attack in which he was shot in the leg on Thursday.
Passenger Plane Crashes Into Lake Victoria In Tanzania, 19 Dead
At least 19 people died when a passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Sunday while trying to land at a nearby airport, the prime minister and airline said.
Apple Warns Of Hit To IPhone Shipments From China COVID Disruptions
Apple Inc expected on Sunday lower shipments of high-end iPhone 14 models than previously anticipated, hit by a significant production cut at a major plant in China affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
Iran Celebrates 1979 US Embassy Takeover Amid Anti-government Protests
Iran has blamed the United States and other foreign enemies for the unrest, saying they want to destabilise the country.
Italy's Monte Dei Paschi Says Cash Call 96.3% Covered
European Union laws curbing state aid to banks capped the Italian taxpayers' contribution at 1.6 billion euros, reflecting Rome's 64% stake in MPS.
Pope, In Bahrain, Condemns Rearmament Pushing World To 'Precipice'
The visit continues the pope's policy of improving ties with the Islamic world following a historic visit to Abu Dhabi in 2019, the first by any pope to the Arabian peninsula.
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan's Party To Hold Protests After 'Assassination Attempt'
Aside from snap polls, Imran Khan's party says he is also calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who led a coalition of parties that removed Khan from power through a parliamentary vote in April.
Saudi Arabia Considers New Mining Index In Diversification Push
Riyadh's efforts to build an economy that is not dependent on oil include a shift towards mining to explore the country's untapped reserves of resources from copper to phosphate and gold.
Explainer-Russia And North Korea Forge Closer Ties Amid Shared Isolation
North Korea was heavily reliant on Soviet aid for decades, and when the Soviet Union collapsed in the 1990s, it helped spark a deadly famine in the North.
U.S. Crude Oil Exports To Asia Poised To Hit Record High
Deliveries of U.S. crude oil to Asia are set to touch a record 1.8 million barrels per day this month, Kpler shipping data showed, as demand climbed on a widening discount to global oil.
Jury Weighs Whether Trump Ally Accused Of UAE lobbying Was A Foreign Agent And Lied About It
Barrack, 75, is also accused of obstruction of justice and making false statements to FBI agents.
Arabs View Revived Netanyahu With Concern But As Balance Against Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu's likely return to power will fuel concern about deepening tensions with Arab neighbours.
Analysis-Energy Market Turmoil Shakes Europe's Green Power Plan
Russia's war on Ukraine and the disruption of the gas supplies on which Europe had relied has injected urgency into the European Union's move toward carbon-free energy.
Europe Leans On Asia For 'Homegrown' EV Batteries
Europe's drive to build a homegrown electric vehicle battery industry is hitting roadblocks as investors shy away from giving startups sufficient funding to challenge the Asian companies that dominate the market.
G7 To Discuss Ukraine Support After Attacks On Energy Infrastructure
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said on Tuesday during a visit to Kyiv that the European Union, together with partners, was exploring ways to increase help for Ukraine's energy sector.
In Bahrain, Pope's Message May Get Caught In Shi'ite-Sunni Muslim Divide
Bahrain is about 70% Muslim and, unlike Saudi Arabia, allows its small community of about 160,000 Catholics - made up mostly of foreign workers - to practice their faith publicly in two churches.
U.S. Wants To Oust Iran From U.N. Women's Commission
Iran is just starting a four-year term on the commission, which meets annually every March and aims to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Balancing Act After Israel Election Comeback
Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to build on the achievement of his last term in office, the Abraham Accords with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, which opened the way for a possible normalization of relations with other Arab countries.
Central Banks Ease Off On Rate Hike Push In October
The latest moves have brought total rate hikes in 2022 from G10 central banks to 2,050 bps.
New Zealand Jobless Rate Remains Low, Wage Inflation Hits Record
Unemployment in New Zealand was sitting at 3.3% in the third quarter, while an increase in the number of people looking for work saw employment surge 1.3%.
Worries Over Germany's China Dependency Overshadow Scholz Trip
A recent survey by the Ifo think-tank found that nearly half of German industrial firms now rely on significant inputs from China.