Iron Ore Hits Highest Since February on PBOC Outlook, Restocking
SGX (Bloomberg) — Iron ore hit the highest price since February, buoyed by the outlook for macro-economic support in China and pre-holiday
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China’s Feud With Japan Worsens as Tokyo Slams Export Controls
(Bloomberg) — Tokyo protested China’s announcement of export controls on items destined for Japan that could have military uses, potentially impacting more
A Russian fighting for Ukraine conned the Kremlin out of $500,000 by faking his own death
It’s not often someone gets to collect the bounty on their own head. Denis Nikitin was on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hit
UK and France would send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal, Starmer says after Paris talks
UK and France would send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal, Starmer says after Paris talks Source link
Von der Leyen pledges early funding to farmers in final push to secure Mercosur deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised EU farmers early access to €45 billion from 2028 under the next Common
German inflation steady at 2.2% in 2025 as prices stabilize
Consumer prices in Germany rose by 2.2% in 2025, unchanged from 2024, official estimates showed on Tuesday, as pressure on household budgets
Trio of Rare Toyota 2000GTs Offered for Millions on Facebook Marketplace
A rare group of Toyota 2000GT sports cars has surfaced online with a price tag more commonly associated with blue-chip collectibles than
CAN 2025 (quarter-finals): Head-to-head history: Mali vs Senegal
Head-to-head history: Mali vs Senegal Mali/@La Presse Mali faces Senegal this Friday, January 9, 2025, at 4:00 pm GMT in the quarter-finals
Transocean secures Mykonos contract, Enabler extension worth $168m backlog
Transocean has secured a new contract and extension for its Deepwater Mykonos and Transocean Enabler drilling rigs, respectively, amassing a firm backlog
Central African Republic President Touadéra wins third term
Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won a third term in office after securing an outright majority in last month’s
Netanyahu sends message to Iran through Putin: ‘Israel doesn’t want war’
The report, which cited diplomatic sources, stated that Netanyahu called Putin to deliver the message to Iran after a recent rise in
Russian family brings abandoned graves back to life
Fearful that memories of the deceased could fade away, Natalia Kornilova and her family have made it their mission to bring Russia’s
Unbearably long wait for justice leaves South African families in limbo
Jason Pretorius has been waiting for his mother’s alleged killer to go on trial in South Africa for more than two years,
Bindi Irwin’s Daughter Grace Is the Picture of Happiness as She Enjoys a Classic Summer Activity
Despite the cooler temperatures in the US, its summertime in Australia — and Bindi Irwin’s daughter Grace Warrior, 4, is enjoying it
Army refuels emergency generators in Berlin after power outage
The German army is helping to refuel emergency power generators in Berlin as thousands of homes remained without power on Monday following
State tells High Court it remains dangerous to allow journalists into Gaza without military escort
In its updated response, the state acknowledged that the war has entered what it described as a “different factual phase,” following the
Tourists warned as drugs-related executions increase in Singapore
Would-be visitors to Singapore have been issued another reminder of the wealthy city-state’s zero-tolerance approach to narcotics with the hanging last year
Germany to host North Sea talks on Jan 26 to boost wind energy
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to host fellow nations bordering the North Sea later this month to discuss turning the region
Prosecutors file intent to indict Abu Latif crime boss, others in ‘Prince’ extortion affair
Police say the probe uncovered a network of extortion and financial offenses involving millions of shekels, carried out over a period of
Germany’s Wadephul to visit Lithuania, with Ukraine focus of talks
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to visit Lithuania on Monday against the backdrop of ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire in
IDF issues demolition order for home of terrorist who murdered two in northern Israel
According to the military, the demolition notice was delivered after security forces completed the sealing of the attacker’s home. The IDF has
What Britain’s silence on Iran’s protests says about its foreign policy priorities
Why is there no statement about supporting regime change in Iran? And why are there no comments about the international law violations
Ultra-Orthodox protests erupt across Israel on haredi IDF enlistment day
Disturbances occurred when protesters attempted to block vehicles by lying on the roadway in Kiryat Ono, Israel Police said. Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters
Staying in West Bank refugee camps will quell lone-wolf terror
Israel security forces apprehend five terrorists planning an imminent terror attack in the Barta To date, the IDF and the Shin Bet
IDF destroys two-kilometer-long Gaza terror tunnel in Beit Lahiya
IDF soldiers destroyed a two-kilometer-long terror tunnel in northern Gaza as part of ongoing operations to dismantle Hamas infrastructure, the military said.
Rick Steves Doesn’t Want You Overlooking This Food Spot While In France
Rick Steves offers a treasure trove of knowledge on European culture, and those planning a trip overseas in the near future are
German asylum requests halved in 2025
Ever fewer people are applying for asylum in Germany, according to data issued by the Interior Ministry on Sunday, which put first-time
Gunmen raid village in northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others
MINNA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 30 villagers have been killed while several others were abducted by gunmen who raided a village
Property industry remains an enemy within for Beijing’s economic targets
The slumbering property sector remains a threat to China’s economic growth because of its huge impact on the employment rate and consumer
Lebanon’s Salam outlines 2026 agenda with reforms, elections
Salam called on Hezbollah to hand over all weapons to the government, saying, “Contrary to rumors, no one intends to throw them
Yemen’s southern separatists welcome Saudi call for dialogue amid Saudi-UAE rift
Yemen’s southern separatists welcomed a Saudi call for dialogue as fighting eased in the south, raising hopes of de-escalation in a rare
BBC compensates family who survived Oct. 7 after filming inside home without consent
The Horensteins recieved NIS 120,000 from the British media outlet, along with an apology written in Hebrew by Middle East bureau chief
I made 2025 a year of travel—and I’m done with the “wait until retirement” myth
I’m the youngest person in the room almost every time I travel. In every instance where I had a chance to chat
IDF destroys Hamas shaft in northern Gaza with loaded ‘ready to fire’ rocket aimed at Sderot
The military slammed the terror organization for breaching the ceasefire, noting that loading the launcher is a violation of the US-brokered agreement.
Venezuelans in Madrid celebrate Maduro’s capture
Venezuelans living in exile in Spain celebrated the capture of the authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Madrid. Spanish media estimated their
Startled Venezuelans express relief but also fear after Maduro arrest
People on the streets of Venezuela experienced fear, confusion and relief after the surprise US attack on the country overnight; However, with
Warning for snow and ice extended
A weather warning for more snow and ice has been extended to cover much of the west side of the West Midlands.
Joshua flies back to UK after Nigeria car crash
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has flown back to the UK after a fatal car crash that killed two of his
Skills gap could be cut by employing migrant women
More than half a million migrant women could make a big contribution to reducing the skills shortage in Germany, according to a
Saudi Arabia welcomes request from Yemen to help resolve southern battle
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has welcomed a request from Yemen’s Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) for a forum in Riyadh to resolve