Gaza peace plan faces high hurdles three months into ceasefire
A US-brokered ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect three months ago. But the second phase of the…
K-pop might win at the Grammys for the first time
Two things can be true at once. K-pop is an inextricable force in global pop culture, and it…
Oil gains as market weighs Iran, Russia supply risks; dealmaking for Venezuela in focus
Iran unrest, Russia-Ukraine war raise supply concernsGlobal inventories rise, oversupply may limit price gainsWhite House to meet oil…
Dollar poised for second straight week of gains after US jobs data
Dollar on track to extend winning streak into fourth dayAnticipated Supreme Court tariff ruling not happening on FridayUS…
Nearly 20 flights between Dubai and Iranian cities cancelled
DUBAI, Jan 9 (Reuters) – At least 17 flydubai flights scheduled for Friday between Dubai and Iranian cities…
Chinese automaker Xpeng touts AI pivot in face of fierce competition
GUANGZHOU, China, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Chinese automaker Xpeng (9868.HK), opens new tab said it wanted to become…
Some whales restrand at New Zealand’s Farewell Spit, six die
AUCKLAND, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Fifteen whales restranded and six have died after a mass stranding at Farewell…
Iran’s rulers face legitimacy crisis amid spreading unrest
Unrest reflects gulf between young population and rulersProtesters say aggressive foreign policy does not help themAnalysts say crackdowns…
US, Israel, Syria to set up joint framework to ease tensions
The US government has announced it will launch a joint mechanism with Israel and Syria to ease tensions…
Treasury’s Bessent says Iran facing precarious moment, economy in trouble
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Iran’s economy is facing high inflation and other challenges, partly due…
India detains environmental activist over anti-fossil fuel work
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – An environmental activist working on an effort to coordinate a global treaty to…
Israel bars some aid workers from Gaza as groups face suspension
Item 1 of 4 A general view of tent shelters housing displaced Palestinians who lost their homes during…