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…
Israel strikes Gaza rocket launch site, ceasefire deal under strain
Israel says it struck launch site in Gaza after failed rocket launchPalestinian health ministry says two hurt by…
Saudi coalition says separatist leader fled Yemen with UAE help, advances in Aden
Item 1 of 3 A member of forces loyal to the Southern Transitional Council stands next to a…
Dollar flat against major currencies as investors assess labor data
Dollar roughly unchanged vs euro after subdued German inflation figuresYen unaffected by China’s ban of dual-use items to…
Beijing mulls intervention in Meta’s deal to buy Manus amid AI ‘brain drain’ fears
Chinese authorities are considering whether to step in over Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Manus – an artificial intellligence…
Israel reports bird flu outbreak on farm in north, WOAH says
PARIS, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Israel reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm…
China reviews Meta’s purchase of AI startup Manus, FT reports
Jan 6 (Reuters) – Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s (META.O), opens new tab $2 billion acquisition of artificial…
Vietnam reports 8% growth in 2025 despite US tariffs
Vietnam said on Monday its economy expanded 8.0% last year, thanks to strong gains in services, construction and…
Iran’s leaders struggle to end protests, US action in Venezuela stokes fears
US capture of Maduro intensifies Tehran’s anxietyProtests grow amid economic crisis and public angerIran torn between unrest at…