Slower US job growth expected in December; unemployment rate likely dipped
Nonfarm payrolls are forecast increasing 60,000 in DecemberThe unemployment rate is expected to have eased to 4.5% from…
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…
TPG in talks to buy UnitedHealth’s Optum UK unit, Sky News reports
Jan 6 (Reuters) – U.S. private equity firm TPG (TPG.O), opens new tab is close to acquiring UnitedHealth’s…
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…
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…
NASA considers rare early ISS crew return due to astronaut’s medical issue
Jan 8 (Reuters) – NASA is considering a rare early return of its crew from the International Space…