US hits Iran in response to troop deaths as Israel warns of spillover
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched more airstrikes in Iran on Sunday in response…
Luxury consumers seen nudging sector back to growth despite global tensions
MILAN (AP) — Luxury consumers are cautiously resuming purchases of apparel, handbags and cosmetics despite continued geopolitical uncertainty,…
Iran war makes energy security a top priority in Southeast Asia
BANGKOK (AP) — The war in Iran has exposed major risks for Southeast Asia that could cost the…
Crude slides 18% from May as demand fears overtake Hormuz supply shock
Crude oil prices experienced significant volatility between mid-May and early June. Brent crude retreated from $***.**/barrel on May…
Israel steps up evictions and demolitions in east Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Fakhri Abu Diab fought for decades to save his home. But when Israeli authorities arrived…
UN report alleges war crimes in Gaza, citing extrajudicial killings and maiming
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Hamas militants and police units in Gaza beat, maimed and publicly executed dozens…
Sweden plans to ban mobile phones in schools
MALMÖ, Sweden (AP) — Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban…
China’s Tencent to open payments network for PayPal users
HONG KONG (AP) — PayPal users will be able to make cashless payments in China using QR codes…
Argentina rescues 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in exotic wildlife seizure
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in what…
Rwanda begins collecting DNA in the wild to track mountain gorilla and other species
MUSANZE, Rwanda (AP) — A guide called out to endangered golden monkeys with grunts and clicks to signal…
Eastern Congo sees a third attack on health centers treating Ebola
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of the…
South African authorities declare national disaster over deadly flooding
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 10 people are dead with many homes destroyed in flooding caused by torrential…