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After their victory in the US midterm elections, the Democrats have promised to investigate corruption in the Trump administration. Critics say the president's Middle East deals is an area they should focus on.
Millions of tonnes of Ukrainian grain could be left without adequate storage as the war with Russia turns the Black Sea and its vital shipping lanes into battlefields, with consequences biting hard from Europe to the Middle East. It's a double blow for several countries in the region that rely heavily on Ukrainian grain, as it comes amid continuing attacks i
OTTAWA — The latest federal budget promises billions of dollars in affordability relief, but middle-income Canadians struggling with the cost of living may find little new immediate help in the spending plan.
Syrian brothers opened the business about 25 years ago in Pakūranga, East Auckland.
Seventy years after a ceasefire ended the France-Britain-Israel tripartite aggression on Egypt, the Middle East finds itself confronting another historical turning point. The 1956 Suez Crisis marked more than the decline of British and French imperial power. It exposed the limits of military force, demonstrated the power of political legitimacy and accelerat
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Oil prices rose Friday, with Brent crude climbing above $100 a barrel as traders weighed renewed security threats to Middle Eastern oil shipments.
A gay influencer in Taiwan who became famous dancing in high heels, and the filmmaker who trained his camera on him for nine years, both stare down middle age in “My Silly Flirty Boys.” The documentary from Taiwan-based Hong Kong filmmaker Frankie Sin is at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. Sin followed […]
As unions up the ante, the risks of a long-running dispute increase
Middlemore is the only major hospital in Auckland to be without an on-site polling booth.
The resounding Democratic win in the US midterm elections will make life harder for President Donald Trump, but it won’t flip US Middle East policy any time soon. The bigger shift is political. On Iran, military aid to Israel and Gulf security, the new majority can start questioning long-unchallenged assumptions and testing what Washington will actually sust
Thursday's increase is unlikely to be the last unless Middle East conflict resolved, said Andrew Bailey.
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The arts are dominated by the privileged because they come from backgrounds that support them financially
From the Philippines to Pakistan and Nigeria, people are turning to solar and batteries to cut utility bills or just keep lights and machinery on.
The Philippine's latest inflation number is the highest since February 2023.
The head of the Nato Parliamentary Assembly has called for deeper partnerships between the alliance and the Middle East to strengthen security and draw on lessons from the wars in Ukraine and Iran. “We live in a world where nobody can stand alone, so we need to deepen the co-operation and partnerships with our friends,” said Marcos Perestrello, president of
American voters — including vice-president JD Vance — want an end to Trump’s Iran war and Washington’s proximity to Israel
US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said the war with Iran was to blame for the Republican Party’s crushing defeat in the midterm elections, and voters across the country swung hard towards the Democrats in protest against the conflict. “The reason we lost is the war. The President himself said so last night,” Mr Vance wrote on X, referring to an intervi
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Oil futures sank to two-month lows after the Democratic sweep of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections raised market expectations for a quick resolution to the conflict in the Middle East, and eased concerns of a possible U.S. military escalation.
Despite the worldwide attention they garner, America ’s midterm elections are, first and foremost, a domestic affair. On Tuesday, voters delivered a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump’s Republicans, handing Democrats control of both houses of Congress. Yet the consequences of this shift will be felt far beyond Washington, and few regions have more
I’ve now lived in the UAE for more than a decade. From Abu Dhabi, I’ve watched three US presidential elections and numerous political decisions shape America’s direction since I left in 2014. My family and friends still live in Massachusetts , so what happens in the US continues to matter deeply to me, even though I am more than 10,000km away. But living abr
Rory McIlroy has downplayed safety concerns about competing at the Abu Dhabi Championship this week amid the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan was continuing its efforts for the restoration of peace in the Middle East amid escalating global fuel prices.</p> <p>The premier made the remarks while addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet. In his address, he noted that global oil prices had “skyrocketed” due to the instability in
Democrats are making sweeping gains as American voters swung heavily against Republicans in elections for the Senate, House of Representatives and state governors.
Markets volatile ahead of US midterm elections
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi stressed the need for all parties to commit to implementing the Gaza ceasefire agreement, facilitating humanitarian aid access, and rapidly starting reconstruction during a phone call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Tuesday. Al-Sisi reiterated that there is no path to lasting regional peace without a serious
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with his Qatari and Iraqi counterparts on Tuesday, urging intensified diplomatic efforts and flexibility to prevent the Middle East from slipping into a broader military confrontation. In a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the two top diplo
Several Middle Eastern countries are raising their preparedness by running safety drills at key sites, increasing food supplies and testing military capabilities. The move comes as Iran's attacks on shipping lanes strain supply chains and as US-Iran negotiations fail to reach a breakthrough, raising the prospects of a wider war. US President Donald Trump’s r
BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.
China has emerged as a key hub for illicit money flows, but Washington is reluctant to crack down, officials say.
The Asian Cup has become the latest sporting event to be affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Organizers cite "exceptional circumstances" in Saudi Arabia, which has seen several Houthi attacks of late.
A Canadian island reliant on the U.S. for everyday necessities is caught in the middle as tensions strain a centuries-old relationship.
Oil futures settled lower in a choppy session, with concerns about U.S. strikes on Iranian targets cushioned by continued diplomatic efforts to bring the U.S. and Iran to a conflict settlement.
The men's Asian Cup, in which the Socceroos are among the heavy favourites, has been postponed until December 2027 due to security concerns in the host nation, Saudi Arabia.
Leaders of the Middle Belt have called for Nigeria’s regional restructuring and the creation of new states to address political and structural imbalances. Read More: https://punchng.com/middle-belt-leaders-demand-regional-restructuring-new-states/
Its share of world oil production is enough that disruptions still come as a shock.
Beijing urges dialogue on US-Iran war, sends envoy to Gulf as Xi hosts first Omani head of state visit since 1978.
<p>China stepped up diplomatic efforts on Monday to resolve the Middle East crisis, urging a return to the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2041399/iran-wary-of-trumps-intentions-despite-continuing-talks-with-us-security-source">negotiating table</a> in back-to-back meetings with Iranian, Omani and Saudi officials in Beijing.</p> <p>The meetings come days
The Middle East and Gulf region should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry and China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Oman's sultan on Monday
"The Middle East Gulf region should not become an arena for great-power rivalry and geopolitical conflict. Peace and stability in the region require joint nurturing and protection by all parties," says Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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The anniversary coincides with a significant restructuring of Al Jazeera Media Network’s Arabic-language news services.
MotoGP says Yamaha's lack of participation at next weekend's event in Lusail 'carries sporting implications'.
The Middle East continues to reveal traces of its ancient past, with discoveries offering new insight into how early civilisations lived, worshipped and organised society. Since January, archaeologists have uncovered ancient burial chambers, royal monuments and prehistoric artworks. Some finds may answer long-standing historical questions, while others are c
The bout went ahead in Riyadh after a week in which the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted Iran-aligned Houthi missiles and drones aimed at the capital.
Canelo Alvarez reclaimed the WBC super middleweight championship with a dominant performance Saturday over Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has warned that any threat to Gulf security would reverberate across the wider Middle East, and called for a shift from crisis management to building a regional order capable of preventing conflict. Mr Abdelatty was speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue annual security forum in Bahrain, where he stressed that instabili
En dos eventos históricos, uno en Windsor y el otro en Oslo, las futuras reinas y sus diamantes y amatistas fueron protagonistas
<p>HYDERABAD: Carpeting of a new road and opening it for traffic, despite many electricity poles still standing in the middle of the dual carriageway, has triggered a heated debate on social media as travelers risk life and limb. </p> <p>Responding to the criticism from people, the Sindh government defended its decision to complete and open the road — connec
The Middle East conflict has disrupted fertiliser supplies from the region to global markets, posing a risk to global food production and crop yields, analysts said. Volumes have plummeted as the Strait of Hormuz , a vital trade route, remains largely closed, with ships attempting to transit the waterway facing attacks. Saudi Arabia is moving fertilisers ove
The most revealing part of crypto's largest theft was not the hack itself, but how much of the stolen money could be stopped by a handful of private companies. Within hours, Tether froze more than $1.56 billion of USDT, Circle blocked more than $800 million of USDC, and Ripple and World Liberty Financial added several hundred million between them. By Friday,
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