Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high of 1.25% as inflation rises
Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high of 1.25% as inflation rises Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation…
Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label
Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.
Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb
Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb Italy’s defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays. A commercial vessel is…
US Veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israeli bonds stance
A veteran was told he is ‘embarrassing’ his uniform for protesting Palm Beach County’s $1B investment in Israel bonds.
Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability
Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory. Syria’s…
UN findings show US strikes on Minab could be war crimes
UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE The ex-Oklahoma state trooper’s nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations. A US Immigration…
Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture
Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US prison for torturing prisoners under al-Assad’s regime. The US Department…
Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents
Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents Recurring floods disrupt daily life in Tunis, raising questions about drainage, transport and flood preparedness. A man wades through…
Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move
Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move Tehran gives Swedish official 48 hours to leave as Iran says Stockholm is bowing down to outside pressure. A general view of the…