Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge
Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday for the first time since the 2007 global…
Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed
A Pentagon watchdog has revealed that the United States lost dozens of aircraft, including at least 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones, and that hundreds of buildings and structures used by the…
Why is pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil suing Columbia University?
EXPLAINER Why is pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil suing Columbia University? Mahmoud Khalil speaks to people as they gather at Bryant Park to participate in a ‘Stop starving Gaza’ march, in…
Political donors could face tougher residency rules
It also wants to introduce a minimum residency period of at least 12 months in which the cap would still apply for those who move back to the UK. It…
Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029
Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029 Kenyan capital to host Africa’s first Athletics Worlds, beating bids from London, Munich and Rome. Nairobi has previously hosted the World under-20…
UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents
UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents The experts say courts, police, security services, prosecutors, and prison authorities work together to silence real or perceived government…
Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
Denmark has accused a Russian warship of firing two emergency flares at one of its helicopters while it was tracking the vessel in the Baltic Sea. The Danish government has…
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters
EXPLAINER US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters Trump has repeatedly criticised mail-in votes and has attempted to restrict them ahead of the midterms. A…
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions. Senator Mitch McConnell returns home following a…
Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response
Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response Saudi-led coalition promises to respond ‘firmly’ to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia. Video Duration 02…