China conducts first moon lander test
China conducts first moon lander test. Photo REUTERS BEIJING: The lander’s ascent and descent systems underwent comprehensive verification at a site in Hebei province that was designed to simulate the…
Trump’s higher tariffs kick in worldwide
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in on Thursday, raising the average US import duty to its highest in a century and…
Israel says it will take control of Gaza City, escalating war with Hamas
Share Australia warns Israel ‘not to go down this path’ Australia urged Israel “not to go down this path,” saying it would “only worsen the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.” Foreign…
Satellite images show Israel preparing for a possible ground invasion of Gaza, sources say
WASHINGTON — Commercial satellite images show the Israeli military building up troops and equipment near the border with Gaza that would support a possible new ground invasion of the Palestinian…
Why insurers worry the world could soon become uninsurable
A firefighting helicopter flies near as a home burns from the Mountain Fire on November 6, 2024 in Camarillo, California. David Mcnew | Getty Images News | Getty Images Top…
The UK government won’t admit it, but tax rises are coming — and there are no good options
People walk near the Elizabeth Tower, commonly referred to as Big Ben, near the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, central London on April 18, 2017. JUSTIN TALLIS | AFP |…
Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan for new military push in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans for a new military push in the Gaza Strip have raised warnings from the army leadership, opposition from hostage families and concerns that more…
Canada murders spark calls to label India’s Bishnoi gang a ‘terror’ group
On a crisp spring morning in Brampton town of Canada’s Ontario province in May, Harjit Singh Dhadda meticulously tied his traditional sage green turban as he got ready for work.…
UK homelessness minister resigns over claim she evicted tenants, hiked rent
The resignation is a blow for the Labour government, which trails Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK party in polls. Britain’s minister for homelessness has resigned over allegations that she evicted…
Israeli security cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City: Report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested earlier this week that Israel will ‘take control of all Gaza’. Israel’s security cabinet has approved Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to occupy Gaza…