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Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers hurt by turbulence

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/11/2024 - 05:22
Airline offers $10,000 to passengers with minor injuries, invites seriously hurt to discuss compensation offer.

India’s Modi wooed women voters. Did the strategy work in the election?

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/11/2024 - 04:56
The pitch was clear — the results mixed for Modi's BJP. And India will see a dip in women MPs in its incoming parliament

US stock market hits new record ahead of interest rates decision

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/11/2024 - 04:27
S&P 500 gains 0.3 percent ahead of US Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates.

S Korea says it fired warning shots after N Korean soldiers crossed border

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/11/2024 - 03:34
Incident took place on Sunday at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between the two countries.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 837

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/11/2024 - 02:52
As the war enters is 837th day, these are the main developments.

Apple unveils long-awaited AI strategy, partnership with OpenAI

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/11/2024 - 02:48
CEO Tim Cook says new AI features are the 'next big step for Apple'.

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/11/2024 - 02:36
Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough.

UN Security Council passes resolution urging Hamas to accept ceasefire

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 21:27
he UN Security Council approved a US-sponsored resolution calling on Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal.

US Gaza aid pier not used in Israel’s captives rescue mission: Pentagon

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 21:24
US says it is 'incidental' that deadly Israeli operation took place near floating dock built to deliver aid to Gaza.

UN Security Council endorses US-sponsored Gaza ceasefire resolution

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 21:18
Fourteen countries vote for the resolution, which welcomes a Gaza ceasefire proposal, as Russia abstains.

What role does the president play in Iran?

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 20:31
Six candidates have been cleared to run in this month's presidential election.

Plane carrying Malawi VP goes missing

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 20:24
A military plane carrying Malawi’s Vice President and nine others has gone missing.

British TV’s Dr Michael Mosley likely died of natural causes, police say

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 20:03
A post-mortem ruled out foul play in the death of Mosley, who went missing on a Greek island last week.

Hajj dream of a Gaza couple remains unfulfilled

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 20:01
Mahmoud and Fatima Jarghoun, a Palestinian couple from Gaza, have been applying for about 18 years to perform the hajj.

Belgium seeks new government after PM De Croo resigns

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 19:40
Alexander De Croo resigned after his Flemish Liberal's party slumped in Belgium elections.

Several killed in Israeli attacks as Gaza hospitals appeal for help

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 18:24
Hospitals in Gaza hampered by months of Israeli attacks and blockade struggle to treat patients as death toll mounts.

Aircraft carrying Malawi vice president missing, search under way

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 18:15
President orders search operation after plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima went missing.

Stateless in Syria

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 17:30
A controversial aid worker is stranded in war-torn Syria when he is deprived of his citizenship by the UK government.

Antony Blinken in Middle East, says he is focused on Gaza ceasefire deal

Around The Globe - Mon, 06/10/2024 - 17:19
Top US diplomat says countries in the region should press Hamas to accept Biden's ceasefire proposal.

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