Bessent said no economic relief for Russia until Ukraine war ends
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Asheville, N.C. on Aug. 31, 2026. Courtesy: U.S. Treasury Department U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly told Russian…
Melting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding – The Debate
One of the tragic consequences of global warming. Scientists will tell us whether receding glaciers are to blame for last Wednesday’s ice shelf collapse that triggered a catastrophic flood, cascading down more than 3,000 meters from the Chinese border…
Shein shares slide in long-awaited stock market debut
Shares in fast-fashion giant Shein fell by almost 8% in their highly anticipated stock market debut on Tuesday as it listed in Hong Kong after a long quest to go public. It comes after failed attempts to list in the US and UK, as concerns were raised…
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s shares drop 8% in Hong Kong market debut
This picture shows signage of cross-border fast fashion e-commerce company SHEIN. Jade Gao | Afp | Getty Images Shares of Shein fell 8% in their trading debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday, after a tepid IPO that saw the fast-fashion giant’s valuation…
Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least four
A «massive» Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding areas killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen others, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. The strikes came as children were set to return to school after the summer…
Dan Driscoll: US army secretary resigns after months of tension
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation after about 18 months in the role. His departure was confirmed by CBS, the BBC’s US media partner, which reported it came after months of conflict between him and Defence Secretary Pete…
Presentación del ‘Informe Cuba 2025’
Miami/La Red de Observatorios Independientes de Cuba presentará en Miami su Informe Cuba 2025, una investigación que ofrece una amplia radiografía de la situación de la Isla durante el pasado año y reúne información sobre pobreza, inseguridad…
Venezuela grants North American Blue Energy Partners 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields
A Venezuelan flag waves in front of oil tanker on lake in Maracaibo, Venezuela on July 27, 2026. Jose Isaac Bula | Anadolu | Getty Images Venezuelan interim authorities have granted U.S.-backed North American Blue Energy Partners, or NABEP, 100-year…
Duane “Keffe D” Davis found guilty in Tupac Shakur murder
A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades. The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of a single count of murder…
Watch: Moment Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis is found guilty of Tupac Shakur’s murder
Duane «Keffe D» Davis, a 63-year-old former gang boss, has been found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur. The famous rapper was shot multiple times on 7 September 1996 in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas and died several days later. Davis was…