NATO’s Arctic activity poses ‘direct threat’ to Russia, Lavrov warns
Russia sees NATO activity in the Arctic as a direct security threat, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an article published on Monday, as the alliance members boost their presence in the region in the wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine. In…
China’s factory activity shrinks for second straight month
LIUZHOU, CHINA – JULY 25: Robotic arms assemble auto parts at the workshop of Guangxi Liuzhou Zhuotong Auto Parts Co., Ltd. on July 25, 2026 in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. He Huawen | Visual China Group | Getty Images…
Flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park leaves about 15 missing
About 15 people may be missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said in a statement Sunday. Video footage taken by hikers shows a torrent of muddy water rushing by a trail and under footbridges as well as logs…
Oil rises over 1% after U.S. forces strike Iran’s Larak Island
Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images Oil rose Monday, amid heightened concerns over supply disruptions after U.S. forces struck two Iranian…
US Treasury bars certain journalists from G20 meeting in North Carolina
The US Treasury Department is preventing certain journalists from covering a finance meeting among the world’s most powerful countries, the latest example of how President Donald Trump‘s administration has restricted media access. Individual…
K-beauty giant APR’s shares up 100% this year ahead of U.S. Costco launch in September
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 18: Attendees are seen sampling products at the VIP Preview of the medicube Glowland Pop Up on March 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images) Robin L Marshall | Getty Images…
Middle East Live: US strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 31/08/2026 – 01:02Modified: 31/08/2026 – 01:52 The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington transits the Strait of Malacca on August 13, 2026. © US Navy via Reuters US forces struck Iranian…
Nepal flood relief vehicles trapped as heavy rain turns roads to mud
Heavy rain has hampered relief efforts in Nepal where thousands remain missing after flash floods hit its border with Tibet. Fuente: Leer la noticia original
China’s super-rich fled Singapore. Now they want to come back
A wealthy Chinese family. Viewstock | View Stock | Getty Images A year ago, wealthy Chinese families were souring on Singapore. Its rules felt onerous, its nightlife subdued. Other cities seemed easier or more exciting. Now they want to come back. …
France: Far-right and far-left lead polls
On April 18 and May 2 next year, France will vote to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron. The outgoing president, who has served two terms, cannot run again, while the latest opinion polls are predicting a victory for Marine Le Pen of the…