Mahsa Amini awarded EU's Sakharov human rights prize
The 22-year-old died in custody after allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code, sparking mass protests.
2023-10-20 00:23
Ukraine war: Kyiv troop build-up reported across Dnipro river
Ukraine appears to be expanding its forces on the Russian-occupied left or eastern bank of the river.
2023-10-19 23:22
Aid delivery waits to enter Gaza from Egypt at Rafah crossing
About 20 trucks may cross into Gaza after a deal with the US, but aid organisations warn it's not enough.
2023-10-19 18:53
Bank Indonesia Unexpectedly Resumes Rate Hike to Support Rupiah
Indonesia’s central bank resumed raising interest rates, surprising the markets as it moved to help bolster the rupiah
2023-10-19 16:21
Sunak Lands in Israel as UK Joins Effort to Contain Conflict
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day visit to the wider region, as the
2023-10-19 15:53
Egypt Stocks Rally to New High as Locals Buy on Devaluation Bets
Egyptian stocks rallied to fresh highs this week even as tensions escalated in the Middle East, as local
2023-10-19 15:20
Bank of Korea to Keep Rate on Hold as Debt, Conflict Weigh on Economy
The Bank of Korea is poised to hold its benchmark interest rate steady as it seeks to quell
2023-10-19 15:20
As Sanctions Lift on Venezuelan Oil, China’s Refiners Will Face Stiffer Competition
The rollback of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could rob Chinese buyers of one of their cheapest sources
2023-10-19 13:59
BOK Caution Strengthens as Israel-Hamas Conflict Heightens Risks
The Bank of Korea flagged heightened uncertainty stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict as it stood pat on policy
2023-10-19 11:52
Oil Dips as Mideast Crisis Simmers and US Eases Venezuela Curbs
Oil fell from a two-week high as traders tracked tensions in the Middle East and the US eased
2023-10-19 09:57
Biden stands with Israel but US diplomacy challenges remain in the Middle East
President Joe Biden left for home after seven hours in the Israeli war zone with an increasingly tense Middle East in worse shape than when he arrived.
2023-10-19 06:55
Alex Danzig: Fears grow for much-loved historian kidnapped by Hamas
The abduction of Holocaust expert Alex Danzig has caused particular distress in Israel and Poland.
2023-10-19 00:54