A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia’s economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue. Russia’s economy has held up longer than many expected, defying Western sanctions. But four years into the Russia-Ukraine war, the strain is starting to bite. Growth is forecast to slow to its weakest pace since … Read more
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village BBC Settlers continue to block Palestinian homes after IDF attempt to evacuate them The Times of Israel Israeli settler extremists clash with IDF, lay siege to West Bank village The Jerusalem Post Settlers blockade Palestinian homes for second day as IDF holds off evacuation Ynetnews IDF clashes with settlers as … Read more
World’s largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom. Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026 Taiwan’s tech titan Foxconn has reported a forecast-busting second-quarter net profit, as exploding demand for artificial intelligence servers needed in data centres powers the company’s growth. The world’s largest contract electronics maker said on Wednesday … Read more
A district at the epicenter of Colombia’s powerful earthquake is dealing with structural damage and a lack of water and electricity a day after the tremor, community leader Jeison Guevara told CNN. La Italia district, located in the mountainous municipality of San José del Palmar, hasn’t yet reported any deaths but several buildings and roads … Read more
Cali, Colombia – A day after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook western Colombia, rescue teams are frantically fighting through the rubble of collapsed buildings to find survivors and recover bodies. The powerful quake has caused at least 254 deaths nationwide, most of them concentrated in the cities of Pereira and Cali, according to government figures. … Read more
Baka’s confirmation is the latest repudiation of Viktor Orban’s legacy by Hungary’s new leaders Published On 11 Aug 202611 Aug 2026 Hungary’s parliament has confirmed Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief and critic of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as the country’s next president. The National Assembly voted in a secret ballot on Tuesday … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in its attacks, as another night of bombardment killed at least nine civilians and injured dozens of others. Zelenskyy said Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in their attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, where local officials said … Read more
Officials accuse the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out the killings, saying the grave held the remains of children and women. Published On 11 Aug 202611 Aug 2026 Sudanese armed forces have discovered at least 25 bodies in a mass grave in the southeastern Blue Nile State, with local officials accusing the paramilitary Rapid Support … Read more
When the shaking started, I was on my way to my son’s school in southern Cali for an 8 a.m. appointment. My car began moving in a very strange way, and it wasn’t until we saw utility poles swaying that we realized an earthquake was happening. When I arrived at the school, the appointment had … Read more
Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the U.S.-brokered 15-point peace plan for Gaza. What are the consequences for Palestinians? And what risks for Netanyahu in defying Donald Trump? Presenter: Per Nyberg Guests: Mitchell Barak — Founder of KEEVOON Research Strategy and Communications, former aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Foreign Ministry. Adnan Joulani … Read more