People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says. ...
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Republican bill calls for US to open financial system to SomalilandRepublican bill calls for US to open financial system to Somaliland
The Scoop A US Congressman has filed a bill requiring the Treasury Department to identify the regulatory barriers blocking breakaway region Somaliland’s access to the US financial system — and recommend what Washington can do to remove them. The Somaliland Economic Access and Opportunity Act, filed on Thursday, targets a ...
African governments tackle online gamblingAfrican governments tackle online gambling
African governments are imposing restrictions on online betting amid growing fears of a rise in gambling addiction on the continent. South Africa’s gambling industry regulator estimates that around two-thirds of adults engage in online bets, more than double 2017 levels. In response, Pretoria has proposed a 20% tax on online ...
Palestinians pray in street after Israeli authorities close al-Aqsa mosque – videoPalestinians pray in street after Israeli authorities close al-Aqsa mosque – video
Hundreds of Muslims gathered outside the walls of the Old City in occupied East Jerusalem for Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday after al-Aqsa mosque was closed by Israeli authorities. Israel said the closure was part of security measures linked to the country’s escalating war with Iran, but Palestinians said the ...
Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into SydneySeveral injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney
Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport. ...
Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PMTrump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM
In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn’t inform allies about his plan to attack Iran. ...
Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran warRussia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit. ...
‘The saddest day for Muslim worshippers in Jerusalem’: al-Aqsa mosque closed at Eid‘The saddest day for Muslim worshippers in Jerusalem’: al-Aqsa mosque closed at Eid
Palestinians say the move is part of a wider Israeli strategy to leverage security tensions to tighten restrictions For the first time since 1967, al-Aqsa mosque – Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site – will be closed at the end of Ramadan on Friday, with tensions rising among Palestinians as Israeli ...
Strain evident in Trump-Takaichi White House meetingStrain evident in Trump-Takaichi White House meeting
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi heralded her warm ties with US President Donald Trump in a White House meeting on Thursday, but the strain in the countries’ alliance was evident. Even as Trump praised Japan for joining several Western countries in pledging to help stabilize global energy markets, he said ...
Gold, other metals fall as Iran war roils commoditiesGold, other metals fall as Iran war roils commodities
The prices of metals both precious and industrial fell Thursday as the Iran war roiled global commodities markets. The selloff hit copper and palladium, joining gold and silver, which have fallen since the war began. Gold is typically seen as a safe-haven asset, but surging oil prices have spurred concerns ...