Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged stronger ties with Russia after meeting President Vladimir Putin on Monday, as Beijing flexed its diplomatic might at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan. With 10 member states in attendance, the gathering offers Xi the chance to demonstrate that Beijing has “friends and options ...
Bessent faces G20 ‘credibility test’Bessent faces G20 ‘credibility test’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s attempt to sell Washington’s economic agenda at this week’s G20 finance meeting will have to contend with global anxieties over US debt and the Iran war’s economic fallout. Bessent’s controversial interventions of recent weeks — propping up the Japanese yen and doubling Treasury’s bond purchases ...
Caregiver creep: how helping elderly relatives can snowball into a full-time jobCaregiver creep: how helping elderly relatives can snowball into a full-time job
Assisting an ageing loved one can start with small tasks but may lead to full-time caregiving that requires more support Helping an ageing parent or loved one often begins with easy-to-field requests: Pick up a prescription. Drive them to a doctor’s appointment. Grab groceries. However, light tasks – just “helping ...
How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disasterHow intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster
Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was likely triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific Ocean Remote Grand Canyon lodge hit by deadly flash flood boasts fabled history A deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon over the weekend was likely driven by a confluence ...
Lionel Messi’s international retirement serves as a reminder: Watch him while you still canLionel Messi’s international retirement serves as a reminder: Watch him while you still can
The Argentine’s career with Argentina was singular, and his exit is a reminder that all good things come to an end IIt was among the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi standing arms akimbo, looking up towards Argentina’s fervent supporters after losing the final. Tears streamed down ...
I’ve tested dozens of items to perfect my work-from-home setup. These 13 make all the differenceI’ve tested dozens of items to perfect my work-from-home setup. These 13 make all the difference
Build a home office you’ll actually enjoying working from with tried-and-true upgrades – from inexpensive speakers to a stand that can turn an iPad into a second monitor The best wireless earbuds in the US – tested Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, ...
UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon backs domestic and US stablecoinsUAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon backs domestic and US stablecoins
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed reportedly has interests in two stablecoin initiatives, one in the US and one at home in the UAE. The deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE national security adviser is a major shareholder in the holding company of a new US bank linked to World Liberty ...
Iran war widens split in Gulf stock marketsIran war widens split in Gulf stock markets
The Iran war is widening the divide between Gulf stock markets. Dubai and Qatar have fallen as they remain more exposed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia and Oman have performed positively. Qatar’s problems predate the war due to the post-2022 men’s soccer World Cup ...
UAE investigates Egyptian bank targeted by US sanctionsUAE investigates Egyptian bank targeted by US sanctions
The Central Bank of the UAE launched an investigation into the local branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr after the US Treasury said it would bar the lender’s UAE operations from dollar transactions over its dealings with Iran. The probe follows the US announcement last week of a fresh sanctions campaign ...
‘Creatures of expedience’‘Creatures of expedience’
by Jacob Weisberg. The scathing portrait of American elites’ accommodations to US President Donald Trump has a title styled after John F. Kennedy’s , but it’s a portrait of the opportunism of leaders focused on their own interests at the expense of civic life. Weisberg includes familiar stories like that ...