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Back to homepage / Americas Two astronauts stranded on ISS will return to Earth in February 2025 with SpaceX NASA on Saturday said it would wait until next year to bring the two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station back to Earth on a SpaceX shuttle. Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore have been unable to get home because...

Back to homepage / Europe Islamic State group claims responsibility for deadly knife attack in Solingen, Germany The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that killed three people and wounded at least eight others, saying in a statement on its Telegram account that it was "in revenge for Muslims in Palestine and everywhere". Issued on: 24/08/2024...

MIDDLE EAST 11 HOURS AGO Gaza ceasefire deal 'now is in sight', US envoy tells UN Security Council Hamas says the US is "merely buying time for Israel to continue its genocide". Displaced Palestinians make their way after fleeing the western part of Khan Younis. / Photo: Reuters REUTERS Displaced Palestinians make their way after fleeing the western part of Khan Younis. / Photo: Reuters A...

MIDDLE EAST 7 HOURS AGO Live blog: Palestine invites those 'who have spine' to visit besieged Gaza Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 322nd day, has killed at least 40,265 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded over 93,144 others, a conservative estimate, with 10,000+ believed to be buried under debris of bombed homes. Palestinians gather to check a building...

7 HOURS AGO Venezuela's Supreme Court confirms Maduro's election win Country's top court validates President Nicolas Maduro's victory, ending weeks of uncertainty marked by fierce clashes and accusations between the ruling party and opposition. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro participates in a march in support of his victory in the July 28 elections, in Caracas / Photo: Reuters REUTERS Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro participates in...

MIDDLE EAST 7 HOURS AGO Live blog: Palestine invites those 'who have spine' to visit besieged Gaza Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 322nd day, has killed at least 40,265 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded over 93,144 others, a conservative estimate, with 10,000+ believed to be buried under debris of bombed homes. Palestinians gather to check a building...

MAGAZINE 8 DAYS AGO Search this: Why is the US trying to break up Google? The tech giant is accused of exploiting its market dominance and killing competition with the sheer weight of its global reach and financial clout. Google has been paying hardware makers like Apple and Samsung “billions” of dollars over the decades for “prime placement” of its apps on their...

OPINION 8 HOURS AGO Trump vs. Harris: Different styles, same US foreign policy playbook? Despite their vastly different personalities and styles, how far apart are the two US presidential candidates on international relations? Hamzah Rifaat HAMZAH RIFAAT This combination of photos shows Vice President Kamala Harris, left, on Aug. 7, 2024 and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 31, 2024. OTHERS This combination of...

MAGAZINE 13 HOURS AGO Germany's blind eye: Protecting Israel while prosecuting Palestine German courts have been prosecuting pro-Palestinian activists for alleged anti-Israel slogans like "from the river to the sea," prioritising Israel's security over free speech and stifling dissent, all in the name of historical responsibility. People hold a banner during a protest in central Berlin denouncing Israeli military actions in Gaza. Photo:...

MIDDLE EAST 16 HOURS AGO Israeli settler arrests mean nothing amid ethnic cleansing, say activists Following a violent attack by settlers on the Palestinian village of Jit, Israeli police arrested four suspects but rights activists say such measures are insufficient. Saad Hasan SAAD HASAN Israeli settlers attack Palestinians with guns and Molotov cocktails / Photo: AA Archive AA ARCHIVE Israeli settlers attack Palestinians with guns...

Back to homepage / Live news Alibaba to upgrade Hong Kong listing amid profit drop Hong Kong (AFP) – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Friday it would upgrade its Hong Kong-listed shares to primary status, opening it up to China's huge army of investors that could potentially rake in billions of dollars for the firm. Issued on: 23/08/2024 - 05:39 Modified: 23/08/2024 -...

Back to homepage / Live news Asian stocks slip with Wall St ahead of Powell, yen rises Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian investors jockeyed for position ahead of a much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell later Friday, as the dollar weakened amid speculation about how big an expected interest rate cut next month could be. Issued on: 23/08/2024 - 05:11 3...

Back to homepage / Americas 'UNCOMMITTED MOVEMENT' Kamala Harris walks the line with US voters pushing for a policy shift on Gaza It is time for Kamala Harris to shine as the Democratic National Convention entered its fourth day on Thursday. Closely watching her every word are delegates and voters of the “uncommitted movement”, a small but influential group who are fervently...

Back to homepage / Americas Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination, vows to be president 'for all Americans' Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night as she accepted her party's historic presidential nomination, seizing one of her few remaining opportunities to appeal to an audience of millions. Harris detailed on her life story, contrasted her vision...