Al Sharq monitors the joy of the World Cup on the Corniche and the towers October 18 2022, 07:00 AM Follow us: alsharq A+ A- World Cupdafnaworld CupWorld Cup 2022 Mohammed Al-Aqeedi Al-Dafna Towers were adorned with World Cup appearances and the flags of the participating countries in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, whose activities will start next November and continue until December 18, as the...

POLITICSCHINA Xi's speech short on detail, big on pride William Yang Taipei 18 hours ago18 hours ago At the Communist Party congress, President Xi spoke of the government's purported successes over the last five years. But experts said he was vague on the issue of Taiwan, as the party paves the way for his third term. https://p.dw.com/p/4IH08 On Sunday, President Xi Jinping struck a triumphant...

BUSINESSEGYPT Egypt to announce an ambitious hydrogen strategy Sergio Matalucci 31 minutes ago31 minutes ago Egypt will present a new energy vision for hydrogen at the next climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh in November. Its diversified approach could enhance Egypt's geopolitical standing and become a commercial success. https://p.dw.com/p/4IIdL Egypt first started producing hydrogen around the Aswan High Dam in 1960. At the time, the second-largest...

CONFLICTSUKRAINE Ukraine updates: Strikes target Kyiv 'power facility' 2 hours ago2 hours ago Three strikes have hit a power supply facility in northern Kyiv, officials said, while the northern city of Zhytomyr has been left without electricity and water due to Russian attacks. DW has the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/4IJ6l Three Russian strikes have hit a "power facility" in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday. The...

NEWS France starts sending natural gas directly to Germany Technical adjustments were necessary as the single pipeline between the two countries was originally intended only to deliver gas from Germany to France. A gas meter as German customers deal with energy price increases Germany says it should get through winter with gas storage facilities that are nearly 95% full France...

MIDDLE EAST Lebanon-Israel maritime and gas deal: Who benefits most? After a decade of wrangling over undersea gas fields, as well as threats of war over them, Lebanon and Israel have come to an agreement on disputed offshore territory. Now both sides are debating who got the best deal. A sign written in Hebrew, English and Arabic...

NEWS Eurowings strike expected to affect thousands of travelers The Lufthansa budget airline Eurowings says it still hopes to operate more than half of its planned flights. The strike comes after cockpit crew union failed to reach an agreement with the airline. Eurowings planes stacked up at an airport in Hamburg. The union announced the strike before the weekend,...

TOP STORIES OPINION Opinion: At China's party congress, there is no doubt Xi Jinping will cement his power China's Communist Party will elect new leadership at its 20th congress. But it is already clear current leader Xi Jinping will remain on top. Despite all challenges, Xi is more in charge than ever, DW's Dang Yuan says. Decorative plate showing...

EUROPE France: Is a new protest movement starting over cost of living? Tens of thousands of people have protested in Paris against the high cost of living and for a more decisive fight against climate change. But is it the beginning of a wider movement against President Macron's policies? Geschichte über die Demo in Paris On Sunday afternoon,...

NEWS Xi: China will never rule out use of force in Taiwan At the Chinese Communist Party Congress, President Xi Jinping said that "the resolution of the Taiwan issue is a matter for the Chinese themselves to decide." Taipei warned it will not back down on its sovereignty. Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during the opening ceremony of...

NEWS Ukraine: Putin says Germany made 'mistake' to side with NATO The Russian leader also chided Germany for canceling the Nord Stream 2 gas project following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, about which he said he had "no" regrets. Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Astana Putin's comments on Friday focused on Germany were thinly veiled admonishments of disapproval Russian President Vladimir...

MISCThe Top 100 U.S. Colleges, Ranked by TuitionPublished 2 years ago on November 7, 2020 By Nick Routley Tweet Share Share Reddit Email Click to view a larger version of this infographic Top 100 U.S. colleges ranked by tuition Top 100 U.S. Colleges, Ranked by Tuition Attending a good school in the U.S. comes at a price. Since 1985, college tuition has risen by roughly 500%, vastly outpacing almost all...

MARKETSAnimation: Berkshire Hathaway’s Holdings Since 1994Published 1 day ago on October 13, 2022 By Sjoerd Tilmans green checkmark iconFeatured Creator Article/Editing: Carmen Ang Tweet Share Share Reddit Email Visualizing Berkshire Hathaway’s Holdings Since 1994 If you’re a long-time follower of Visual Capitalist, then you probably know that we’re big fans of Warren Buffett. We’ve written numerous articles about the world-famous investor, covering everything from his early years to his most...

MISCWhat Types of People Appear Most on International Currencies?Published 6 hours ago on October 14, 2022 By NeoMam Studios green checkmark iconFeatured Creator Article/Editing: Carmen Ang Tweet Share Share Reddit Email What types of people are celebrated on the world's money? What Types of People Appear Most on International Currencies? On currencies throughout the world, you’ll see everything from revolutionaries to poets featured prominently. But how does this mix of...