Lebanon slides deeper into chaos, no sign of new government
Main roads across Lebanon were closed on Wednesday in fresh protests after President Michel Aoun angered demonstrators by urging them to end their revolt against...
Dutch government to cut speed limit to reduce nitrogen pollution
The Netherlands’ Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Wednesday the country’s speed limit would be cut to a maximum of 100 kilometers per hour (62...
Spanish police seeking Venezuelan ex-spymaster
Spanish police said on Wednesday they were searching for Venezuela’s former military intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal, days after local media including EFE news agency reported...
Protesters blockade universities, business district as chaos grips Hong Kong
Hong Kong anti-government protesters paralysed parts of the Asian financial hub for a third day on Wednesday, with some transport links, schools and many businesses...
Cathay Pacific cuts profit guidance for second time amid Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd on Wednesday said the short-term outlook remained “challenging and uncertain” due to anti-government protests in its home market as...
Indian wrestler Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title
Competing at the Olympic Games is the dream of most athletes but Indian wrestler Ritu Phogat has always wanted to script a different destiny....
Venice mayor to declare flood disaster after second worst high tide
Venice’s mayor prepared to declare the city a disaster zone on Wednesday after the second highest tide ever recorded flooded its historic basilica and left...
Alibaba poised to launch record-breaking $13.4 billion HK share sale: sources
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is poised to launch a Hong Kong share sale expected to raise up to $13.4 billion as soon as Thursday,...
Moscow accuses U.S. of hunting Russians after Israel extradites suspected hacker
Russia on Wednesday accused Washington of hunting its citizens across the world and said it had made a formal diplomatic protest after Israel extradited a...
UK’s Johnson has 10-point lead over Labour before election: Kantar poll
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has a 10-point lead over the opposition Labour Party, according to an opinion poll published by market research...