U.S. sees signs Iran or allies may be planning more attacks: Pentagon chief
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday there were indications Iran or forces it backs may be planning additional attacks, warning that the “game...
Power imbalance in new Austrian coalition shows as deal is unveiled
The dominant position of Austrian conservatives led by Sebastian Kurz in their new governing alliance with the Greens was clear on Thursday as they presented...
UAE clinches two world records with NYE fireworks
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah set two Guinness World Records for fireworks displays on Wednesday....
Novo Nordisk to offer free insulin to U.S. patients in immediate need
Novo Nordisk said on Thursday it would offer free, one-time supply of insulin to people in immediate need and at risk of rationing the medication,...
Israel Aerospace to build Israel’s next communication satellite
State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) [ISRAI.UL] said on Thursday it signed with the Israeli government to build the country’s next communication satellite....
Wall Street kicks off 2020 at record levels on China stimulus, trade hopes
U.S. stocks extended their rally into the new year, with all three major indexes hitting record highs on Thursday, as fresh stimulus from Beijing to...
Ethiopia relaxes curbs on political gatherings with new anti-terror law
Ethiopia’s parliament on Thursday passed an anti-terrorism law that relaxed restrictions on political gatherings, broadening reforms introduced under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed....
German zoo blaze was caused by New Year gesture gone wrong: police
A Chinese lantern, launched by a 60-year-old mother and her two adult daughters in a New Year’s Eve celebration, caused the fire at a German...
Tesla says will start delivering China-made Model 3s to public on Jan. 7
Tesla Inc will deliver its first China-made Model 3 sedans to the public on Jan. 7 at an event at its Shanghai plant, a representative...
Castro drops out of 2020 U.S. presidential race
Julian Castro, the grandson of a Mexican immigrant who became San Antonio mayor and a U.S. housing secretary, suspended his 2020 Democratic presidential run on...
