U.S. turning Gulf region into ‘tinderbox’: Iran’s Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the United States on Monday of turning the Gulf region into a “matchbox ready to ignite”, according to...
UK’s Labour calls for grouse shooting review as ‘Glorious Twelfth’ begins
Britain’s opposition Labour Party called on Monday for a review into driven grouse shooting, saying the sport’s impact on the environment needed to be assessed....
‘Chaps Olympiad’ celebrates British eccentricities with tea and cucumber sandwiches
A celebration of British eccentricities took place in Lewes, Sussex on Sunday, with contestants vying to show off the most gentlemanly conduct. Rough cut (no...
Oil falls on fears of a global economic downturn
Oil prices fell on Monday amid worries about a global economic slowdown and the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, which has reduced demand for commodities such...
Hong Kong airport grinds to a halt as protests swell
Hong Kong’s airport canceled all flights on Monday, with authorities blaming demonstrators for the disruption of one of the world’s busiest terminals, a dramatic escalation...
Indian authorities lock down Kashmir’s major city on Eid holiday
Indian security forces kept disputed Kashmir’s biggest city of Srinagar largely locked down on Monday, the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, to prevent any major...
Saudi Aramco aims to buy Reliance stake, reports 12% earnings slide
Saudi Aramco is planning a blockbuster investment in Reliance Industries , the Indian firm announced on Monday, as the energy giant diversifies its business, where...
ByteDance launches new search engine in China
ByteDance, the owner of short-video app TikTok, has launched a new search engine in China, entering a sector currently dominated by Baidu Inc. ...
Argentina opposition set to defeat Macri after big primary upset
Argentine voters soundly rejected President Mauricio Macri’s austere economic policies in primary elections on Sunday, casting serious doubt on his chances of re-election in October,...
Albon trades places with Gasly at Red Bull F1 team
Toro Rosso’s Thai driver Alexander Albon will replace Pierre Gasly at Red Bull from the next race in Belgium, the Formula One team said on...