Iran country profile
Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979, when the monarchy was overthrown and clerics assumed political control under Ayatollah Khomeini.The revolution put an...
Rand Water Sounds Alarm Over Critical Water Levels in South Africa’s Gauteng
(Bloomberg) -- South Africa’s Gauteng province, home to the capital of Pretoria and commercial hub of Johannesburg, is on the brink of a...
Singapore to Stop $1.7 Billion Allianz-Income Insurance Deal
(Bloomberg) -- The Singapore government is seeking to stop a proposed deal by Allianz SE to buy a majority stake in Income Insurance...
Harris urges Israel to ramp up Gaza aid, citing UN food report
Vice President Harris on Sunday pushed for Israel to ramp up aid to Gaza, citing a World Food Programme (WFP) report.“The UN reports...
AI at a swimming bath? German pools are trying out the technology
Artificial Intellience (AI) is usually used in consumer electronics, predicting what you're going to type, helping with translations or making recommendations based on...
Zelensky says North Korean sent Russia soldiers as well as weapons
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that North Korea has sent soldiers as well as weapons to support Russia in its fight against...
North Korea Put Border Troops on High Alert After Drone Claims
(Bloomberg) -- North Korea briefly ordered its troops along the South Korean border to stand ready to fire after accusing Seoul of sending...
Australian PM’s Party Trails Opposition for First Time in Poll
(Bloomberg) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor party fell behind the center-right opposition in a closely watched poll of voting intentions, highlighting...
Israeli shelling of Gaza school kills at least 15
An Israeli attack on a school used to shelter displaced Palestinians has killed at least 15 people in central Gaza, officials say.Gaza's Hamas-run...
Singapore to Start Trial of Opposition Leader in Lying Scandal
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s opposition leader is set to start his trial on Monday for allegedly lying, potentially drawing more scrutiny on his party...