More than 400 killed in earthquake near Iran-Iraq border
More than 400 killed in earthquake near Iran-Iraq border Iran has ended rescue efforts along the border with Iraq where a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Sunday night. More than 400 …
WHO approves Covid vaccine made by China’s Sinopharm for emergency use
The World Health Organization said Friday it has approved for emergency use a coronavirus vaccine developed by Chinese state-owned pharmaceutical group Sinopharm. Beijing’s Covid vaccine is recommended for adults 18 …
British Isles brace for Hurricane Ophelia
British Isles brace for Hurricane Ophelia Hurricane Ophelia is expected to weaken before it hits the west coast of Ireland on Monday, but forecasters fear it will still bring powerful …
Fed warns about potential for ‘significant declines’ in asset prices as valuations climb
However, the report notes that there’s danger lurking should market sentiment change. “High asset prices in part reflect the continued low level of Treasury yields. However, valuations for some assets …
Special Report: Trump addresses U.N. General Assembly
Special Report: Trump addresses U.N. General Assembly In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump told world leaders they meet at a time of …
Dow rises nearly 100 points to close at a record amid solid earnings
U.S. stocks rebounded on Wednesday as strong earnings results and economic optimism pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record high. The blue-chip Dow gained 97.31 points, or 0.3%, …
Referee who came out as transgender makes Israeli sports history
Israeli soccer referee Sapir Berman made history on Monday, after she officiated her first game in the Israeli Premier League since coming out as transgender. One of the top referees …
S&P 500 ends day 0.7% lower, Nasdaq sheds nearly 2% for worst day since March
The S&P 500 fell on Tuesday amid selling in Big Tech and other high-growth stocks, erasing the benchmark’s strong start to the month. The broad market index closed the session …
Russia condemns U.S. over new sanctions bill
Russia condemns U.S. over new sanctions bill Russia is already considering how to retaliate as Washington moved one step closer to imposing new sanctions. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said …
WHO is closely monitoring 10 Covid variants as virus mutates around the world
Mukesh Bhardwaj cries as he sits next to his wife, who receives oxygen support for free for people suffering from breathing problems, outside a Gurudwara (Sikh temple), amidst the spread …