Hamas has posted a video showing a 19-year-old Israeli captive, as indirect talks between the group and Israel on a ceasefire and hostage release deal resume in Qatar. The footage shows Liri Albag calling for the Israeli government to reach a deal. She was taken hostage along with six other female conscript soldiers at the … Read more
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A vessel loaded with 20,000 tons of ammonium nitrate – the same chemical that left large parts of Beirut in ruins in an explosion in 2020 – is nearing the port of Abidjan. Campaigners have expressed concern about letting the ship unload its allegedly damaged cargo, but authorities say they have put measures in place … Read more
Investing.com — The US recently avoided a government shutdown, which occurs when Congress fails to pass a bill to fund federal operations, forcing agencies to halt non-essential activities. According to Wells Fargo (NYSE:) analysts: “A government shutdown only impacts the 25% or so of federal spending that is characterized as ‘discretionary.’” Programs such as Social Security, … Read more
New year, new housing market? Not exactly. In early 2025, affordability remains a major challenge for prospective homebuyers, with rates and listing prices proving to be sticky, said Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage kicked off 2025 near 7%, just above where it was last January. “Several … Read more
Martin Chandler | 9:24am GMT 05 January 2025 Another New Year is upon us, and once again there are plenty of new books around, even if some of them have been ‘on the drawing board’ for longer than some of us would have liked. There are also, as ever, a few that have previously slipped … Read more
Beirut, Lebanon – The Palestinian Authority’s (PA) ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader attempt to silence criticism of its security operation in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, according to activists and analysts. The ban came almost a month after the PA launched a crackdown on a coalition of … Read more
How far would you go to defy aging or even cheat death? Bryan Johnson, a 47-year-old tech millionaire, is on a mission to find out. Featured alongside his 19-year-old son, Talmage, in the Netflix documentary Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever, Johnson has laid bare the extreme daily regimen he believes holds … Read more
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment at not being invited to join Allan Border during the presentation ceremony of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia clinched the series 3-1 after defeating India by six wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Australia Secures Historic Series Win Australia finally laid their hands on the … Read more