BOSTON — President Joe Biden told Democratic donors Tuesday he wasn’t confident he’d be seeking another term if his predecessor Donald Trump wasn’t running for the White House, a notably candid assessment…
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Israeli settler violence brings destruction and fear to West Bank as war rages
By Jeremy Bowen KHIRBET ZANUTA — A few nights ago, the school in Khirbet Zanuta, a small Palestinian village in the hills south of Hebron, was destroyed along with most of the…
At least 85 civilians dead in northwest Nigeria after ‘mistaken’ army attack
ABUJA — Emergency response officials said at least 85 people have been confirmed dead after a “mistaken” army drone attack on a religious gathering in northwest Nigeria. The victims were killed Sunday…
COP28: To save the planet, we need a just and fair renewable energy revolution
DUBAI — The key to ensuring that communities — especially the most vulnerable —– can leave fossil-fuel based economies behind, is to create space for a just transition to a green economy,…
Christmas Duck to quack stories
Central Market managers are paddling out with a Play Duck Christmas Campaign to “inject vibrant colors” into the traditional LT Duck – for “Love Together Duck” – to tell true…
Alkhorayef highlights mining sector’s key role in boosting energy transition in green manufacturing
Saudi Gazette report DUBAI — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said that the mining sector plays an important role in supporting the energy transition in green manufacturing. In…
Ice hockey neck guards to be worn by all players
Neck guards are now required for all international hockey games after the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson in England. The International Ice Hockey Federation Council has mandated the…
Saudi Arabia, Qatar agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all realms
Saudi Gazette report DOHA — Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding, including those for joint cooperation between central banks of the two countries, and…
Pigeon-killing cabbie arrested | The Standard
A Tokyo taxi driver was arrested for deliberately driving into a flock of pigeons and killing one because he was angry birds were on the road. Atsushi Ozawa, 50, “used his car…
Israel probes claims share traders knew of Hamas attack in advance
TEL AVIV — Israel says it is investigating claims that some investors may have known of Hamas’s attack on Israel before it took place on Oct. 7. An academic study suggests investors…
Saudi Arabia to approve general budget on Wednesday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers will hold a session on Wednesday, Dec. 6 to approve the state’s general budget for the new fiscal year 1445/1446 AH, corresponding…
COP28: Over 60 countries pledge to slash cooling emissions amid rising temperatures
DUBAI — With rising temperatures leading to demand for more air conditioners and other cooling equipment, a new UN report launched Tuesday at COP28 climate talks in Dubai lays out a pathway…
Al-Khateeb: Expo 2030 site designs completed under supervision of Crown Prince
Saudi Gazette report DUBAI — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said that the designs for the Expo 2030 site in Riyadh have been completed under the full supervision of Crown Prince…
Saudi Arabia’s tree planting strategy is based on sustainability principle: Al-Fadley
Saudi Gazette report DUBAI — Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley has said that Saudi Arabia’s tree planting strategy is based on the principle of sustainability as the country…
Market exchange rates in China — Dec. 5
BEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange…
Tipsters could get up to 5m yuan from BYD
China’s electric vehicle giant BYD said it would make permanent its system offering tipsters up to 5 million yuan (HK$5.55 million) who report smear campaigns against the company. ”The evidence…
Price spikes, political woes hit millions in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — Daily-wage laborer Asif Maseeh wakes up each day wondering how he will feed his family of seven. “We just pray to God that we’ll find a way to eat tomorrow,”…
Have a tree-mendous holiday! | The Standard
Henderson Land is celebrating the festive season and doing charity at the same time by presenting holiday outdoor decorations and supporting Friends of Earth with donations. In a statement the…
Home near Washington DC explodes as police surround armed suspect
WASHINGTON — A huge explosion has destroyed at least one home in a suburb of Washington DC as police executed a search warrant, authorities said. Before the blast in Arlington, Virginia, police…
Market exchange rates in China — Dec. 5
BEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange…