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US lawmakers urge bank chiefs to reconsider Hong Kong meeting
US lawmakers on Thursday asked executives of major banks to reconsider attendance at a major conference next week in Hong Kong, saying their presence legitimizes China's clampdown in the city.
Sudan security forces fire tear gas at pro-democracy protesters
Sudanese security forces fired tear gas Thursday as thousands of protesters marched against last year's coup, which sparked political and economic crises and exacerbated a wider security breakdown that has left hundreds dead. In North Khartoum, thousands of pro-democracy activists erected barricades to block the security forces, who fired barrages of tear gas canisters towards them.
EU chief courts Moscow's Central Asia allies
EU chief Charles Michel called on Thursday for closer ties with Central Asia on his first official visit to Kazakhstan, the main economic powerhouse in a region where Russia's influence has come under question.
Germany reviewing possible Chinese takeover of chip factory
The German government is reviewing a possible sale of a local chip factory to a Chinese-owned firm, sources said Thursday, despite the reported concerns of intelligence agencies. Germany's coalition government on Wednesday allowed a Chinese firm to buy a reduced stake in a Hamburg port terminal, after Scholz resisted calls to ban the disputed sale outright over security concerns.
US economy grows for first time this year in third quarter
The US economy rebounded in the third quarter, expanding for the first time this year in welcome news for President Joe Biden days ahead of midterm elections, government data showed Thursday. The US economy shrank 0.6 percent in the second quarter, according to revised numbers, after a larger decline in the first three months this year.
Turkish doctors' leader formally detained over chemical arms comment
A Turkish court on Thursday ordered a doctor's union leader detained for having called for a probe into the army's alleged use of chemical weapons against outlawed Kurdish militants. Turkey has rejected allegations in media outlets close to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) that its army has used chemical weapons in operations in northern Iraq.
African-American lady flaunts her magnificent mansion in stunning photos; peeps blown away
Texas-based entrepreneur and content creator, Ashley Massengill, has shown off the stunning exterior and interior of her magnificent mansion. Peeps reacted.
Who is the richest musician in Africa? A list of the top 15 and their net worth
Who is the richest musician in Africa, and how much are they worth? This article comprehensively outlines the net worth of 15 musicians that you should know.
'Spare' -- Prince Harry to release memoir in January
Prince Harry will release a tell-all memoir in January, his publisher said Thursday, with the highly-anticipated account of life in the British monarchy and after he quit royal duties landing just four months after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The book by Harry -- who now lives in California with his wife Meghan Markle -- comes at a sensitive time.
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