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As Xi tightens grip, EU rethinks approach to China
Partners, competitors or rivals? Keen to cover all bases, the EU has dubbed Beijing a "cooperation partner", "economic competitor" and "systemic rival" all at the same time.
Fossil fuel CO2 emissions up slightly in 2022: IEA
Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion are expected to grow just one percent this year despite concerns over the impact of the energy crisis, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, amid bumper growth for renewable energy. Birol said the trend is due to continue "thanks to the major clean energy policy plans that have advanced around the world in recent months".
West pushes Russia at UN on Iranian drones in Ukraine
Western powers will raise alarm Wednesday at a UN Security Council session over Russia's attacks in Ukraine with purported Iranian drones, as the European Union prepared sanctions. But the European Union said Wednesday it had confirmed that Iran has supplied the drones to Russia.
200 arrested, dozens injured in Chile protests
Some 200 people were arrested and dozens injured as social inequality protests around Chile descended into clashes and looting overnight, police said Wednesday. Two dozen police officers and 18 civilians were injured in clashes at 150 demonstrations that gathered some 2,300 protesters countrywide, with 195 arrests made, according to Deputy Interior Minister Manuel Monsalve.
Truss budget fiasco shows power of the markets
British Prime Minister Liz Truss's humiliating budget U-turn shows how markets can wield influence over government fiscal policy.
Methane in Turkey mine was below critical level: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that the methane level in a mine in northwest Turkey was below the critical threshold before an explosion killed 41 people last week. Under Turkish law, mines are supposed to evacuate workers when the level of methane in the air reaches two percent in the tunnels.
Change the locks, and 2 other things landlords should do in their apartments to welcome a new tenant
There are ways that landlords can prepare their apartments for new tenants who wish to rent their apartments. It may make renters stay longer than they planned.
Madagascar fires FM amid Russia UN vote controversy
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has fired his foreign minister amid reports that his exit was sparked by the country's vote at the UN to condemn Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory.
Traders in Ghana close shops over economic hardship under Akufo-Addo
Shops have been closed across Ghana due to the economic hardship under Nana Akufo-Addo. Members of GUTA say the cedi's fall against the dollar is killing them.
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