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Apple unveils new gadgets despite supply chain woes
Apple unveils new gadgets despite supply chain woes
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Apple launched new smartphones Wednesday at prices similar to recent models despite inflation and supply chain woes, while unveiling a premium digital watch with a price tag to match. The company's newest smartphone, the iPhone 14, costs $799 for the base model -- the same price as the current version, while a premium iPhone 14 Pro Max will go for $1,100.

Albania cuts ties with Iran over 'cyberattack'
Albania cuts ties with Iran over 'cyberattack'
World
by  AFP

Albania broke diplomatic ties with Iran on Wednesday over an alleged cyberattack against the government this summer, as Washington vowed to hold Tehran accountable for targeting its NATO ally. The United States scolded Iran over the alleged attack, vowing to provide support to its ally in the Balkans.

Putin says Ukraine grain deal mostly helping rich EU
Putin says Ukraine grain deal mostly helping rich EU
World
by  AFP

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that "almost all" the Ukrainian grain shipped under a UN-backed deal to ease a global food crisis was reaching rich European nations and accused the West of deceiving developing countries. - 'Colonialists' - Putin accused European countries of acting as "colonialists" and said they "once again simply deceived developing countries".

Israel PM opposes prosecuting soldier who likely shot Jazeera reporter
Israel PM opposes prosecuting soldier who likely shot Jazeera reporter
World
by  AFP

Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday pushed back against suggestions of prosecuting a soldier who likely shot dead Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during an army operation this year. "Our soldiers have the full backing of the government of Israel and the people of Israel."

Queen calls off meeting after 'full day' for UK's new PM
Queen calls off meeting after 'full day' for UK's new PM
World
by  AFP

Queen Elizabeth II has postponed a meeting of her Privy Council advisory group after doctors advised her to rest, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday, the day after she appointed Liz Truss as Britain's new prime minister. "After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors' advice to rest," the palace said in a statement.