Aramco is planning a bond sale to fund $75bn dividend
Saudi Aramco may seek to raise $5bn in Islamic bonds to help fund its $75bn dividend commitment, sources tell Bloomberg.
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For Turkish lira traders, Erdogan demand evokes deja vu
Erdogan's demand for an interest rate cut sent the lira to a new all-time low, but many traders have seen it before.
Syrian refugees protest Denmark’s attempt to return them
After being told to return to Damascus, Syrians, some of whom arrived as children, stage a sit-in outside parliament.
Mexico: Lopez Obrador’s party hopes for big wins in June 6 vote
Midterm elections will decide if Mexican president's leftist Morena party will hold onto key majority in Congress.
Hong Kong activists struggle to keep flame of democracy alive
Civil society is under unprecedented pressure, but activists say they will not give up their struggle.
Report finds ‘disturbing’ racism, sexism at US military academy
Report on Virginia Military Institute comes amid ongoing efforts to stamp out racism and sexual assault in US military.
Chile president urges open dialogue in drafting new constitution
Sebastian Pinera's ruling coalition suffered big loss last month in election of representatives to draft constitution.
Biden to suspend Trump-era oil drilling leases in Arctic refuge
Biden has opposed drilling in the region, and environmental groups have been pushing for permanent protections.
US agency failing to keep tech away from Chinese military: Report
The law directed the Commerce Department to work with other agencies to identify emerging or cutting edge technologies.
US formally ends Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy
According to a memo, more than 11,000 migrants have been allowed to enter the US to pursue their asylum claims.
Namibia’s Ovaherero, Nama slam exclusion from Germany deal
Affected communities of colonial-era genocide in Namibia say true reconciliation requires their voices to be heard.
Several killed as blasts rock Afghanistan capital Kabul
Government official says at least 10 killed and 12 others wounded in bomb attacks, with no claim of responsibility yet.
Lawsuit claims Daunte Wright ‘shot’ teenager in May 2019
A civil suit against Daunte Wright's estate seeks over $50,000 for alleged shooting of Caleb Livingston in Minneapolis.
Germany, UN to host Libya conference
Talks will focus on the national elections planned for December and the withdrawal of foreign troops and mercenaries.
Chauvin faces hearing on violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Former police officer convicted of George Floyd's murder set to make first appearance in federal civil rights trial.
Nigerian parents urge more action to get kidnapped children back
Gunmen seized at least 136 students from an Islamic school in Tegina town in Niger state.
Supply glut keeps Dubai on sidelines of prime property upswing
Dubai, Buenos Aires only two cities in Knight Frank's 25 prime locations list to see prime residential value decline.
Florida joins US states banning transgender girls from sports
Florida governor's action comes at the start of 'Pride Month' in the US, officially a time to celebrate LGBTQ rights.
Brazil’s COVID economic rebound is stronger than expected
Latin America's biggest economy grew 1.2 percent in the first three months of the year on a quarterly basis.
Slaughterhouse closures spread after cyberattack on meat producer
Cyberattack on the world's largest meat producer has forced the shutdown of some slaughterhouses globally.