Fitch Ratings upgrades Qatar to third-highest on back of gas expansion
Revenues from Qatar's LNG fields will provide budget surpluses until the 2030s, Fitch said.
Category Archives: News
US releases ‘strongest ever’ car pollution rules in push for EV transition
The new environmental regulations fall short of more ambitious goals previously set by the Biden administration.
Why has UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda been delayed again?
House of Lords deals blow to ruling Conservatives’ ‘stop the boats’ policy.
Sudan one of the ‘worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’, UN warns
The UN says a 'humanitarian travesty' is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction.
UN says e-waste is piling up worldwide as recycling rates remain low
The UN says about 62 million tonnes of e-waste was generated in 2022.
US sanctions shipping firm accused of links to Iran, Yemen’s Houthis
The measures come as Washington tries to curb the Yemeni group's attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes amid the war on Gaza.
Indonesia election commission confirms Prabowo Subianto as new president
Former general formally declared the winner of last month's presidential election.
Pakistan’s Gwadar port attacked, eight armed fighters killed
Security forces fought for two hours before the attackers were killed, at a facility that is a showpiece project.
Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anticorruption campaign
Governing party says that Thuong’s 'shortcomings' had negatively affected the reputation of the party and the state.
Ahead of congressional hearing, US worried over Pakistan ‘electoral abuse’
Donald Lu, a senior State Department official, made the comments in written testimony.
‘Rendered invisible’: A wave of anti-Arab violence tests US hate crime laws
More awareness, data and law enforcement commitment needed to combat surge in hate, experts say.
Gaza ceasefire talks: What are Israel and Hamas saying?
While Hamas is pushing for permanent ceasefire, Israel still plans to invade Rafah amid mounting international pressure.
Russia warns US against using SpaceX for spying
Russia says plans by US intelligence to use SpaceX to build spy satellites causes risks for space security.
French regulator hits Google with $272m fine over media licensing deal
French Competition Authority says tech giant fails to respect commitments and negotiate in 'good faith' with publishers.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 166
The WHO says increasing numbers of Gaza children are on the 'brink of death' from acute hunger as UK sends more aid.
Record number of people executed for drug offences in 2023
In its annual report, Harm Reduction International says at least 467 drug-related executions took place last year.
Papua New Guinea floods, landslides leave at least 23 dead
Mountain and coastal provinces were flooded, with one coastal village considering relocating due to rising sea levels.
North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile
The country is stepping up its development of more technologically-advanced weaponry capable of striking further afield.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 755
As the war enters its 755th day, these are the main developments.
‘Horrific’: US Supreme court allows Texas to detain, deport migrants
Top court allows 'one of the most extreme anti-immigration laws' to take effect, despite continued legal challenges.