Oil giant Total’s chief announces new unit to invest in forests
Environment
July 7, 2019
Oil giant Total’s chief announces new unit to invest in forests
The head of French energy giant Total announced Saturday that the company would invest a hundred million dollars annually on…
Iran set to exceed nuclear deal uranium enrichment cap
Middle East
July 7, 2019
Iran set to exceed nuclear deal uranium enrichment cap
Iran said Sunday it was set to breach the uranium enrichment cap set by an endangered nuclear deal within hours…
UK’s top envoy in US says Trump executive ‘inept’: report
World
July 7, 2019
UK’s top envoy in US says Trump executive ‘inept’: report
Britain’s ambassador in the United States has described President Donald Trump and his administration as “inept” and “uniquely dysfunctional”, according…
Afghan foes meet in bid to secure peace
Middle East
July 7, 2019
Afghan foes meet in bid to secure peace
Dozens of powerful Afghans including bitter rivals will meet with the Taliban in Doha Sunday, amid separate talks between the…
Sudan deal first step to transition but challenges lie ahead
Middle East
July 7, 2019
Sudan deal first step to transition but challenges lie ahead
After months of political uncertainty, Sudan has taken its first step towards a democratic transition, but getting the ruling generals…
China station next target for Hong Kong protesters
World
July 7, 2019
China station next target for Hong Kong protesters
Anti-government protesters in Hong Kong plan to rally later Sunday outside a controversial station where high-speed trains depart for the…
African leaders set to sign landmark trade deal at AU Summit
World
July 7, 2019
African leaders set to sign landmark trade deal at AU Summit
African leaders will meet Sunday in Niger for the African Union (AU) summit, to sign a landmark free trade agreement,…
Erdogan sacks Turkey central bank governor amid rate tensions
Middle East
July 6, 2019
Erdogan sacks Turkey central bank governor amid rate tensions
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sacked the governor of Turkey’s central bank and replaced him with his deputy, a presidential…
Trump celebrates US might, avoids politics in rousing July 4 speech
World
July 6, 2019
Trump celebrates US might, avoids politics in rousing July 4 speech
President Donald Trump sang the praises of the US military and American heroes of the past two and a half…
Hell in high water: Braving the monsoon to save India’s rhinos
Environment
July 6, 2019
Hell in high water: Braving the monsoon to save India’s rhinos
The monsoon may bring respite from the scorching heat, but for the rangers and animals at Kaziranga National Park it…