European Union upgrades outlook for economy as energy prices retreat
World
May 15, 2023
European Union upgrades outlook for economy as energy prices retreat
London CNN — Questions swirl about the strength of China’s recovery from Covid lockdowns, and there’s talk of recession in…
Early reports of ‘extensive damage’ as Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar’s coast
World
May 15, 2023
Early reports of ‘extensive damage’ as Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar’s coast
CNN — One of the strongest cyclones to ever hit Myanmar has cut communications to coastal areas as aid groups…
Two Russian commanders killed in Ukraine fighting, Defense Ministry says
Egypt
May 15, 2023
Two Russian commanders killed in Ukraine fighting, Defense Ministry says
Two senior Russian military officers have been killed in eastern Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said Sunday, the latest high-profile…
Ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad appears to hold after days of violence
Middle East
May 15, 2023
Ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad appears to hold after days of violence
Jerusalem and Gaza CNN — Life in Gaza quickly appeared to be returning to normal Sunday, the morning after a…
China sentences elderly US citizen to life in prison on spying charges
World
May 15, 2023
China sentences elderly US citizen to life in prison on spying charges
A 78-year-old American citizen has been sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court on spying charges. John Shing-Wan…
Erdogan heading for a runoff in Turkey’s knife-edge elections
Middle East
May 15, 2023
Erdogan heading for a runoff in Turkey’s knife-edge elections
Turkey’s fiercely contested presidential election appears likely to go to a second round after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to…
Russia may have just lost four aircraft in one day. Here’s what we know
World
May 15, 2023
Russia may have just lost four aircraft in one day. Here’s what we know
Russia’s air force may have just suffered one of its worst days since the Ukraine war began. Unconfirmed reports say…
US bolstering defense posture in the Persian Gulf after Iran seized two merchant ships in recent weeks
Middle East
May 14, 2023
US bolstering defense posture in the Persian Gulf after Iran seized two merchant ships in recent weeks
CNN — The US will bolster its defensive posture with heightened patrols in the Persian Gulf after destabilizing actions by…
Zelensky signals long anticipated Ukraine counteroffensive will begin soon
World
May 14, 2023
Zelensky signals long anticipated Ukraine counteroffensive will begin soon
Rome CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said “the first important steps” of a highly-anticipated military counteroffensive against…
Lionel Messi booed by some Paris Saint-Germain fans on his return from suspension
World
May 14, 2023
Lionel Messi booed by some Paris Saint-Germain fans on his return from suspension
CNN — Lionel Messi endured a difficult return to Paris Saint-Germain’s starting line-up as some of his own team’s fans…