The French Foreign Ministry has emphasized its “firm opposition” to Israeli plans to launch a military ground offensive against the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. “France also recalls that the forced displacement of a civilian population con…
Germany’s Baerbock assures Fiji of help at climate change frontline
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has assured the Pacific island states of her continued support in the fight against the consequences of climate change. “The climate crisis is literally washing the ground away from under the feet of the people…
12% of Japan convenience stores not open 24 hours amid labor shortage
Nearly 12 percent of convenience stores run by major operators have opted against around-the-clock operations, citing a worker shortage and declining late-night demand, a Kyodo News survey showed Monday. The survey, conducted in April and replied to by…
Eli Manning gives real reason for missing Tom Brady roast, torches him in the process
Just about everyone you could think of showed up to The Roast of Tom Brady, except Eli Manning — the quarterback who defeated the namesake in two Super Bowls. However, that didn’t stop the night’s participants from taking aim at Brady via Manning’s 2-0…
$27bn of deals signed at third Tashkent International Investment Forum
By Mokhi Sultanova in Tashkent The third Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2024) concluded with $26.6bn worth of agreements signed, considerably up on the $7.8bn of deals inked at the first occasion in 2022 and the $11bn signed at the secon…
Dan Lanning shares what Kam Alexander has brought to Oregon defense
In January, former UTSA defensive back Kam Alexander committed to Oregon, via the NCAA Transfer Portal. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning believes the redshirt senior could play a pivotal role for the Ducks this fall. “Kam is a good player,” Lanning said. …
Morgan Wallen Announces Bar Opening Amid ‘Very Complicated’ Legal Case
Morgan Wallen announced the official opening date of his new bar Saturday despite being in the middle of “very complicated” legal issues. Wallen’s latest business venture, “This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen” will officially be opening in downtown Nashville …
Dollar Under Pressure and Gold Climbs on Fed Rate Cut Optimism
The dollar index (DXY00) this morning is down by -0.06% but is holding above last Friday’s 3-week low. The dollar has some negative carryover from last Friday’s weaker-than-expected US payroll and ISM services reports, which bolstered expectations that…
Dollar Under Pressure and Gold Climbs on Fed Rate Cut Optimism
The dollar index (DXY00) this morning is down by -0.06% but is holding above last Friday’s 3-week low. The dollar has some negative carryover from last Friday’s weaker-than-expected US payroll and ISM services reports, which bolstered expectations that…
Judge hands Trump ‘incarceration’ threat as experts say next time he’ll toss him in jail
New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan ruled on the tenth allegation of Donald Trump violating his gag order, finding the ex-president in criminal contempt of court and warning the presumptive Republican nominee for president directly that h…