Former President Donald Trump claimed victory in Tuesday night’s presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris when confronted by reporters — but then he repeatedly went back and forth on whether he was open to having another one. Trump made…
Uzbekistan’s textile sector booming, ready for the next phase
By Ben Aris In Samarkand Uzbekistan’s textile sector is booming. Cotton has long been Uzbekistan’s “white gold.” Its importance to the country is so great that the cotton plant features in its national emblem; exports of its high-grade cotton sustained…
Gaza hospital says 14 killed as UN-run school hit by Israeli strike
Palestinian authorities on Wednesday reported that at least 14 people were killed in an attack on a United Nations facility in central Gaza. Hospital staff said 14 people were killed in the incident in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The building was a form…
Report: Tottenham have now abandoned plans to sign ‘phenomenal’ star due to £65m player
Tottenham spent over £100 million in the summer transfer window, and that appears to have halted their pursuit of one player in particular. Ange Postecoglou‘s marquee summer signing, Dominic Solanke, has only played one competitive game since joining f…
Virgil van Dijk left blown away by £34m Arsenal player over the international break
On the whole, it’s hard not to conclude that this has been a rather damaging international break for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal. Martin Odegaard is ruled out of the North London Derby, and the Arsenal captain may now be missing deep into October. Riccard…
The Coolest ‘Star Trek’ Movies That Were Never Made
To date, the many Starships Enterprise have been featured in a total of 13 movies: Six featuring the cast of the original Star Trek television series, four starring the men and women (and androids) of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and three so-called…
Dollar Sees Support From Reduced Chance of 50 bp Fed Rate Cut Next Week
The dollar index (DXY00) Wednesday rose by +0.05%. The dollar Wednesday recovered from early losses and climbed to a 1-week high after the as-expected US Aug core CPI report diminished the chances of a 50 bp rate cut by the Fed at next week’s FOMC meet…
‘Way too much time on the defensive’: GOP strategist baffled by Trump debate plan
Donald Trump’s debate performance is leaving some Republicans concerned about the hit his campaign may take. Candidates generally prepare before the debate, but Trump has been telling the press he’s spent his whole life preparing for the moment. One Re…
On-loan Scottish Premiership star on why he will ‘cherish’ Celtic Park debut forever
Celtic Park’s unique atmosphere needs no second introduction, and it is known worldwide as one of the most exciting venues for fans or players to experience. There are many arenas of similar size or standing to Paradise, but within its walls, there is …
High-speed railway HS2 segment casting complete at factory on the Isle of Grain
Production of concrete segments for a vital part of Britain’s HS2 rail project has been completed at a huge factory in Kent. Husband and wife Saad Aarab and Loubna Samih were among those casting the final part which will be used to build the five-mile …