There is an overall consensus that Azerbaijan should host the COP29 UN climate summit next year, the country’s Ecology Minister Mukhtar Babayev said on Saturday. “I’m delighted to announce that there is an overall consensus on the candidacy of Azerbaij…
Israeli hostage ‘killed in crossfire’ in army rescue attempt
The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said on Friday that it prevented an Israeli military operation aimed at releasing a hostage held in Gaza. The hostage, who Hamas says was a soldier, was allegedly killed during the Israeli assault. wh…
US ‘responsible for bloodshed’ of Gaza children after UN veto: Abbas
Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday the United States was “responsible for the bloodshed” of children in Gaza after it vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the territory. “The president has described the Amer…
Hedge Fund Housing Ban: A Game-Changer For The US Single-family Home Market?
Democrats in Congress introduced a bill on Tuesday that could mark the end of hedge funds’ interference in the U.S. single-family home market. First reported by the New York Times, the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act of 2023, introduced by…
Public sector workers in German states strike wage deal
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Public sector workers in Germany’s federal states have agreed on a wage deal with employers, the ver.di union said on Saturday, reflecting a similar deal between the government and municipalities struck in April. The agreement cov…
Baby name inspired by ‘mad’ Shakespeare character set to surge in popularity next year
By Mariam Khan Choosing a baby name can be daunting, especially when you want it to be ordinary and not provoke any teasing in school, but want a unique name for your child that will make them stand out. For 2024, professionals who have been looking at…
Being ‘Atmanirbhar’ very important for a big nation like India: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi [India], December 9 (ANI): Stressing the importance of supply chains, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that being ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self-reliant) is very important for a large economy like India. He also called the businesses the “eng…
Volleyball Club World Championships: Halkbank Kulubu dominate Sada Cruzeiro to book semi-final berth from pool B
Bengaluru (Karnataka)[India], December 9 (ANI): Turkey’s Halkbank Spor Kulubu delivered a strong and comprehensive performance, securing a 3-0 victory over Brazil’s Sada Cruzeiro Volei in their final Pool B encounter. This triumph propels them into the…
New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach as Republicans speak out
A deal to provide further US assistance to Ukraine by year-end appears to be increasingly out of reach for President Joe Biden. The impasse is deepening in Congress despite dire warnings from the White House about the consequences of inaction. Regardle…
How Mohamed Salah reached 200 goals for Liverpool
By Ewan Murray When Mohamed Salah arrived at Anfield in 2017 for £34m, few could have foreseen just how big an impact he would have at Liverpool. The former Chelsea reject had a point to prove on his return to the Premier League and has since establish…