Moscow concert hall attack: Why is ISIL targeting Russia?
More than 115 people have been killed and some 120 injured in a deadly Moscow attack claimed by an ISIL affiliate.
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Senate passes $1.2 trillion government funding bill, sending it to Biden
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 74-24 early Saturday morning to pass a sweeping $1.2 trillion government funding bill after heated last-minute negotiations caused senators to breach the midnight deadline to avert a shutdown.
Russia says 60 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility
MOSCOW (AP) — Assailants burst into a large concert hall in Moscow on Friday and sprayed the crowd with gunfire, killing over 60 people, injuring more than 100 and setting fire to the venue in a brazen attack just days after President Vladimir Putin cemented his grip on power in a highly orchestrated electoral landslide.
UN Security Council fails to pass U.S. resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as part of a hostage deal after Russia and China vetoed the measure proposed by the United States.
Republican lawmakers say green transition 'cheerleader' IEA has strayed from mandate
Senior U.S. lawmakers believe the International Energy Agency has "strayed from its core mission" of safeguarding energy security and has emerged as a "cheerleader" for the green transition.
Australia’s fears over US submarine supply cut unwarranted as Aukus has options to boost deterrence
The US announced last week it would halve the number of submarines to be built next year, throwing its commitment towards Australia in their supply agreement into doubt.
'Quiet luxury' was once all about fashion — but now it describes how the top 1% travel too
Heli-skiing on virgin snow in Antarctica for a cool $2.2 million. A polar bear safari in an "off-limits" area of Norway's Svalbard for $300,000. How about tracking snow leopards in the Himalayas with renowned explorers for $100,000?
Economic conditions in debt-stricken Sri Lanka improving, IMF says
IMF says inflation has dropped from 70 percent, economy expanded in the second half of 2023.