Biden or Trump, US wants a lesser Middle East role
Prior to the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan posited that the Middle East had been “quieter than it has been for decades.”
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Spies aren’t who you think they are
The world is seeing a resurgence in the use of espionage as nations try to get inside information on each other. Beijing accused the United Kingdom of recruiting spies in China, just after British authorities charged two men with violating the Official Secrets Act on behalf of Beijing.
Computing firm Raspberry Pi pops 31% in rare London market debut
Shares of Raspberry Pi on Tuesday were up 31% in morning trade, as the British computing startup seeks to raise some £166 million ($211.2 million) from its initial public offering.
G7 set to form Ukraine aid fund using income from frozen Russian assets
BRUSSELS -- The Group of Seven will set up a fund to support Ukraine, using income from frozen Russian assets, Nikkei has learned.
Chinese military harassed Dutch warship enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea, Netherlands says
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Hong Kong fires back after U.K. judge warns of 'totalitarian' turn
TOKYO/HONG KONG -- Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee fired back on Tuesday after a British former top court judge published a stinging criticism of the erosion of judicial independence in the city.
UK unemployment nears three-year high, wage growth firm as election looms
LONDON — U.K. unemployment unexpectedly rose to its highest level in two and a half years, data showed Tuesday, amid a heated general election campaign in which the economy is a key battleground.
Singapore Airlines offers compensation of at least $10,000 to passengers of turbulence-hit flight
Singapore Airlines has offered compensation to passengers of the ill-fated flight SQ321, which was hit by extreme turbulence that resulted in the death of one passenger and several injuries.