Day: May 2, 2023
Palestinian Detainee Dies in Israeli Prison After Hunger Strike
Khader Adnan had led a hunger-strike movement among Palestinians to protest their detentions by Israel. Palestinian leaders and armed groups called his death an “assassination.”
Myanmar leader welcomes foreign minister of key ally China
The head of Myanmar’s military-controlled government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, has met with the visiting foreign minister of China, which has provided key support to his regime since it seized power two years ago
China’s foreign minister makes rare visit to Myanmar border
China’s foreign minister has called for stability along the country’s border with Myanmar and a crackdown on cross-border criminal activity during a rare visit to the volatile region.
800,000 could flee Sudan, U.N. warns; sides agree to cease-fire, South Sudan says
The fighting has forced more than 73,000 people to flee to Sudan’s neighbors.
China’s foreign minister makes rare visit to Myanmar border
China’s foreign minister called for stability and a crackdown on cross-border criminal activity along the country’s border with Myanmar, during an unusual visit to the volatile region on Tuesday.
Samudera Shipping shares decline over 8% after profit warning
Indonesian liner operator blames softening of freight rates and weaker volumes for profit decline
BP beats first-quarter profit expectations but shares slide 6% on slowing buyback program
The first-quarter results come after a year of whopping profits for Big Oil.