The move by the famed Venezuelan conductor from LA to NYC marks a major shake-up in the world of classical music.
Iranian nuclear chief calls on IAEA to keep acting professionally
The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran expects the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to keep acting professionally. Mohammad Easlami warned the IAEA against involvement in the campaign to exert pressure on the Islam…
Kim Jong Un celebrated North Korea’s army. Will he also display new weapons?
His young daughter Kim Ju Ae also attended. Some observers interpret this as Kim’s message that nuclear weapons will protect future generations of North Koreans.
Twitter Was Blocked in Turkey After Earthquake, Internet-Monitoring Group Says
The service was blocked in what appeared to be a coordinated way.
Kamala Harris lauds ‘bold, vibrant’ Biden and attacks Republican ‘theatrics’
Vice-president plays down concerns about Biden’s age as expectation builds that he will run again next yearKamala Harris talked up a “bold and vibrant” Joe Biden when asked on Wednesday morning about his age in relation to his fitness to be president –…
Turkey earthquake: Where to donate clothes
TURKEY and Syria were hit by a huge earthquake on February 6, 2023, that has claimed over 15,000 lives.
The disaster has left potentially millions without homes and in need of support. Here’s some information about what happened and how you ca…
Gotta keep ’em all? Nintendo raising wages 10% to secure workforce as profit slumps
Nintendo announced a plan to hike employee wages 10 per cent to ‘secure’ its workforce even as its profit took a hit in the recent period.
MH17 inquiry: ‘Strong indications’ Putin OK’d missile supply
An international team of investigators said Wednesday it found ‘strong indications’ that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the supply of heavy anti-aircraft weapons to Ukrainian separatists who shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014 wi…
Sunak urged to consult ethics adviser over Raab bullying claims
Civil service union leader Dave Penman says PM should call on Sir Laurie Magnus to help him make decision on RaabUK politics live – latest news updatesRishi Sunak must ask his ethics adviser to help decide whether Dominic Raab is a serial bully or risk…
Russian foreign minister tours Africa in effort to strengthen ties
Moscow is seeking to expand its influence in Africa. This week has seen another diplomatic flurry by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, with visits to Mali, Mauritania and Sudan.