The killings came in a span of just 48 hours — so close together that California Governor Gavin Newsom was at a hospital meeting with victims of the first attack when he was pulled away to be briefed about the second.
Biden confirms US will send Kyiv new batch of most ‘capable tanks in world’
Rishi Sunak has welcomed Germany’s decision to supply Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv, saying that alongside the UK’s Challenger 2s “they will strengthen Ukraine’s defensive firepower”.
EU ‘madness’ blamed as Ford moves thousands of jobs from bloc to US
The American auto giant plans to cut 3,200 jobs in Europe by moving activities to the United States, in a blow to the EU economy.
India secures three nominations at Oscars, including RRR’s song
The catchy Naatu Naatu number and two documentaries – All That Breathes and The Elephant Whisperers – make the cut.
Semiconductor giant ASML sees 2023 sales surge; says China revenue to be steady despite U.S. chip restrictions
Dutch chip equipment maker ASML forecast a 25% jump in 2023 revenue as the semiconductor industry forecasts a recovery in the second half of this year.
MPs urge Iran’s govt. branches to help sooth economic, political tensions
A group of Iranian lawmakers have written to the heads of the three branches of the government to adopt measures aimed at calming the political and economic tensions that have gripped the country over the past few months.
US doubles down on sanctions warnings over record Iran oil exports
State Department cites crackdown on Chinese companies in 2022 in new warning for traders
South Korea, Japan grapple with heavy snow chaos, delays
Thousands of travelers have swarmed a small airport in South Korea’s Jeju island in a scramble for flights following delays by snowstorms as frigid winter weather grips East Asia for the second straight day.
Germany’s Scholz to unveil Ukraine tank plan to parliament
Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to announce Wednesday that his government will approve supplying German-made battle tanks to Ukraine.