President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, emphasized stability but announced no major breakthroughs on points of contention like trade, Taiwan and the war in Iran.
Okeanis boss Alafouzos eyes VLCC spot prize over contract cover
CEO regrets fixing one tanker at a whopping $90,000 per day over 12 months
Chaos in Cuba as communist island plunged into darkness
Power cuts in Havana lasted for 24 consecutive hours on Thursday.
New Ebola outbreak confirmed in the Congo with 65 deaths and hundreds of infections
The virus is highly contagious and often fatal
India hikes fuel prices as Iran crisis bites
The world’s third-largest oil importer announced increased fuel prices and austerity measures due to the energy crisis.
Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo as regional alert raised
Africa’s top public health body has declared a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province, raising concerns over cross-border spread in a region already affected by conflict and frequent population movements.
Iraq swears in new prime minister as US presses Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups
Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi’s government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups.
Singer Claudine Longet, infamous over fatal shooting, dies aged 84
The performer was found guilty of negligent homicide over the fatal shooting of Olympic skier Vladimir ‘Spider’ Sabich in 1976.
Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case – BBC
Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case BBCAustralian court upholds ruling for transgender woman, doubles damages against female-only app ReutersGiggle for Girls app discriminated against tra…
Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case
Roxanne Tickle has been awarded AU$40,000 in damages for being kicked off the Giggle for Girls app.