State-backed entities have taken tiny stakes in parts of two Alibaba subsidiaries that oversee a video platform and web browser.
North Korea sustains high defense spending with new budget
North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament has passed a budget that sustains a high level of defense spending despite the country’s economic troubles.
No Commitment From Germany To Send Leopard 2 Tanks To Ukraine
NATO enhanced Forward Presence battle group Spanish army tank Leopard 2 fires during the final phase of the Silver Arrow 2022 military drill on Adazi military training grounds, Latvia September 29, 2022. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo The Guard…
Serbian President Vucic denounces Russian occupation of Crimea and Donbas
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Cold spell causes gas shortage in some Iranian cities
Natural gas shortage and outages have caused troubles for citizens in parts of Iran amid a persisting cold snap in the country.
France’s Macron proposes big rise in defence budget – BBC
France’s Macron proposes big rise in defence budget BBCMacron unveils major boost in French military spending amid Ukraine war FRANCE 24 EnglishEmmanuel Macron to boost French defence spending in response to Ukraine war  …
‘True global power’: World leaders pay tribute to Jacinda Ardern as she resigns
‘She has demonstrated that empathy and insight are powerful leadership qualities’
China’s Residents Turn to Social Media for Medicine Donation to Survive Covid – Bloomberg
China’s Residents Turn to Social Media for Medicine Donation to Survive Covid BloombergView Full Coverage on Google News
No. 20 Marquette holds off No. 22 Providence, 83-75
Cam Jones had 21 points and Tyler Kolek scored 19 as No. 20 Marquette defeated No. 22 Providence 83-75.