US says Hamas seeking changes to ceasefire plan; Hamas denies proposing new ideas
Blinken says some of the Palestinian militants’ counter-proposals are ‘unworkable’. Read More
SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
They claim Mr Musk ordered their firing in 2022 after they circulated a letter calling him a “distraction and embarrassment”. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 13
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, June 13, 2024. Read More
Nato to take over coordination of arms deliveries to Ukraine
It is an effort to safeguard support for Ukraine, in the event that Nato-sceptic Donald Trump is elected for a second term as US president. Read More
Interior ministers of Libya and Tunisia agree reopening of major border crossing
TRIPOLI – Interior ministers from Libya and Tunisia said on Wednesday they had agreed to partially reopen the border crossing at Ras Jdir on Thursday morning, and to fully reopen…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum seen tapping political heavyweights for state energy jobs
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s former foreign minister, the scion of a legendary political family, and a party boss are in contention for top energy-related jobs in President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum’s government,…
Shootings and extortion create ghost town in southern Mexico
YAJALON, Mexico – Thousands of residents deserted the small Mexican town of Tila, fleeing an intensive three-day siege by heavily armed men and leaving it a ghost town, and are…
Ukraine’s Zelensky lands in Saudi Arabia on unannounced visit
No details on his itinerary were immediately available. Read More
Milei’s key reform bill hangs in balance as Argentina Congress debate starts
BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s Senate kicked off debate of a sprawling bill on Wednesday that is key to new libertarian President Javier Milei’s economic reform plans, even as protests against…
Firefighters battle big blaze at Athens factory
ATHENS – Dozens of firefighters were battling a blaze that broke out at a cookware factory in Athens on Wednesday, the Greek fire service said, sending thick plumes of black…