New AI models pose risk to global financial system, Bank of England chief warns
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has become the latest high-profile figure to warn about the risks posed…
Middle East flights: Which airlines are flying and which remain suspended?
International airlines are continuing to adjust schedules for Middle East flights as airspace restrictions and operational uncertainty persist.…
Bessent welcomes EU support for cutting off Iran’s financial lifeline
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday welcomed the European Union’s commitment to placing sanctions on Iran as…
A look at Queen Rania’s growing family as she turns 56
As Queen Rania of Jordan turns 56, she has plenty to celebrate, not least a rapidly expanding royal…
Trump says Venezuelan oil will refill depleted US petroleum reserve
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that oil secured under a newly struck deal with Venezuela will…
Queen Rania marks 56th birthday with new portrait
Queen Rania of Jordan has released a new portrait to mark her 56th birthday on Monday, August 31,…
Bessent takes his pitch on isolating Iran’s economy to G20
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will press G20 countries to join in isolating Iran’s economy during the group’s…
Europe’s monarchs, world leaders mourn Norway’s King Harald
European monarchs and world leaders paid tribute Friday to Norway’s King Harald, after the royal palace announced his…
Climate change raises risk of ‘catastrophic’ events as Nepal-Tibet flood death toll mounts
Scientists have warned that landslides and glacial collapses like those behind this week’s devastating flooding in Nepal and…
Trump claims US will take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil
US President Donald Trump has said Washington is making an unprecedented push to take control of about a…
‘Don’t be a spectator’: Europe embraces AI to make up for loss of economic power
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged Europe’s businesses to make great strides in artificial intelligence…
Israel strikes Syria and Lebanon despite US-brokered diplomacy
Israel has carried out attacks and ground raids in southern Syria, while intensifying air strikes and demolitions across…