A top Iranian military official issued a warning to Saudi Arabia last week as his government continued to face off against protesters at home. “You are involved in this matter and know that you are vulnerable, it is better to be careful,” he said at the sidelines of a military drill. Story Published at: October 24, 2022 at 08:43PM
London-based TV channel sparks Iranian leaders’ ire amid protests
EU formally adopts law requiring Apple to support USB-C chargers
A landmark law requiring Apple and other electronics makers to adopt USB-C as a universal charging standard in the European Union has cleared its final procedural hurdle, after EU member states voted to approve the legislation on Monday. Story Published at: October 24, 2022 at 07:36PM
She grew up during Iran’s Islamic revolution. Today, artist Marjane Satrapi feels conflicted her memoir is ‘more accurate than ever’
Iranian-French artist Marjane Satrapi was 10 when wearing the veil became compulsory at the non-religious, French-speaking school she attended in Tehran. Previously, boys and girls were taught together, but she was soon also separated from her male friends in the name of a cultural revolution instigated by revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Story Published at: October 24, 2022 at 05:40PM
Australia’s richest woman pulls $8.9 million netball sponsorship in bombshell decision
When Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart threw a financial lifeline to Netball Australia, she triggered a debate about sponsorships and the role of social and political issues in the sporting sphere. Then she walked away.Story Published at: October 24, 2022 at 05:15AM
Arshad Sharif, prominent journalist who fled Pakistan, killed in shooting in Kenya
Arshad Sharif, a prominent Pakistani journalist who fled the country after he was charged with sedition, has died in Kenya after he was shot by police responding to reports of a stolen vehicle, authorities said. Story Published at: October 24, 2022 at 04:15PM
Hong Kong stocks plunge 6% as fears about Xi’s third term trump China GDP data
China released stronger-than-expected GDP and other economic data on Monday, just a day after Xi Jinping clinched a historic third term in power following the conclusion of a major political gathering.Story Published at: October 24, 2022 at 02:04PM
Tesla’s stock sinks after cutting prices on cars in China
Tesla has cut starting prices for its Model 3 and Model Y cars by as much as 9% in China, reversing a trend of increases across the industry amid signs of softening demand in the world’s largest auto market.Story Published at: October 24, 2022 at 12:33PM
The economy may be in better shape than you think — for now
The housing market is rapidly losing steam. Interest rates continue to rise. The stock market remains volatile. And inflation continues to be a major problem for people trying to pay their bills.Story Published at: October 24, 2022 at 12:40PM
Passengers in fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes are ‘crime victims,’ US judge says
A US judge in Texas ruled on Friday that people killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are legally considered “crime victims,” a designation that will determine what remedies should be imposed.Story Published at: October 24, 2022 at 03:25AM
US home prices are finally falling. But how low will they go?
The US housing market is in the midst of a major shift. After two years of stratospheric price appreciation, home prices have peaked and are on their way back down. Story Published at: October 22, 2022 at 05:25PM