Despite earlier claims of a ceasefire, fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia continued Wednesday, a day after nearly 100 soldiers died in clashes, according to the Azerbaijani and Armenian ministries of defense. Story Published at: September 14, 2022 at 10:59AM
Ceasefire is short-lived as Azerbaijan and Armenia resume attacks
South Korea issues arrest warrant for developer of failed cryptocurrency Luna
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for Do Kwon, the primary developer of cryptocurrencies Luna and TerraUSD, whose spectacular collapse in May roiled crypto markets around the world.Story Published at: September 14, 2022 at 10:42AM
Architects propose surrounding world’s tallest building with a giant ring
In Dubai, experimental architecture firm ZNera Space has proposed a conceptual design featuring a massive five-story circular structure wrapped around the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa — which towers at a staggering 829.8 meters (2,723 feet), almost double the height of the Empire State Building.Story Published at: September 09, 2022 at 09:29AM
Ports in eastern China at standstill as typhoon Muifa closes in
Authorities in China’s eastern province of Zhejiang ordered ships to return to port, told schools to close and evacuated tourists from nearby islands, as one of this year’s strongest typhoons is set to make landfall on Wednesday.Story Published at: September 14, 2022 at 02:42AM
Russia has spent over $300 million on influencing foreign elections since 2014, US officials say
Russia has covertly transferred over $300 million to foreign political parties around the globe since 2014, a senior Biden administration official said Tuesday, citing a review by the US intelligence community. Story Published at: September 13, 2022 at 08:56PM
Ukraine’s victories over Russia are exciting Wall St. That could soon fade
In the past week, Ukrainian troops have dealt a huge blow to Russia’s grip on parts of the east of their country with a fast-moving offensive. The stunning campaign has kicked off a new phase of the war and could force Vladimir Putin to reconsider his strategy and objectives.Story Published at: September 12, 2022 at 01:36PM
Analysis: The clock is ticking on a big threat to the US economy
This Friday, tens of thousands of railroad workers are poised to go on strike, potentially bringing a nearly a third of all US freight to a grinding halt. It would be the first national rail strike in 30 years.Story Published at: September 13, 2022 at 01:01AM
Workers at two big British ports to strike later this month
Workers at Britain’s biggest container port Felixstowe plan to stage a second eight-day strike over pay, the Unite union said on Tuesday, adding to a wave of industrial unrest caused by soaring inflation.Story Published at: September 13, 2022 at 09:41AM
Australians are bracing for more pain from rain this summer as third La Niña confirmed
Much of Australia will face unusually heavy rains in coming months, the country’s weather forecaster said on Tuesday, after confirming that a La Niña weather event is under way for the third year in a row and would likely last into next year.Story Published at: September 13, 2022 at 10:59AM
Officials: Pakistan ‘still in danger’ and flooding may take up to 6 months to recede
Authorities in Pakistan have warned it could take up to six months for deadly flood waters to recede in the country’s hardest-hit areas, as fears rise over the threat posed by waterborne diseases including cholera and dengue.Story Published at: September 13, 2022 at 09:11AM