Relief had been granted after president Nicolás Maduro promised to hold free and fair elections this yearThe Biden administration has reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing the president Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the US eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the Opec nation.A senior US official, discussing the decision with reporters, said any US company investing in Venezuela would...
In the 1990s, Wall Street was very enthusiastic about the internet — and lost a ton of money because of that enthusiasm.
In an interview aired on US television he said that more weapons would help Ukraine to regain the initiative, especially with the delivery of long-range missiles. A soldier in the Ukrainian army told the BBC from the frontline that: “It is better now if we let them attack and we defend but when we get the shells, drones and whatever else from this package we can turn things around.” The aid package was approved overwhelmingly as Democrats and Republicans united to ensure that the deal sailed...
The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation. A senior U.S. official, discussing the decision with reporters, said any […]
Exclusive: Hungary’s PM and EU’s most isolated leader says he is pursuing ‘friendship with everybody’ – particularly the former US presidentEurope’s most isolated leader was beaming.Standing in a hallway in Brussels, Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian prime minister, spoke excitedly about the politician he hopes will change his political fortunes – Donald Trump. Continue reading
Coco Gauff, who was named to TIME magazine's 2024 Women of the Year list, is hoping for peace in Gaza and that Israeli hostages taken by Hamas are released, but the young tennis star fears the worst as the conflict continues. Speaking to the magazine in an article published Wednesday, the 2023 U.S. Open champion addressed the ongoing war which began on Oct. 7 when Hamas militants attacked Israel’s southern border, killing more than 1,200 people, with some 250 others taken hostage. "I don’t...
Caitlin Clark and Zach Edey went viral after appearing in a photo together. The former college stars are coming off a disappointing end to March Madness, though they both made it to the finals. Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes were bested in the women’s national championship game, losing to the South Carolina Gamecocks last Sunday. Edey and …
Asian stocks faltered after Wall Street's tech slump, while oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions. China's Q1 GDP soared at 5.3 per cent, yet March's new home prices plummeted. Additionally, the yen hit its lowest level since 1990. Eyes are now on the UK employment data and Fed Chair Powell's speech.
The bill is meant to give people legal recourse if their image or voice is used in an unauthorized deepfake, but also enshrines into law rules for their commercial use Source
The American is favourite to win a second Masters title at Augusta this year. But Scottie Scheffler revealed he could have to leave the competition early. Scheffler and his pregnant wife Meredith are expecting their first child together
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to reject any sanctions on the country's military, after reports that the US plans to cut aid to one unit.
Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.