Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall

Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company

Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.

CNBC - 6d

Indian press groups call for investigation after journalist’s body found in septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar had reported on alleged corruption in the construction industry and had a popular YouTube channel . Indian media rights groups have called for an investigation after the body of a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

World Cup award adds pressure to Saudi Arabia’s construction challenge

Sporting plans bulk out kingdom’s project pipeline as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil revenues

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Jake McCabe Leaves Maple Leafs' Game Against Flyers With Upper-Body Injury After Awkward Fall In Fight With Garnet Hathaway

McCabe was visibly shaken up after the fall but was able to skate to Toronto's tunnel on his own.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Ukraine presses attacks in Russia's Kursk region

Zelenskyy says he will urge allies to boost his country's air defenses this week

ABC News - Jan. 5

Bitcoin could top $125,000 or fall toward $77,000 this quarter — depending on what Trump does next

Here are three major factors that could drive bitcoin’s price in the first quarter.

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

Brennan presses Homan on Trump administration's deportation plans

CBS News’s Margaret Brennan pressed President-elect Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan on the next administration’s mass deportation plans. Homan joined Brennan on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Assad’s fall is an opportunity for a US win over China

Trump may believe that Syria is “not our fight,” but the competition with China is very much ours and will undoubtedly be a focus of his administration.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Meet the Press – January 5, 2025

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Carol Lee, Jonathan Martin, Symone Sanders Townsend and Marc Short

NBC News - Jan. 5

UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat

Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

In Damascus, Syrians Reclaim Spaces and Freedoms After al-Assad’s Fall

Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, dies after a fall in New Orleans

Georgia says football coach Kirby Smart’s father died early Saturday of complications from hip surgery after falling in New Orleans ahead of the Sugar Bowl

ABC News - Jan. 4

Father of UGA's Smart dies after Sugar Bowl fall

Georgia coach Kirby Smart's father, Sonny, died Saturday morning after suffering complications from hip surgery he underwent following a fall in New Orleans before the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability

Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Man dies after 70-metre fall from mountain ridge in Lake District

Callout ends in tragedy after an as yet unnamed person fell on Thursday and their body was recovered by a rescue team. A man has died after falling 70 metres from a mountain ridge in the Lake ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Sonny Smart, father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, dies after fall in New Orleans

Sonny Smart underwent surgery after fracturing his hip on Tuesday

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Schumer presses Thune for briefings on recent attacks

Thune took control of the Senate chamber on Friday.

Politico - Jan. 4

Ronaldo on 2yrs in Saudi: Happy, but I want more

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared on his two-year anniversary with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr that he's hungry for more titles.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and France

ABC News - Jan. 3

Shares of alcohol makers fall after US official calls for cancer warnings

Surgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels on drinks to raise awareness of the link

Financial Times - Jan. 3

U.S. Hits Chinese Cybersecurity Company With Sanctions After Breach

The agency imposed penalties on a company it blamed for supporting the Chinese hacking group Flax Typhoon in a 2022-23 infiltration.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Ford, Rivian stocks get boost from sales after rival Tesla’s numbers fall short

Rivian and Ford shares are on the rise after both carmakers touted growth in EV sales.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Alcohol stocks fall across the board after U.S. surgeon general’s advisory on cancer risk

The stocks of alcohol makers and distributors fell across the board early Friday, after the U.S. surgeon general released a new advisory warning of the link between booze and cancer risk.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria

The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.

CBS News - Jan. 3

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders

The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Will they stay or will they go? All the pressing offseason QB questions

The two teams with the clearest need under center are no longer in position to sit and draft one. Let's dive into the Raiders, Vikings, Giants and more situations.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Syrian delegation makes first official visit to Saudi Arabia

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions

Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory. Helsinki’s main sports and entertainment arena is expected to reopen in the spring ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Syrian delegation visits Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip since Assad ousting

Foreign and defence ministers arrive in Riyadh as Gulf states move to embrace new rulers

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Saudi Arabia says it executes 6 Iranians for drug smuggling

Saudi Arabia says it has executed six Iranian men over drug smuggling, sparking strong objections from Iran at a time when the two countries are trying to mend relations

ABC News - Jan. 1

Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks

In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Twenty missing after falling from boat in rough seas off Libya’s coast

Small vessel tilted after taking in water, according to seven survivors who reached Italian island of Lampedusa. Twenty people are missing after falling into the sea from a tilting boat after it ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Bears get help for Caleb Williams after rocky Year 1, Shedeur Sanders falls out of top 5

Chicago attempts to fortify the blocking unit in front of the 2024 No. 1 overall pick

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat

Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria. Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander ...