Baerbock Warns of Lebanon Destabilization As Germany Pledges 60m Aid

Indian and Nigerian leaders pledge stronger security ties and support for Global South

The leaders of Nigeria and India have pledged stronger ties in maritime security and counterterrorism during Prime Minister Narendra Modi first visit to Nigeria

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Trump expands search for Treasury secretary

President-elect’s top economic appointment has kicked off fierce lobbying among loyalists

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Saudi Arabia Is Working to Undercut a Pledge to Quit Fossil Fuels

Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi officials have since worked to undermine it in at least five U.N. forums, diplomats said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks

Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statement

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Hong Kong sentences 45 activists to prison in landmark security trial

Legal scholar Benny Tai receives 10-year penalty as authorities stamp out dissent in Chinese territory

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

What we’ve learned in the five years since our first environment pledge

An update on our progress from the Guardian’s head of sustainability. The Guardian environment pledge 2024 Support urgent, independent climate journalism today . Five years ago the ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Trump reportedly stalling presidential transition process over ethics pledge

There are several reports that President-elect Donald Trump has not yet submitted a legally required ethics pledge vowing to avoid conflicts of interest after taking the oath of office. According ...

Farmer uproar a consequence of Labour’s high-risk tax pledges

Farmers’ union and government diverge on scale of impact of Budget changes

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Atlas of Finance — a visual aid to the global money maze

An eclectic and ambitious series of maps, graphs and diagrams helps disclose the locations of hidden riches

Business - Financial Times - October 25

What’s the best way to brown meat? | Kitchen aide

You need a really hot pan, no moisture and plenty of space to get the best out of your meat . Colour equals flavour, thanks to a process known as the Maillard reaction , which occurs when proteins ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Bill Gates criticises Budget cut to overseas aid

Hidden in the Budget was a decision not to renew a Tory-era £2.5bn top-up to the UK's overseas aid budget.

FEMA grants NC's request for aid extension into January

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted a request from the state of North Carolina that will extend its deadline to apply for federal hurricane relief into January. FEMA announced ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why

Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

The U.S. election is a make-or-break moment for aid to Ukraine

Ukrainian officials are likely watching U.S. polls with more than a touch of nervousness this week, as the vote remains too close to call.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Starmer picks Blair aide Powell as security adviser

Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.

These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids

Three technologists in India used a homemade Faraday cage and a microwave oven to get around Apple’s location blocks.

Tech - Wired - November 13

Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners

This week a government minister said those underground illegally would be "smoked out".

Japan promises further aid package for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 16

Taliban seeks international aid for Afghanistan's reconstruction

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

UN says gangs looted aid trucks in Gaza

United Nations agencies confirm gangs violently looted dozens of aid trucks in Gaza. And speaking from Beirut Tuesday, where meetings were taking place regarding a possible cease-fire in the ...

How gangsters took over Gaza’s aid routes

Armed thieves who raid UN trucks are acting with Israel’s tacit support, officials say

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Is Trump More Flexible on China Than His Hawkish Cabinet Picks Suggest?

President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Biden's 11th hour Ukraine aid surge

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Biden's 11th hour Ukraine aid surge The U.S. in the past week has ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Netanyahu Aide Is Indicted Over Leaked Document on Hamas

One of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s advisers is accused of leaking a top-secret document to a German tabloid in an attempt to influence public sentiment on hostage negotiations.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Best Natural Sleep Aids (2024), Tested and Reviewed

I tested an array of alternative sleep aids, from CBD capsules to mushroom chocolate to bath bombs, to see if they would help my chronic insomnia.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

AI Could Boost Humanitarian Aid. But It’s Not Without Consequences

Hardship has driven up demand for humanitarian assistance, and AI could be the solution.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Netanyahu Aide Is Indicted Over Leaked Document on Hamas

One of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s advisers is accused of leaking a top-secret document to a German tabloid in an attempt to influence public sentiment on hostage negotiations.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Germany and India sign information-sharing security agreement

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Germany stun England in Euros final rematch

In a rematch of the 2022 Euros final, Germany secured a 4-3 victory over European Champions England in a chaotic seven-goal thriller in front of 47,167 at Wembley.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

India and Germany agree green hydrogen roadmap

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Baerbock Warns of Lebanon Destabilization As Germany Pledges 60m Aid

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