Houthis call Egypt’s military support for Saudi Arabia a ‘declaration of war’
A Houthi official said Tuesday that the Egyptian Parliament’s decision to support Saudi Arabia amounted to a “declaration of war” against Yemen. The parliament in Egypt, which said it is considering joining the Makkah Defence Pact, on Monday authorised the Egyptian military to help defend Saudi Arabia, a major financial and political partner for Cairo.Saudi
King begins tour of Caribbean as calls grow for slavery apology
The King is to begin a tour of the Caribbean as calls mount for him to apologise for Britain’s role in slavery. Charles will arrive in Antigua for a nine-day visit to the region after the Commonwealth’s secretary general Shirley Botchwey said last week it “wouldn’t hurt” when asked during an interview if the King
Russian attack on Kyiv kills one person
A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, killed at least one person on Monday and damaged a metro station and medical facilities. The mayor also said there was a strike next to an underground station and pictures posted on unofficial Telegram channels showed damage at a station and to a tram. Klitschko said
With Munir at negotiating table, Saudi Arabia offers $1 billion to Houthis for peace
Saudi Arabia has offered $1 billion to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels in a bid to secure a ceasefire and restore oil exports, reported an Israeli media outlet. The talks were held as part of the Mecca pact and Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was involved in the negotiations aimed at containing the escalating
Inside Microsoft’s new exit offer
Microsoft has launched a new Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO) for eligible employees in the US, India, Canada and the UK. The programme gives employees a chance to leave the company with financial support and career planning resources. The new offer is available to eligible employees at level 70 and below in participating organisations. It is
Netanyahu Wanted US-Israel Strike On Iran Before October 27 Elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressed US President Donald Trump to support a joint strike on Iran before Israel’s October 27 elections, but Washington asked him to wait until it was ready for military action.Another source briefed on the matter said Israel had spent the past week lobbying the US to back, and potentially
Trump failed to stop inflation
President Donald Trump would prefer that voters not worry about inflation. But it’s hard for them to ignore. Filling up a basic Ford F-150 truck now costs about $100, up $30 from a year ago. Mortgage rates have jumped to levels that have depressed home sales. And for the past 12 months, consumer prices have
The world’s pension systems are confronting a demographic crisis
The world’s pension systems are confronting a demographic crisis as longer lifespans and dwindling birth rates threaten to stretch retirement finances, raising questions about their ability to sustain payouts for future generations. Pension offerings generally fall into two categories: defined-benefit plans, which promise retirees a predetermined income, and defined-contribution plans, where payouts depend on accumulated
US growth boosted by AI
In his 2025 inaugural address, President Donald Trump said his return to the White House heralded the start of a new golden age for the US, especially for the economy. He and his advisers contend his plans to slap tariffs on imports, deport some immigrants and curtail the arrival of others, cut personal and corporate
US stocks tick higher as oil prices ease a bit
U.S. stock indexes are ticking higher Monday ahead of a week full of reports that could move the market. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, coming off a second straight losing week, and pulled closer to the all-time high it set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 216 points, or 0.4%, as