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Hereโs how you can handle your finances during economic uncertainty
Some ways of gaining better control of your finances include creating an emergency fund and finding areas where you can cut back.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:
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Mortgage demand from homebuyers continues to recover, even with higher interest rates
After falling for most of April, homebuyer mortgage demand rose for the second straight week, as buyers are enticed by more inventory.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump meets with Syrian president Sharaa, who once fought U.S. troops
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first such encounter between the leaders of those two countries in 25 years.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Minerals for muscle? Why Trump's Ukraine resources deal could be a sign of things to come
Critical minerals refer to a subset of materials considered essential to theenergy transition.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Does Indiaโs surprise tariff move on US signal a tougher stance on trade or just โsymbolismโ?
Delhiโs WTO complaint on US steel and aluminium tariffs highlights Indiaโs aim to protect its trade interests without direct retaliation, observers said.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How โFriendโ Trump Embarrassed Modi
Trump claiming credit for brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire has stung PM Modiโs "strong leader" image at home.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Japanese military training plane crashes with 2 on board
The plane is a โdomestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraftโ that is used for โall basic flight coursesโ.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Crete earthquake: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island following tsunami warning?
Authorities issued a tsunami alert in the area shortly after the tremor, which was felt as far away as Israel, Syria and Egypt.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Peru's prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
Gustavo Adrianzรฉn's resignation is another blow to President Dina Boluarte amid anger over rising crime.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Chega leader Andrรฉ Ventura discharged from hospital
The leader of Portugal's third largest party fell ill while speaking at a rally in Tavira in the Algarve. Hospital sources say he suffered an oesophageal spasm associated with a spike in blood pressure.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Germany arrests 3 for planning Russian 'sabotage' attacks
German prosecutors have said three Ukrainian men acting as "foreign agents" for Russia were arrested on suspicion of planning to plant explosive devices in transported goods.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Stock and crypto trading site eToro prices IPO at $52 per share ahead of Nasdaq debut
Israel-based stock brokerage platform eToro said it has priced shares for its IPO at $52, which would value the company at about $4.2 billion
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Baidu's robotaxi unit plans Europe expansion
Chinese tech company Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi business plans to expand to Europe this year, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:EUโs Von der Leyen loses court case over secret Pfizer texts
Wednesdayโs ruling is likely to affect how the EUโs executive arm treats text messages in the future.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:From gyms to supermarkets, Hong Kong tenants are spoiled for discounts amid retail gloom
Hong Kong landlords offer significant discounts to attract tenants amid ongoing retail challenges, reduced tourist spending.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:At least 60 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, medical officials say
Israel said it was striking Hamas infrastructure and that it had issued evacuation warnings in Jabaliya.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China and Russia sign nuclear reactor deal to fuel lunar research station
Agreement energises plans for joint base, setting stage for long-term human presence on the moon.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up
Zhipu AIโs plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:The new Citroรซn C3 is practical, comfortable and fuel efficient
Although certain aspects on the interior feel slightly outdated, the new C3 will be ideal for young families
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:HSBC moves to repossess Hong Kong flat of Abby Choiโs former father-in-law
Court summons for Kwong Kau is latest development in controversy over his subsidised flat, which has already prompted tightening of some rules.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Failure to disclose affiliations in foreign policy activities demand scrutiny of US Congress
CSIS and other US think tanks neglecting to reveal Covington & Burling and WestExec links should raise red flags
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong judges doubt government to blame for lack of slavery law after sex case
Legal challenge by domestic helper who lost two sexual exploitation cases canโt force authorities to enact laws against forced labour, court says.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Advocates Mobilize to Stave Off Cuts to Federal Student Loan Programs
A federal budget bill threatens to reduce higher education loan forgiveness that benefits nonprofit workers and other borrowers. Advocates are mobilizing in response.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Israeli military airstrikes kill at least 70 in Gaza
Israeli military strikes killed at least 70 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, local health authorities said, in an intensification of the bombardment as U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Middle East.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Nipping hayfever in the bud: These are the plants you should avoid if you have pollen allergies
Pollen is essential to human life, but that doesn't make allergy season more bearable. This is what you should have in your garden if you suffer from hayfever.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Guest post: More than 70% of adaptation plans for European cities are โinconsistentโ
More than 70% of European cities are not adapting to climate change in a consistent... The post Guest post: More than 70% of adaptation plans for European cities are โinconsistentโ appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump meets Syriaโs rebel leader Sharaa, urges him to establish Israel ties
Sharaa was for years the leader of al-Qaedaโs official wing in the Syrian conflict. The US removed a US$10 million bounty on him in December.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:KAJ heats up the first Eurovision semi-final as 10 acts progress and five are sent home
The first of two Eurovision semi-finals saw sauna-loving trio KAJ and Dutch balladeer Claude among the ten acts voted through to the grand final, while five countries were sent home.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Grief and evacuations follow Israeli strike on Gaza's European Hospital
The Israeli military said it carried out a strike on Tuesday targeting what it claimed was a Hamas "command and control centre" beneath a hospital in Gaza.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How to Reduce Economic Inequality by Expanding Employee Ownership
The workplace is a leading site of inequality, but if workers owned businesses, that could change. How can advocates seize the opportunity to grow worker ownership?
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:As Neoliberalism Crashes, What Comes Next?
Neoliberalism, a leading cause of inequality for decades, is dying. What comes next is unclear. For economic justice advocates, building a positive path forward is essential.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Panda politics: Zoos have always been ideological
President Donald Trumpโs sweeping range of more than 130 executive orders and other decisions aim to upend everything from long-standing immigration policy to the control of a performing arts center. But so far, zoos are not among the many issues the Trump administration has focused on. That might no longer be the case. Trump issued [โฆ] The post Panda politics: Zoos have always been ideological appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong accelerates self-driving vehicle trials with Tung Chung expansion
City gearing up for the potential of autonomous services, including ride-hailing and minibuses, within two years.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Investing in Girls' Education in Uganda's Largest Refugee Settlement
[Spotlight Initiative] Ritah is an 11-year-old Congolese refugee residing in Kyaka II refugee settlement in Western Uganda. Tragically, she lost both her parents shortly after starting school and now lives with a foster parent.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Mali: Mali Dissolves All Political Parties As Opposition Figures Disappear
[RFI] Mali's military government has shut down all political parties and banned their activities across the country. Anyone who disobeys the order faces sanctions.
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