Mali starts seizing gold stocks at Barrick site
Mali’s government has begun enforcing a provisional order to seize gold stock at Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto site, the Canadian miner said in a note to Malian staff, warning again that…
Russia says Ukraine targeted infrastructure of gas pipeline to Turkey
MOSCOW: Russia on Monday accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on infrastructure of the TurkStream gas pipeline, which carries Russian gas to Europe via Turkey. “On January 11, the…
Zelenskiy says he’s ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday Kyiv is ready to hand over North Korean soldiers to their leader Kim Jong Un if he can facilitate their exchange for Ukrainians…
Before and after: Watch the destruction caused by Los Angeles wildfire
Before one of the most destructive fires in California history swept through, the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Los Angeles’ west side was filled with expensive homes fronted by green, well-tended…
Tougher US sanctions to curb Russian oil supply to China, India
Chinese and Indian refiners will source more oil from the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, boosting prices and freight costs, as new U.S. sanctions on Russian producers and ships…
Najmul to lead Bangladesh in Champions Trophy
DHAKA: Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai next month, the cricket board said Sunday, with key players including Liton Das missing the…
How foreigners can start a business in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is a land of opportunity with a dynamic business environment shaped by Vision 2030. The Ministry of Investment is the primary authority for investments in Saudi Arabia…
Los Angeles wildfires trigger air quality warnings, health concerns
LOS ANGELES: Business was brisk at Teddy’s Cocina in Pasadena as wildfire evacuees ate lunch and passersby ducked indoors to escape from the brown, smoky air blanketing the city. “It’s…
Thousands of South Koreans protest as president digs heels in
SEOUL: Thousands of South Koreans gathered for rival demonstrations in the capital on Saturday, as investigators prepare another attempt to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial…
Former Bangladesh captain announces retirement from international cricket
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket after representing the national team in 387 matches and scoring over 15,000 runs across formats. “I have been away…