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Arch-rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to revive ties, reopen embassies in China-brokered deal

Arch-rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to revive ties,...

Iran and Saudi Arabia have long accused each other of destabilizing the region and...

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Silicon Valley Bank Financial in talks to sell itself after attempts to raise capital have failed, sources say

Silicon Valley Bank Financial in talks to sell itself after...

SVB is a major bank for venture-back companies, and cited cash burn from clients...

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France and UK hail a 'new beginning' to post-Brexit era, agree measures to tackle Channel crossings

France and UK hail a 'new beginning' to post-Brexit era,...

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hailed...

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A growing plastic smog is choking the world's oceans — and it shows no signs of slowing down

A growing plastic smog is choking the world's oceans —...

More than 170 trillion plastic particles weighing roughly 2 million metric tons...

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Sri Lanka needs institutional changes for long-term debt sustainability, says professor

Sri Lanka needs institutional changes for long-term debt...

The South Asian country is grappling with its worst financial crisis in decades...

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China's Xi gains unprecedented third term as president

China's Xi gains unprecedented third term as president

Chinese leader Xi Jinping gained an unprecedented third term as president of the...

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India's rural women are 'bearing the brunt' of climate shocks

India's rural women are 'bearing the brunt' of climate...

The climate issue is also emblematic of the larger challenges facing India's women,...

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You can live on this cruise ship for $30,000/year—less than the average cost of rent in NYC

You can live on this cruise ship for $30,000/year—less...

Life at Sea Cruises is accepting reservations for the world's first three-year-cruise...

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All travelers to the UK — including from the EU and U.S. — will need pre-authorization by 2025

All travelers to the UK — including from the EU and U.S....

All tavelers who currently do not require a visa to visit the U.K. will need to...

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The U.S. imposed semiconductor export controls on China. Now a key EU nation is set to follow suit

The U.S. imposed semiconductor export controls on China....

The Netherlands — home to critical chip firm ASML — is embroiled in political tensions...