Musk Says Advertising Revenue on X ‘Drops Massively’ During War
Elon Musk said advertising revenue on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, “drops massively during war,” according
2023-10-14 19:26
Unflinching ECB Will Stick With High-Rate Plateau, Kazimir Says
Sign up for the New Economy Daily newsletter, follow us @economics and subscribe to our podcast. The European
2023-10-14 18:59
Americans Might Leave Gaza on Saturday, Says US Official
American citizens in the Gaza Strip may be allowed to leave on Saturday, according to a US official
2023-10-14 18:55
Australia Voice Referendum Defeated After Divisive Campaign
Australia has voted against including First Nations people in the country’s constitution, projections show, rejecting a proposal to
2023-10-14 17:57
Ukraine’s Avdiivka ‘completely ablaze’ as Russia pounds city for fourth straight day
Russia has pounded Eastern Ukrainian’s Avdiivka for the fourth straight day, further destroying the city that is reportedly already “ablaze.” “The fighting has been going on for four consecutive days...They have substantial reserves of personnel and equipment. Avdiivka is completely ablaze,” Vitaliy Barabash, head of the city’s military administration, told Ukrainian national TV. “They shoot, using everything they have. The hospital is again under fire, as are administrative buildings and our volunteer centre,” Mr Barabash said. Russian attacks on the city, known for its large coking plant, have gutted it, according to Reuters. In what is considered the biggest military offensive of the ongoing conflict in months, Russia has moved a large column of three battalions, including about 2,000 troops, dozens of armoured vehicles, as well as jets into the northern flank of Avdiivka. Officials say the attacks on Avdviivka were relentless and that the enemy was attacking from all sides. The region is a crucial gateway to the Donetsk territory which is the primary communication hub within the occupied territories. “The enemy does not stop storming, they come from all directions,” Vitaliy Barabash, the head of the city’s military administration, said. Both Washington and Russia’s UN representative say the intensified battles in the east signified a new stage in the campaign. “Russian troops have, for several days now, switched over to active combat action practically throughout the entire front line. The so-called Ukrainian counteroffensive can therefore be considered finished,” UN’s Russia representative Vasily Nebenzia said. However, the US said it is confident Ukrainians would beat back Russian forces, although Russia does not seem ready to give up its campaign. “All Russian attacks have resulted in significant losses for them,” military analyst Serhiy Zgurets said. Russia’s own military has also suffered its worst combat losses since mid-February, according to Kyiv Post. The new offensive also suggests Russia could be unwilling to give up its campaign. “On average, there are 50-60 instances of intense shelling with artillery and rockets targeting the town. As for military positions, they get hit at least 500-600 times a day,” Mr Barabash added. Read More Ukraine-Russia war – live: Zelensky and Dutch PM visit Odesa and agree to boost air defence Israel-Hamas war live: Tens of thousands of Gazans flee homes as IDF launches ground raids US says North Korea delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia for Ukraine war
2023-10-14 16:54
Singapore’s Wong Says China Needs Grow Its Influence ‘Carefully’
China’s attempt to grow its influence shouldn’t come at the expense of other countries feeling pressured or it
2023-10-14 16:53
Switzerland Refuses to Take Sides in Ever More Divided World
Switzerland’s biggest political party wants to double down on neutrality, just as conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle
2023-10-14 16:25
Sweden’s Crime Wave Sparks Nationalist Call for Army on Streets
A deadly wave of gun crime across Sweden has prompted the country’s second biggest political party, the nationalist
2023-10-14 15:27
Zimbabwe Worker Exodus Intensifies With Economy in Meltdown
Years of mass migration from Zimbabwe has gained fresh impetus as an economic meltdown continues unabated, further denuding
2023-10-14 14:29
UK Jobs Market Has One Recession Warning Signal Flashing Red
With 4.3% unemployment, the UK economy would seem to be holding up well against a barrage of headwinds.
2023-10-14 13:57
Sunak’s Tories Worry Reset Fell Short of UK Election Turnaround
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak entered Britain’s political party conference season promising a reset to rejuvenate his governing Conservatives
2023-10-14 13:46
EU Official to Hold Follow-Up Talks in China, Top Diplomat Says
The European Union will send its political director to Beijing next week for follow-up discussions with China, the
2023-10-14 12:48