Ransomware Attack on World's Largest Bank Disrupts US Treasury Market
ICBC Financial Services released a statement acknowledging the ransomware attack, noting that certain systems were affected.
Israel Pounds Gaza City As Tens Of Thousands Flee Their Homes
Israeli air strikes pounded Gaza City Thursday as soldiers battled street-by-street with Hamas militants, and tens of thousands of Palestinians desperate for safety fled their homes southwards in the besieged territory.
US Stocks Tumble After Fed Chair Says Another Rate Hike Possible
US stock markets declined Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated interest rates may be hiked again, if needed, while European indexes finished the day with solid gains.
Israel Hits Gaza Hard, As US Focuses On Aid
Israel said Sunday it was pounding Gaza with "significant" strikes after cutting it in two, as America's top diplomat pressed a Middle East tour focused on humanitarian aid for the Palestinians.
Pro-Palestine BDS Boycotts Criticised For Hurting The Working Class
The BDS movement has once again started to encourage people to join large boycott demonstrations against companies tied to Israel.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates At 5.25% for Second Time
Nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6-3 in favour of maintaining the current rate, in a move that was widely anticipated.
Keir Starmer Defends Decision For No Ceasefire In Gaza Because It Is not 'The Correct Decision Now'
The Labour Leader refuses to back calls for a ceasefire to prevent a Hamas uprising and calls for a "humanitarian pause" instead.
Israel In Talks With EU To Displace Gaza Civilians To Egypt Amidst US Attempts To Fund It
Israel prepared a 10-page concept paper to systematically permanently displace Gaza civilians to Egypt's Sinai peninsula within a week after the Hamas attack on Israel which could harm Egypt-Israel relations.
Israel PM Rejects Gaza Ceasefire As 'Surrender To Hamas'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas "will not happen", as the UN warned not enough aid was coming in to meet "unprecedented humanitarian needs".
Israel Faces Growing Pressure Over Gaza Ground Operation Plans
Israel faced growing international pressure Wednesday to rethink plans for a massive ground operation in Gaza where the Hamas-run health ministry says Israel's relentless bombing campaign has killed 700 people in 24 hours.
What Does A 10% Rise In The Real Living Wage Mean For Struggling Low-Paid Workers?
A 10 per cent rise in the real living wage will be a "lifeline" for 460,000 workers struggling with low pay but minority ethnic workers are still disproportionately paid the lowest wages.
UK Workers to Receive Pay Boost with New Real Living Wage
Approximately half a million employees employed by companies committed to the voluntary Real Living Wage are poised to experience a substantial increase in their earnings, bringing their minimum hourly wage to at least £12.
Starmer mocks Tories at PMQs over by-election losses – but faces growing pressure over Israel stance
Sir Keir has faced criticism since appearing to say Israel had the "right" to cut off water and energy to Gaza.
Hamas Accused Of Stealing Aid While Second Convoy Crosses Into Gaza
The UNWRA accuse Hamas of stealing gasoline and medicine that was donated to Palestinian civilians as the Rafah crossing welcomes the second aid convoy into Gaza.
UK Inflation Resists Expected Slowdown in September Amid Rising Oil Prices
CPI reported a year-on-year increase of 6.7 per cent, maintaining the same pace as the previous month, contrary to economists' predictions of a dip to 6.6 per cent.
How is Iran Involved In The Israel-Gaza War?
According to a US State Department report, Hamas is one of the richest organisations in the world, generating more than $500 in funding from Iran, taxes and Islamist charities.
Average Pay Growth Rises Above Inflation for the First Time in Almost Two Years
The figures show that between June and August of this year, wages rose at an annual rate of 7.8 per cent, higher than average inflation over the same three months.
IDF And Hamas Dismiss Ceasefire Reports Amid Closed Crossings In Gaza
After being urged to flee to the south of the Strip by Israel, Gazan residents remain desperate for humanitarian aid and are deeply concerned with the Rafah crossing confusion.
Palestinian Voices Decry the 'Apartheid' of Their People as Israel's 'Retaliation' Continues
Led by the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot, political and media voices are underscoring the long-running plight of the stateless Palestinians.
UN Calls For $294 Mn For 'Urgent Needs' In Gaza, Occupied West Bank
The United Nations on Thursday issued an emergency appeal for $294 million to address "the most urgent needs" in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where more than 400,000 Palestinians have fled their homes in recent days.
Economic Challenges Mount as UK Retail Sales Slow Amid Rising Inflation and Global Uncertainties
The latest sales-monitor report from the British Retail Consortium has revealed a slowdown in retail sales growth in the UK for September. Despite a fall in inflation, the high cost of living continues to place pressure on households' budgets.
Antonio Gutteres Appeals for Aid to be Allowed into Gaza as He Reaffirms His Belief in a Two-State Solution
Antonio Guterres condemned Hamas' attack inside Israel and reminded Israel that it is breaking international law by tightening Gaza's already perilous blockade.
Israel Retakes Gaza Border Area As War's Toll Mounts
Israel said it recaptured Gaza border areas from Hamas on Tuesday, the fourth day of fierce fighting that has left thousands dead on both sides since the militants launched a surprise attack.
Labour Party Conference Enters Third Day; Starmer to Speak Following Hamas Attacks in Israel
The meeting comes with the centre-left party enjoying double-digit leads in most opinion polls and seemingly on the cusp of returning to power.
US Back As Israel's Unequivocal Defender After Hamas Attacks
The shock of a Hamas assault has restored the United States to a familiar role as unequivocal backer of Israel, using its leverage not to encourage calm but to shield its ally.
Labour Defeat SNP to Secure 'Seismic' By-Election Victory in Rutherglen and Hamilton West
For Labour, the by-election represented an important battleground ahead of the next UK general election, with the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer declaring it a "seismic" night and that people in Rutherglen and Hamilton West had sent "a clear message".
General Election "Not What the Country Wants" Says Rishi Sunak
Batting away concerns about his authority, Sunak insisted he was "just getting on" with the job and "delivering" on his long-term policy plans.
Conservative Party Conference Overshadowed by HS2 Rumours
Chairman Jeremy Hunt has already signed off on "reallocating" money from HS2's northern leg to other transport projects, according to reports.
Stocks Knocked By Growing US Rate Worries
Global stock markets fell Tuesday as investors fixated on the risk US interest rates will be kept elevated for a prolonged period, denting growth.
Government Criticised for Rising Food Insecurity in the UK
With 4.2 million children living below the poverty line, Right To Food has arranged a series of marches across the UK to abolish the need for food banks.