Gaza Christians Ask For Peace On Palm Sunday
The faithful walked slowly in a procession past the stone facade of Gaza's only Catholic church on Palm Sunday, gathering to pray for peace as war raged around them.
US Stocks Rise On Inflation Report As Nasdaq Hits Record
Wall Street stocks rose Thursday after a key US inflation measure brought investors some relief, though global markets were mixed over questions of when interest rates might start coming down.
WFP Stops Delivering Food Parcels To Gaza Despite Famine Warning
The World Food Programme said that it was forced to pause deliveries after its aid convoys had endured "complete chaos and violence due to the collapse of civil order".
Fighting Corruption and Defending Democracy – Ukraine Is at a Serious Crossroads
Ukraine is dealing with a big problem: corruption. It's causing economic issues and making things tough for the country.
Palestinian Women Are Being Raped And Murdered By Israel, Human Rights Report Says
The OHNCR said that they have received information that accuses Israel of detaining, raping and executing Palestinian women and girls in Gaza.
UK Economy Slides Into Recession Ahead Of Election
Britain is in recession, official data showed Thursday, dealing another blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose Conservative party is forecast to lose a general election expected this year.
Sticky UK Inflation Stokes Bank Of England Rate-cut Debate
British annual inflation steadied last month, official data showed Wednesday, but prices still rose at double the Bank of England's target rate, adding to uncertainty over the timing of an interest-rate cut.
Global Stocks Drop On Sticky US Inflation
Stocks in the United States and Europe slumped on Tuesday while the dollar climbed as data showed that US inflation slowed less than expected in January, diminishing chances of an early interest rate cut.
Hamas Warns Israeli Invasion Of Rafah Will 'Torpedo' Hostage Talks
Hamas warned Israel on Sunday that a ground offensive in Rafah, crowded with displaced Gazans, would imperil future hostage releases, while US President Joe Biden urged the protection of civilians in the besieged territory.
North Korean Defectors Talk About Living Conditions Under Kim Jong-Un's Rule
The number of North Korean defectors has nearly tripled in 2023 compared to the previous two years.
IMF Says Central Banks Should Not Rush Into Rate Cuts
The IMF sees a greater risk to the global economy if central banks start cutting interest rates too soon than if they move "slightly" too late, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday.
UK Opposition Labour Courts Business Before Election
With a UK general election looming, the country's main opposition Labour party is starting to persuade business and financial sector leaders that it can be trusted to grow the economy.
'We Will Not Leave Gaza's Women And Girls Behind' - UNFPA Respond To Gaza's Severe Period Poverty
UNFPA responded to the situation of menstruating females in Gaza and spoke to International Business Times UK about what they are doing to tackle the period of poverty.
Which UK High Street Shops Will Close In 2024?
With some companies closing to prioritise expansion elsewhere and others shutting their stores due to bankruptcy, the UK can expect to see a mass increase of empty store-fronts.
Women And Girls In Gaza Are Using 'Parts Of Tents' To Replace Period Products
With blocks on humanitarian aid deliveries, women and girls in Gaza are witnessing the most severe cases of period poverty.
Unexpected Surge in UK Inflation Poses Challenges for Bank of England's Monetary Policy
The United Kingdom experienced an unexpected rise in inflation to 4.0 per cent in December, marking the first increase in the past 10 months.
Labour Promises To Save The UK's Business Reputation From 'A New Age Of Insecurity'
As the next general election approaches, MP Rachel Reeves will introduce JP Morgan investors to Labour's plan to regrow the British economy.
Over 250 Richest People In The World Ask Politicians To Tax Their Wealth
Wealth inequality has become a highly divisive issue.
Israel Says War To Wind Down In Southern Gaza As UN Demands Ceasefire
Israel on Monday said the "intensive" phase of its war on Hamas in devastated southern Gaza would end "soon" as the UN chief pleaded for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire".
Ukraine Accuses Subway Of 'Financing The Murders Of Ukrainians' By Supporting Russia
For almost two years, despite sanctions from the West, Subway has continued to operate more than 500 of its stores across Russia.
Russian Tourists To Be The First Travellers To Visit North Korea Since Covid-19
North Korea imposed one of the world's most stringent lockdowns four years ago.
Bank of England Faces Pressure to Adjust Interest Rates as Inflation Forecasts Take a Surprise Turn
Three prominent forecasters – Oxford Economics, Investec, and Deutsche Bank – have issued updates indicating a potential halving of the inflation rate to two per cent by April, forcing the Bank of England (BoE) to reconsider its timeline for the first interest rate cut.
Did the Israel-Hamas War Cause 99% Carbon Emissions In Oct-Nov?
A study by US and UK researchers reveals the extent of climate cost coming from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as it reveals the first two months caused carbon emissions equivalent to burning 150,000 tonnes of coal.
Bank of England Contemplates Earlier Interest Rate Cut Amidst Forecasts of Decreasing Inflation
Three prominent forecasters, including Oxford Economics consultancy, Investec, and Deutsche Bank, have revised their outlook for inflation in 2024.
New Year, New You: 15 Resolutions for Personal Transformation in 2024
This year, it's time to ditch your overwhelming resolutions.
Refugees Are 'Left Destitute On Our Streets' After Receiving Status, Says Charity
Recent data exposes the new Home Office policies for increasing the number of homeless refugees in UK cities by more than 80 per cent.
Israel Bombs Gaza As Oldest Woman Held Hostage Confirmed Dead
Israeli forces on Thursday battled Hamas in Gaza where air strikes and urban combat rocked the southern city of Khan Yunis, near where many hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have sought refuge.
The 2024 Forecast for Retail Industry: 'It is going to get worse'
Projections released by Think Tank suggest that consumers are likely to maintain a cautious approach to spending in the initial months of 2024.
Homelessness Soars In Rural England As Living Costs Hit Poor
Homelessness in rural England has risen by 40 percent in five years with many sleeping in the open air, tents or makeshift shelters, a British rural charity said on Tuesday.
Grim Christmas Eve In Bethlehem As War Rages In Gaza
Gaza's deadliest ever war cast a pall of gloom over Bethlehem on Christmas Eve Sunday, as the death toll spiralled and Israel shifted its efforts against Hamas to the besieged territory's south.