Why King Charles III has ordered staff to 'turn down heating' June 29 2023 at 04:45AM

The financial report of King Charles III's household revealed a five percent increase in the cost of Britain's royal family to the UK taxpayers in the past year.The rising expenditure, which soared to a whopping £107 million last year, has prompted the King to order his staff in the palaces to turn the heating down.

'Racism hatred violence against Muslims rampant in Germany' June 29 2023 at 04:18AM

A comprehensive report on racism and hostility towards Muslims in Germany has revealed that at least one-third of Muslims in the country have experienced discrimination and hatred due to their religion. The report, compiled by the Independent Group of Experts on Muslim Hostility after three years of research, highlights that these figures are likely to be much higher as only 10% of Muslims report such incidents.

Is it a richcession? Or a rolling recession? Or maybe no recession at all? June 29 2023 at 02:28AM

Despite concerns of an impending recession hitting the US, recent indicators suggest that it might be avoided. Despite higher borrowing costs, consumers are spending and employers are hiring. Gas prices have dropped, giving Americans more spending power. Some economists believe that the US might achieve a soft landing, with growth slowing but households and businesses spending enough to avoid a full-blown recession.

Muslim nations denounce Quran burning in Sweden June 29 2023 at 01:13AM

Several Middle Eastern countries, including Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, have condemned the burning of the Quran by an Iraqi man in Sweden. The incident occurred during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha and the end of the haj pilgrimage. The countries consider the act a dangerous provocation and an insult to Islam.

Biden's verbal slip: Putin is 'clearly losing the war in Iraq' June 28 2023 at 11:30PM

President Joe Biden mistakenly confused the US war in Iraq with the Russian invasion of Ukraine twice in the past 24 hours. Speaking to reporters, Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin was losing the war in Iraq, when he meant Ukraine. He made a similar mistake while speaking to donors, referring to galvanizing allies in the "onslaught on Iraq," instead of Ukraine.

Where are Russia's top generals? Rumours swirl after Wagner mutiny June 28 2023 at 11:15PM

Russia's top generals, including armed forces chief Valery Gerasimov and deputy commander Sergei Surovikin, have disappeared from public view following a failed mercenary mutiny aimed at overthrowing the top brass. Unconfirmed reports suggest that at least one person has been arrested.

Putin seeks to project strong image as military questions linger June 28 2023 at 11:06PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to project a sense of normalcy and assert his authority following the recent mutiny by Wagner mercenaries. Putin returned to Moscow and attended a forum, mingling with locals in contrast to the strict Covid-19 protocols usually imposed on meetings with him. However, questions remain about the extent of knowledge within the military and security services regarding the rebellion.