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- EU Leaders Push Ahead Slowly With Reparations Loan Scheme For Ukraine
on October 24, 2025 at 2:48 amThe European Union is pushing ahead with plans to use frozen Russian state funds as the basis for a reparations loan for Ukraine that is seen as crucial to helping Kyiv fend off Russia’s full-scale invasion.
- Trump announces all trade talks with Canada 'terminated' due to 'egregious behavior'
on October 24, 2025The latest extraordinary twist in relations between the North American neighbors comes just over two weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Trump in the White House to seek a relaxation of stiff US tariffs.
- Review: Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre – explore a city of Arabian delights
on October 23, 2025The Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is a great base from which to set out on a foodie adventure of […]
- Cuomo Under Fire for Islamophobic Comments as Campaign Deletes Racist AI Ad
by Sharon Zhang on October 23, 2025 at 9:17 pmThe video was swiftly taken down by the campaign, which said the ad was put up in error by a junior staffer.
- Daily Cartoon: Thursday, October 23rd
on October 23, 2025A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
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U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%. [...]
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions. [...]
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown. [...]
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. [...]
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia. [...]
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks. [...]
U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts. [...]
QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions. [...]
Public backlash has forced local officials in Pengyuan—a community in the city of Jiangmen, Guangdong province—to rescind an order requiring residents to surrender their keys so that sanitation workers can enter outbuildings to fumigate and eradicate mosquitos. The eradication effort is in response to an [...]
The involvement of Chinese nationals in Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine received widespread media attention earlier this year. This included an extended interview by Chinese journalist Chai Jing with one such combatant, "Macaron," which was was subsequently translated in two parts by CDT. The much [...]
The news that two more Japanese scientists were awarded Nobel Prizes in the natural sciences has been met with considerable consternation on the Chinese internet. Shimon Sakaguchi of Osaka University and two American scientists, Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, were awarded the Nobel Prize [...]
We believe: Faith is not a crime. Worship is not a crime. Prayer is not a crime. [Chinese] This quote highlighted by CDT Chinese this week is drawn from a statement by the Zion (锡安 Xī’ān) Church following the arrest of dozens of its members [...]
State media hailed the mass travel over this month’s "Super Golden Week" holiday as a sign of profound economic vigor. Xinhua, for example, reported that the "travel boom […] demonstrated the country’s vibrant consumption and sustained economic momentum, highlighting the vitality of the Chinese economy." [...]
A diner with fans, by Gauthier Delecroix (CC BY 2.0) [...]
Cedars-Sinai researchers created “young” immune cells from human stem cells that reversed cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice. The treated animals showed better memory and healthier brain structures. The cells seemed to protect the brain indirectly, possibly through anti-aging signals in the blood. The [...]
MIT scientists have found that an amino acid called cysteine can help the gut heal itself. In mouse studies, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that release a molecule speeding up tissue repair in the small intestine. This process helped regenerate the gut lining after [...]
Scientists have developed a chromium-molybdenum-silicon alloy that withstands extreme heat while remaining ductile and oxidation-resistant. It could replace nickel-based superalloys, which are limited to about 1,100°C. The new material might make turbines and engines significantly more efficient, marking a major step toward cleaner, more powerful [...]
McMaster researchers found that deep abdominal and liver fat can quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear fit. Their MRI-based study of over 33,000 adults shows these fats are closely linked to artery thickening and stroke risk, regardless of cholesterol or blood pressure. The [...]
Chalmers researchers have developed a simple, light-based platform to study the mysterious “invisible glue” that binds materials at the nanoscale. Gold flakes floating in salt water reveal how quantum and electrostatic forces interact through vivid color changes. The technique could lead to new discoveries in [...]
A study found that daily vitamin D supplements helped slow telomere shortening—the cellular process linked to aging and disease. Researchers believe its anti-inflammatory effects may protect DNA. While results are promising, the ideal dose remains unclear, and experts stress that lifestyle choices still matter most [...]
Scientists have uncovered evidence that megaquakes in the Pacific Northwest might trigger California’s San Andreas Fault. A research ship’s navigational error revealed paired sediment layers showing both fault systems moved together in the past. This finding hints that the next “Big One” could set off [...]
Researchers at King’s College London have created the first evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation, finding real relief may come from kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral water. Psyllium, probiotics, and magnesium oxide also showed benefits, while common fiber and senna advice fell short. The guidelines [...]
Photographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs. [...]
Vice-President Vance says the move by far-right lawmakers was "stupid", while Secretary of State Rubio warns of the impact on Gaza peace plan. [...]
Israel has placed boundary markers up to 520m deeper inside Gaza than expected under the ceasefire deal with Hamas. [...]
The court also says Israel has not substantiated its allegations against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. [...]
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza. [...]
The recovery of Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar's remains means Hamas has returned 15 of the 28 deceased hostages held in Gaza before the ceasefire. [...]
The US vice-president's visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce. [...]
Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now. [...]
China’s complex new rules take on the entire world at once—and give Trump an opportunity. [...]
Going back to first principles has until recently spooked many diplomats. [...]
The Trump administration is working to uphold the fragile Gaza cease-fire. [...]
Sweeping sanctions packages aim to curb funding for Moscow’s war effort. [...]
The threat to Moscow’s oil earnings is huge. But will it be enough? [...]
Islamabad has pulled off repeated coups—but can they last? [...]
Experts believe the operation is about regime change in Venezuela. [...]
A diplomatic visit highlights the cautious engagement between New Delhi and Kabul. [...]
[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- In rural Rwanda, a girl's first period signals womanhood, but too often steals her education and future. This is the devastating toll of Africa's adolescent pregnancy crisis. [...]
[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- Every day in Nigeria, hundreds of women and thousands of children lose their lives to preventable causes, yet in some of the country's most remote corners, a smartphone notification from HelpMum is now helping rewrite that story. [...]
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Donald Trump is bad news for Africa. He was tough on Africa in his first term, and after nine months, his second term is shaping up to be much worse. [...]
[allAfrica] Durban -- Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of new pandemics still looms, and the urgency remains. As the fourth International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) began in Durban, South Africa, a big question emerged: Is Africa prepared for [...]
[allAfrica] Every year, rabies silently kills children across East Africa, even though it is one of the few infectious diseases that is 100% preventable. Globally, rabies causes approximately 59,000 deaths a year, mainly in Africa and Asia. In Kenya, 99% of human cases are attributed [...]
[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- Public health in Africa is at a pivotal moment, shaped by both longstanding challenges and emerging opportunities. [...]
[New Zimbabwe] GREGORY Meeks, the American government's House Committee Representative Responsible for Foreign Policy Legislation and Oversight, has warned that extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term could seriously harm Zimbabwe's democratisation foundation. [...]
[RFI] Abidjan -- Women have been highly visible in Côte d'Ivoire's election campaign. They turn up at rallies, organise events and even run for president. But they remain under-represented in national politics and many hope this vote will finally open the door to real change. [...]