WHO requested $1.5 billion to address crises from Gaza to Afghanistan
The World Health Organisation has applied for $1.5 billion in funding to address the health needs of millions of people caught up in dozens of humanitarian crises around the world,…
Global tobacco use declines
Global tobacco consumption has fallen in a generation: one in five people smoke, down from one in three in 2000, the World Health Organisation reported. The decline has occurred despite…
US Customs says upgraded Apple Watch not subject to import ban
US law enforcement authorities have determined that Apple may be using a redesign to circumvent a ban on imports of new Apple Watch models stemming from a patent infringement dispute…
X has obtained a licence to transfer money in Utah
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday received a money transfer licence from Utah, the 15th US state to receive approval as the company explores…
Microsoft offers consumers a $20 AI subscription to grow their business
Microsoft on Monday said consumers and small businesses can buy subscriptions to get access to more of its "Copilot" artificial intelligence capabilities, as the company seeks to boost sales outside…
Lee led South Korea to a 3-1 victory in the Asian Cup
South Korea overcame a physical test in Bahrain to win their opening AFC Asian Cup Group E match 3-1 thanks to Lee Kang-in's brace at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.…
Jordan and Iraq scored their first victories at the Asian Cup
Jordan thrashed Malaysia 4-0 in the Asian Cup, while Iraq defeated Indonesia 3-1 as the West Asian teams exercised their muscles in their opening group matches. On a day when…
Messi has been named FIFA Player of the Year 2023
Argentina's Lionel Messi retained the FIFA Player of the year award on Monday, ahead of Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and France's Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.
British Labour would need record vote difference to win majority
Britain's opposition Labour Party would need a record vote difference to win a majority in Parliament at the next national election, according to an analysis compiled by academics Colin Rallings…
Von der Leyen warns West not to loosen support for Ukraine
The West must not stop supplying arms and money to Ukraine if it wants Kyiv to succeed in its war against Russia, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warned.…
