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NAJAF, Iraq: After Iraqi farmer Muntazer Al-Joufi saw his once-blooming rice fields dwindle in recent years due to relentless drought, he fought back with harder seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques. “This is the first time we are using modern techniques that use less water” to grow rice, said Joufi, 40, as he surveyed his land … Read more
Financial guru Mark Bouris has issued a grim warning about the state of Australia's economy.
WASHINGTON: The World Bank said on Monday it was assessing the impact of events in Bangladesh on its lending program with the country after its prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, resigned and fled. Hasina left after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations that began as protests against preferential job quotas and grew … Read more
JENIN, Palestinian Territories: A Palestinian woman died Monday from injuries inflicted by Israeli forces two months ago, authorities in the occupied West Bank said. “Former detainee Wafaa Jarrar, 50, from Jenin… died on Monday morning at Ibn Sina Hospital in Jenin as a result of very serious injuries sustained during her arrest,” the Palestinian Commission … Read more
The 23-year-old Australian has admitted she's a “terrible” employee, with the Gen Zer saying she's well and truly fed up with working for other people.
JERUSALEM: Diplomatic pressure mounted on Monday to avert an escalation between Iran and Israel after high-profile killings raised regional tensions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Sunday that his country was “determined to confront” Iran and its allied armed groups “on all fronts.” As its war against Iran-backed Hamas in Gaza approaches its 11th … Read more
The ASX was swept by global meltdowns after Monday's trading.
ICC prosecutor urges world to 'stop the bleeding' in Sudan before region spirals out of control NEW YORK CITY: Violence in Sudan has continued to escalate over the past six months, an International Criminal Court prosecutor said Monday, with reports of rape, crimes against children and persecution on a massive scale. “Terror has become a … Read more
DHAKA: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday, ending 15 years in power as thousands of protesters defied a nationwide curfew and stormed her official residence. In a televised address, Bangladeshi military chief Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that he was taking control at a “critical time for our country” and confirmed that … Read more
Mortgage holders will focus on the Reserve Bank's interest rate announcement on Tuesday afternoon, following the latest board meeting.
