The AACC organized a high-level panel entitled “New Business Horizons and Innovations in the United Arab Emirates”. The event was held in person at Palais Eschenbach in Vienna and online simultaneously via Zoom. Featuring over 60 participants in-person as well as online, the panel was […]
Day: December 9, 2022
US and Canada announce new sanctions against Iran over protests
The governments of the United States and Canada have announced another round of sanctions against Iranian officials accused of human rights violations as protests roil Iran. The US Department of the Treasury said in a press release on Friday that the sanctions target three Iranian […]
Croatia head to World Cup semifinals after beating Brazil
Croatia have knocked tournament favourites Brazil out of the World Cup in game that ended in penalties. For the South Americans, it is their fourth quarter-final elimination in the past five World Cups. It was a scoreless match for the first 90 minutes before Brazil’s […]
US panel accuses ‘Big Oil’ of disinformation over climate plans
A United States congressional committee has accused oil companies of spreading “disinformation” and “lying” about their climate change mitigation efforts by obscuring their long-term investments in fossil fuels. The House Oversight Committee released internal industry documents from major oil companies on Friday that it said […]
Recap: Netherlands vs Argentina – World Cup 2022
Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic, testy match at Lusail’s Iconic Stadium to set up a semi-final against Croatia, following their World Cup quarter-final finish at 2-2 after extra-time. A total of 17 yellow cards were handed out in the match […]
Photos: Messi’s Argentina defeat Netherlands in shootout
Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved penalties from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis before Lautaro Martinez scored the winning spot kick to secure them a 4-3 shootout win over the Netherlands on Friday after their World Cup quarter-final finished 2-2 after 120 minutes. In a […]
US warns of expanding Iran, Russia defence ‘partnership’
The United States has accused Russia of providing advanced military assistance to Iran, including air defence systems, as it warned of deepening defence ties between Moscow and Tehran, with Russia using Iranian drones to hit targets in Ukraine. White House National Security Council spokesman John […]
What’s behind the downfall of leftist leaders in Latin America?
A week ago, he was sitting at his presidential desk – now Peru’s former leader Pedro Castillo sits in a prison cell. Impeached by the same parliament he tried to dismiss, he faces rebellion charges. Earlier criminal investigations continue. His removal came the same week […]
Photos: Peru’s new president urges calm amid early election talk
Peru’s first female president is trying to cement her hold on power, saying she expects to complete the term of her ousted predecessor and quench years of political turmoil that have blighted the Andean nation. Yet as Dina Boluarte appeared in a military ceremony on […]
Croatians celebrate ‘unbelievable’ win as Brazil exits World Cup
After Croatia defeated Brazil on penalties and secured a place in the semifinals, Kockasti fans left Education City Stadium elated and surprised by the “nail-biting” match. “I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. This is an amazing feeling … to win […]