TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told United States President Joe Biden that “strong” concerns have been raised over his decision to block Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel, local media reported on Monday (Jan 14). Citing national security concerns, Biden put a stop to the US$14.9 billion sale and […]
Day: January 12, 2025
LOS ANGELES: The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 yesterday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further. The fires continued to rip through the United States’ second-largest city for the sixth day, reducing whole communities to […]
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Jeff Bezos in an interview with Reuters on Sunday said he does not think SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will use his close ties with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to undercut his space company Blue Origin, adding he feels “very optimistic” about the incoming administration’s space agenda. “Elon […]
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday (Jan 12) with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as US officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before Biden leaves office on Jan 20. Biden and Netanyahu discussed efforts underway to reach a deal to […]
JEDDAH: Barcelona came from an early goal down to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, scoring four goals in a dominant first half and surviving having their goalkeeper sent off to clinch a record-extending 15th trophy. Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Alejandro Balde […]