Britain to slash corporate tax after Brexit shock
Britain's finance minister has announced plans to drastically reduce corporate tax in the nation, still reeling from the pro-Brexit vote. The measure is aimed at tempting businesses to stay in…
World Bank and AFDB reports put CRCICA in line with international standards
An official at the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) said that two confidential reports from the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AFDB) showed that the…
Bomb attack near US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
A suicide bomber has detonated an explosive device near the US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Initial reports indicate the bomber died in the explosion and two people were injured.
Israel imposes lockdown on tens of thousands of Palestinians in Hebron
Israel has bolstered security in a major crackdown around Hebron that is affecting tens of thousands of civilians. The lockdown comes in response to two recent attacks on Jewish settlers.
Euro 2016: Takeaways from the quarterfinals
After four games, 15 goals and a few pathetic penalties the quarterfinals are over. There will be a major first tournament semifinal for Wales, who are joined by three of…
Dominant France end Iceland’s Euro dream with emphatic win
France ended Iceland’s fairytale run at Euro 2016 when they crushed the surprise quarterfinalists 5-2 in Paris. Antoine Griezmann sparkled for the hosts to help set up a last-four clash…
Controlled explosion near Stade de France ahead of Euro 2016 quarter-final
Security forces have detonated a controlled explosive near the Stade de France in Paris. A police spokesperson said they used an explosive to force entry into a suspicious car discovered…
Australian PM Turnbull blunders with early election call
Instead of securing the comfortable majority it wanted, Turnbull's Liberal party is in a neck-and-neck election. Even if the Liberals pull off a narrow win it's unclear if Turnbull will…
Muslims spend ’Laylet al-Qadr’ seeking mercy and forgiveness
This year, Ramadan’s last Friday was the 27th day of the holy month, what is known as Leylet al-Qadr (the night of power). In Islam, Laylet al-Qadr is the night…
