Severe Cyclone Biparjoy to Hit India, Pakistan on Thursday
A severe cyclone is set to hit Pakistan and the west coast of India, home to major ports and oil refineries, on Thursday, India’s weather agency said.
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Race Is On to Protect Sudan’s Pyramids and Tombs as War Rages
Sudan’s cultural heritage stretches back thousands of years. The North African nation boasts ancient Nubian temples, more pyramids than Egypt and is credited with being the birthplace of modern pottery and metalwork techniques. Now, Sudanese archaeologists, curators, academics and volunteers are braving fierce fighting to protect it.
Upstart Pro-EU Party is Front-Runner In Montenegro’s Snap Ballot
Montenegrins vote Sunday in parliamentary elections that may help stabilize the tiny Adriatic state after its two most recent governments collapsed, in a contest that pits a new generation of pro-European leaders against veteran politicians.
Japan’s Hagiuda Says No-Confidence Motion Could Dissolve Diet
The policy chief for Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party said a no-confidence motion being considered by an opposition party may be a cause for dissolving parliament, leading to a general election.
CBI Sponsors Abandon Beleaguered Lobby Group’s Annual Conference
The Confederation of British Industry has been abandoned by major sponsors of its annual conference, posing another challenge to the lobby group as it battles for survival in the wake of a sexual assault scandal.
Port of Seattle’s Cargo Operations Shut by Work Action
The Port of Seattle shut its cargo operations on Saturday, adding to sporadic disruptions that have plagued West Coast ports for over a week.
Jes Staley Faces Day One of Deposition in JPMorgan Epstein Suits
Former JPMorgan Chase & Co. executive Jes Staley has faced his first day of testimony about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as part of lawsuits alleging the bank enabled the late financier’s sex-trafficking.
US Acknowledges China Has Spy Base in Cuba, Expanded It in 2019
The White House acknowledged the existence of Chinese spy facilities in Cuba, saying their presence dates back to the Trump administration and that Beijing continues to push to expand them.
Musk Adds to Goldman Sachs’ Commercial Loan Troubles, FT Says
Elon Musk’s refusal to pay Twitter’s rent contributed to the surge in commercial real estate loan delinquencies that Goldman Sachs Group Inc. faced in the first quarter, the Financial Times reported.
Smoky Air Returning to NYC, US Northeast After a Brief Reprieve
Smoke from the worst wildfires in Canadian history returned to New York City and the Northeast on Saturday after a brief reprieve of clear skies and clean air, though this round was not as severe as earlier in the week.
