Articles by Jacob J

Yemen's Houthis Launch Missile Attack on Saudi Aramco Oil Site in Jeddah

The Houthi military spokesman says the rebels used a winged missile to strike the Saudi Aramco site near Jeddah.

20 hours ago

Should Japan Hold Tokyo Olympics? Pandemic, Public Mood and Money Weigh In

A survey conducted by the Yomiuri daily showed 58 percent of the respondents were opposed to holding Olympics this year.

41 hours ago

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Singapore likely to have more showers in second half of June: National Environment Agency

Hundreds of Jobs Axed in Singapore as ExxonMobil Cuts 7% of Local Workforce

ExxonMobil had reported a $20 billion fourth-quarter loss mostly caused by the writedown of its natural gas shale assets.

46 hours ago

US economy expands 1.4% in fourth quarter; corporate profits fall

One Year Into Pandemic, 'Juiced-Up' US Economy Looks at Robust Growth

Suggesting a major upturn, Oxford Economics has said the US economy, the world's largest, is likely to record 7 percent growth this year.

3 days ago

Trump at CPAC: 2024 Race is Near Certain, Biden a Disaster, Fans Want Him Back

Trump said he might 'beat them a third time', a close reference to the possibility of making another election bid in 2024.

3 days ago

Myanmar's State Councellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Fierce Repression in Myanmar; Official Death Toll 18 But Activists Say 26 Protesters Dead

The UN Human Rights Office said it there was credible information that deadly force was used against peaceful protesters across the country .

4 days ago

Rhetoric Aside, Biden Will Continue With Trump Sanctions On China Tech Firms: Report

The Biden administration had faced calls from US businesses to review the Trump White House's decision to curb business with China tech companies.

4 days ago

US Targets Iran-Backed Militias in Syria in First Airstrike Under Biden

The Pentagon said the US airstrikes targeted multiple facilities at a border control point used by Iranian-backed militant groups.

7 days ago

Coup Attempt in Armenia? Pashinian Faces Heat After Army's Call to Step Down

The military upped the ante on Thursday after the government dismissed the first deputy chief of the General Staff.

7 days ago

Khashoggi Killers Used Planes Connected to Saudi Crown Prince MbS, US Intel Report Says

The report, which will be published later on Thursday, says the Gulfstream jets used by the assassins were owned by a company controlled by the crown prince.

7 days ago

Iran Hangs Dead Woman: Victim Dies of Heart Attack While Waiting in Line for Execution

The lawyer for the executed woman said the execution was carried out in order to please the alleged victim's family.

8 days ago

What is Islamo-Leftism? France to Scan Universities for Far Left-Radical Islam Alliance

French education minister says the government will investigate the influence of Islamo leftism (Islamo-gauchisme) in French universities.

9 days ago

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during Friday prayers in Tehran September 14, 2007.

Iran's Khamenei Dares US and 'Zionist Clown' Israel, Says Will Enrich Uranium up to 60%

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei says no one can stop Tehran if it wanted to make nuclear weapons.

10 days ago

Palestine: West Bank residents say Israel airdropping poison boxes to kill them

Palestine Staring at $30 Million Funding Shortfall as Covid-19 Vaccination Stalls

In the latest report, the Bank suggested that Israel could consider donating surplus doses to the Palestinians.

10 days ago

United Grounds 24 Boeing 777 Aircraft With PW4000 Engines as FAA Begins Probe

No one on board the aircraft flying from Denver to Honolulu suffered any injuries but dramatic videos showed engine parts of the jetliner falling off after one of the engines caught fire.

11 days ago

IAEA Head Holds Talks With Iran Nuclear Chief As Suspension of Inspections Looms

Tehran has been putting pressure on the partners in the agreement to get the US back to the discussion table.

11 days ago

Trump Back in Political Limelight; to Address Conservative Gathering in Florida

The CPAC speaker list shows that Trump has decisively distanced himself from two of his all-time staunchest supporters -- Nikki Haley and Mike Pence.

12 days ago

Pioneer to Outlier: Why Hasn't South Korea Vaccinated Anyone So far?

As many as 40 million people have been vaccinated in the United States and 16 million in the UK. Closer home in Asia, India has vaccinated more than 10 million people so far.

13 days ago

Coronavirus

Biden Should be Honest: Church Leaders Lambast President for His 'Devout Catholic' Label

Biden, who is only the second Catholic president of the US after President John F Kennedy, describes himself as a 'devout Catholic.'

15 days ago

XI Jinping Blocked Ant Group IPO to Destroy Jack Ma-Linked Rivals to His Power

Xi Jinping was also certain that Jack Ma was undercutting his mission to strengthen financial oversight and regulation.

16 days ago

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