Blackstone Eyes Japan Property After Selling $4.5 Billion
Blackstone Inc. is exploring more acquisitions in Japanese real estate, after selling about $4.5 billion worth in the
2023-08-14 13:55
Brevan Howard Hires New Mideast CEO From Ares
Brevan Howard Asset Management has appointed Oualid Lahsini as chief executive officer of its Middle East business. Lahsini,
2023-08-14 13:50
Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying?
The BBC explores the many reasons why the central Mediterranean is among the deadliest migration routes.
2023-08-13 09:45
Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals
For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.
2023-08-13 08:20
Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria
A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media.
2023-08-13 00:16
Maui Fire Death Toll Rises to 67 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Officials raised the death toll from devastating wildfires on the Hawaii island of Maui to 67 as rescue
2023-08-12 08:17
Bankman-Fried in Custody After Bail Is Revoked Over Leaks
FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was taken into custody after a federal judge revoked his bail less than two
2023-08-12 04:28
Period poverty: In Africa, women are being priced out of buying sanitary ware
BBC research reveals that women in Africa spend up to 13% of their income on menstrual products.
2023-08-11 07:47
Candidate in Ecuador's presidential election shot dead
Fernando Villavicencio was attacked after an event in the northern city of Quito on Wednesday.
2023-08-10 08:54
Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes
Victims' families are distraught that Russian prisoners released to fight in Ukraine are reoffending.
2023-08-10 07:26
World Bank halts new Uganda loans over anti-LGBTQ+ law
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act contradicts the World Bank Group's values, the global financier says.
2023-08-09 21:53
Amazon deal lacks concrete measures, say climate activists
A summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue.
2023-08-09 18:22