Alibaba's US Shares Drop as Weak Core Business Offsets Buyback
After the Chinese internet giant announced lower-than-expected sales, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. shares dropped in US trading. Catherine Lim of Bloomberg Intelligence discusses her thoughts on the findings. She is a speaker on Bloomberg Television.
Food shortages during Ramadan affect Muslims in the displaced Democratic Republic of the Congo as M23 fighting escalates.
Muslims claim they are having trouble finding food during the fasting month of Ramadan in Goma, the provincial capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Several people have escaped the conflict between the armed group M23 and government troops. About two million people have been forced to flee their homes due to the fighting, which began about two years ago. Ten percent of Congolese people identify as Muslim.
Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty ascend the rich list as fortunes increase by £120 million.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, have risen to the top of the 'Sunday Times Rich List,' courtesy of Murty's profitable Infosys shareholdings.
African Women in Technology founder Anie Akpe joins Al Jazeera's Samantha Johnson in this episode of On The Record. Akpe thought it was time for that to change after attending a technology conference years ago when the majority of attendees were men. Akpe and Johnson discuss how some African traditions and a male-dominated industry work together to keep women out of the technological mainstream. Thus, the a need to establish an organization similar to African Women in Technology. Akpe also discusses the real-world obstacles that women frequently face while attempting to enter the tech industry.
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Prabowo becomes president of Indonesia; the official count confirms the victory of the defense minister
The electoral body in Indonesia has verified that Prabowo Subianto, the minister of defense, emerged victorious in last month's presidential contest. Despite receiving 59% of the vote, Prabowo's opponents want to challenge the outcome in court.
The Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen is on fire; no injuries have been recorded.
A major fire has started at the Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen. Dousing the fire is a top priority for the firefighters. The Danish Stock Exchange is no longer located in the building; instead, the Danish Chamber of Commerce now has its offices there. Thus, no reports of injuries related to the incident exist.
Bangladesh heatwave: Dhaka swelters under 40°C temperatures
This heatwave in Bangladesh is the longest it has been in 76 years. Schools are closed until Thursday due to the heatstroke deaths of at least ten people. The lack of rain and intense heat are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of people on low incomes, including many farmers.
EU task group wants to increase naval presence in the Red Sea to enhance security.
Due to piracy and the threat of Houthi missiles, maritime security is becoming a more pressing worldwide issue. Ships are bolstered by nations to protect commerce routes and quell illicit activity. To prevent rockets from reaching their target and guarantee safe passage through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, advanced warships, such as the Italian frigate Mare Federico Martinengo, joined EU task forces. Continual presence and diverse skills are emphasized as the mission evolves from anti-piracy efforts to counter Houthi threats.
Europe seeks a defense alliance with Japan in light of regional dynamics.
As the regional dynamic undergoes a "worrying shift," Europe is looking to Japan for a defense alliance. The agreement under discussion might cover collaboration on intelligence sharing, naval drills, and cyber threat responses.
Israeli bombings destroy the Lebanese village of Nakoura, killing over fifty inhabitants in under six months.
Since October, about fifty civilians have been murdered by Israeli bombardment in Lebanon. Journalists, doctors, and kids are all included in this. Hezbollah and the Israeli army have been exchanging fire, resulting in the clearing of border towns on both sides.
Iran strikes Israel, threatening to unleash weapons never before seen.
Iran has threatened to carry out "any adventure" against Israel, threatening to deploy weaponry "never used before." "Our next response will be immediate, stronger, and more extensive if Israel seeks adventure," Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian declared in a conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron.
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