World

Nicaraguan lawmakers pass bill forcing local banks to ignore foreign sanctions

(Reuters) -Nicaragua's parliament on Monday approved a law that seeks to nullify foreign sanctions issued against President Daniel Ortega's vice president and wife Rosario Murillo, several of their children and some 50 high-ranking state officials.

World

South Africa welcomes COP29 outcomes as step in right direction

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- The South African government on Monday welcomed the outcomes of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change as "a significant step in the right direction."

World

Solar power glut boosts California electric bills, as other U.S. states reap benefits: report

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- California is making so much solar energy that large commercial operators are increasingly forced to stop production, raising questions about the state's costly plan to shift entirely to carbon-free sources of electricity, reported The Los Angeles Times on Monday.

World

Expert insists on diary's helping role for gut health

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Christopher J. Cifelli, senior vice president of nutrition research at the U.S. National Dairy Council, has stressed the role of dairy foods for supporting healthy and sustainable eating patterns, reported USA Today on Monday.

World

India's inflation to ease amid bumper harvest: ministry report

NEW DELHI, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Monthly Economic Review October 2024 released by India's finance ministry on Monday predicted a slowdown in food inflation due to a bumper summer crop harvest.

World

Calin Georgescu, the far-right outsider who could be Romania's new president

BUCHAREST/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Calin Georgescu, who has stunned Romania and its European allies by leading the first round of the eastern European country's presidential election, is a far-right, self-styled outsider critical of NATO and of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

World

U.S. experts warn about food safety during Thanksgiving celebration

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- As Thanksgiving is only days away, U.S. health experts are warning that outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December, as tainted turkey, undercooked stuffing and germ-laced gravy from holiday buffets having all led to past illnesses, and even deaths.

World

U.S. private colleges slash tuition to stay viable: Bloomberg

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of private colleges across the United States have slashed prices in recent years to draw more students, which, described as tuition "resets," showed that these struggling institutions are making the moves in response to families increasingly questioning the value of high-cost degrees from anywhere except the most elite universities, said Bloomberg News on Monday.

Technology

Intel expects reduced U.S. grant after winning defense contract

(Reuters) - Intel expects a small reduction from the $8.5 billion preliminary U.S. subsidies planned for the chipmaker, according to a person familiar with the matter.

World

Man charged with bomb hoax outside U.S. embassy in London, UK police say

LONDON (Reuters) - A man has been charged with a bomb hoax after an incident outside the United States Embassy in London on Friday, British police said on Monday.

Nation

Umno supreme council revokes Tajuddin's membership suspension

KUALA LUMPUR: The Umno supreme council has revoked the suspension of former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s membership in Umno with immediate effect.

Football

Soccer-Leverkusen struggling to cope with injuries amid fixture pile-up, says Alonso

(Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen are dealing with several injury concerns ahead of Tuesday's Champions League home game against RB Salzburg and manager Xabi Alonso stressed that he needs all his players to compete in a packed schedule.

Football

Soccer-Leipzig in misleading Champions League position, says Inter's Inzaghi

(Reuters) - RB Leipzig's lowly position in the Champions League table does not reflect their performances, Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said before the sides meet at the San Siro on Tuesday.

Nation

Search and rescue ops initiated for missing Kota Belud fisherman

KOTA KINABALU: Authorities have launched a search and rescue (SAR) operation on Monday (Nov 25) after a 51-year-old man failed to return home from a fishing trip in the Kota Belud district.

Football

Soccer-Flick concerned by Barca's poor form without Yamal

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's recent form is a major worry, manager Hansi Flick conceded on Monday as they slipped to a second successive LaLiga game without a win but the German is hopeful forward Lamine Yamal can soon return from injury to boost the side.

AseanPlus News

Thai police seek Interpol warrant for tycoon over alleged scam

Thai police are seeking an Interpol arrest warrant for a tycoon they believe has fled to China following an alleged $200 million investment scam, the force told local media on Monday.

China

Chinese woman dies after laser treatments for spot and birthmark removal

Husband suspects excessive amount of anaesthetic caused allergic reaction that resulted in her death;

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong transgender woman slams HSBC for outing her with letter to employer

Christine Chu says HSBC sent letter to employer over ‘discrepancies’ in its records, despite receiving copy of Chu’s updated identity card.

Football

Soccer-Guardiola demands full commitment from Man City players after poor run

(Reuters) - Manchester City players have to be completely committed to the club's cause, manager Pep Guardiola said on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League clash against visitors Feyenoord as his struggling team look to end a dreadful run of results.

World

Brawl erupts in Serbian parliament

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Scuffles broke out in the Serbian parliament on Monday after opposition legislators raised banners accusing the ruling coalition of trying to shirk responsibility for the collapse of a train station roof that killed 15 people earlier this month.