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Published November 6, 2025November 6, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareSurvivors of the devastating earthquake that destroyed homes in Afghanistan are now struggling to find shelter as they battle heavy rain and the approaching cold of winter.Their concerns are echoed by those who survived an even more devastating earthquake two months ago.A magnitude 6.3 earthquake recently struck the northern provinces of Samangan and Balkh, killing at least 27 people, Taliban officials said.In Samangan’s Qurum district, where the earthquake occurred, a resident named Gulabdin is mourning his daughter-in-law, who was unable to flee her family home in time. Grabadin…
Prince William says he is telling his children that their future “will be as bright as the one that’s gone” thanks to scientists working to fix the world’s climate. In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, William, who was in Brazil ahead of the COP30 climate summit to announce the finalists for the prestigious Earthshot Prize, said young people need to know climate “solutions” that give them hope for the future. “The fear of climate change is real. You hear about it everywhere you go right now, and many young people are saying, ‘Well, what kind of planet are…
Phil Foden is back to his best, says Josep Guardiola, after the Manchester City forward scored twice in the 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.Both goals were well-placed, with City easily getting past a Bundesliga team that has only lost once so far this season, scoring with low accuracy. This was the first time Foden had scored twice in a Champions League match. All four of his shots were on target, tying him with Erling Haaland for the most in the match, giving him 50% of his shots.After a difficult 2024/25 season for both the players and…
The SoftBank logo displayed at a press briefing regarding SoftBank’s new services held in Tokyo on January 15, 2018. Kazuhiro Nogi | AFP | Getty ImagesShares of Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp. closed 10% lower on Wednesday as AI companies widened their losses as investors wary of overvaluation in the market’s busiest trade.SoftBank, which had built a broad portfolio of AI-related investments across infrastructure, chip and application companies, lost about $23 billion in market capitalization. It was the group’s worst day since April, when its shares plunged more than 12%, according to LSEG data.SoftBank owns a controlling stake in UK-based Arm…
Approximately 2,000 Afghans have been approved to move to Germany under a resettlement scheme for people who previously served with German forces in Afghanistan.Published November 6, 2025November 6, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareThe German government has offered cash grants to Afghans stranded in Pakistan if they decide not to move to Germany under a resettlement program established for vulnerable people, including those who previously worked with German forces in Afghanistan.About 2,000 Afghans have been approved to move to Germany under a program for people at risk under Taliban rule, but have been stuck in Pakistan for months…
Beijing — When Ho Puai-Peng first visited Beijing’s Forbidden City in the late 1980s, he saw many of the historic courtyards used as storerooms, filled with trash and occupied by dangwei (government institutions). He summed it up in one word: “Terrible.” That was at a time when much of the vast former imperial palace in the heart of China’s capital was still closed to the public. In addition to government offices, many areas were severely damaged by devastation and fires, and most buildings were made of wood, making them prone to fires. The Forbidden City was built in the 15th…
The Union flag flies on a pole atop the Bank of England on August 7, 2025 in the City of London. Niklas Hallen | AFP | Getty ImagesLONDON – The Bank of England is set to make its final interest rate decision on Thursday before its autumn budget later this month, and economists say while the central bank is likely to leave rates unchanged, it is not a given.Dean Turner, head of eurozone and UK economist at UBS Global Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Office, said on Tuesday: “You never know what direction any meeting will go, but this one…is one…
Joe Bei, co-chief executive officer of KKR & Co., attends the Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit in Hong Kong, China, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPrivate equity fund managers are bracing for a wave of consolidation as investors seek higher returns and stronger governance and are forced to weed out a crowded industry, multiple industry veterans said at a high-level financial summit in Hong Kong on Tuesday.”Why are there more private equity funds in North America than there are McDonald’s franchises,” Joe Bay, co-chief executive officer of KKR&Co, said Tuesday, noting there are about 14,000 fast-food restaurants and…
robin hood The company beat Wall Street expectations for the third quarter on Wednesday, extending its strong winning streak and making it one of the year’s biggest large-cap U.S. tech stocks.Here’s how Robinhood’s results compare to Wall Street’s expectations, according to analysts surveyed by LSEG.Earnings per share: 61 cents vs. 53 cents expected Earnings: $1.27 billion vs. $1.19 billion expectedRevenue doubled from the same period last year, and net income increased to $556 million, or 61 cents per share, compared to net income of $150 million, or 17 cents per share, in the same period last year.Transaction-based revenue, a measure…
Phil Foden is back to his best, says Josep Guardiola, after the Manchester City forward scored twice in the 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.Both goals were well-placed, with City easily getting past a Bundesliga team that has only lost once so far this season, scoring with low accuracy. This was the first time Foden had scored twice in a Champions League match. All four of his shots were on target, tying him with Erling Haaland for the most in the match, giving him 50% of his shots.After a difficult 2024/25 season for both the players and…