Russia’s central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending

MOSCOW — Russia’s central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by two percentage points…

Intel scores fresh win against EU after top court backs annulment of billion-euro antitrust fine

LONDON — Chipmaker Intel won a fresh victory Thursday in a long-running battle with European Union…

Israel accuses 6 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza of being Palestinian militants

RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Israeli army on Wednesday accused six Al Jazeera journalists covering the…

The little airline that could — Lebanon’s national carrier braves Israeli airstrikes

BEIRUT — Since Israel began bombarding Beirut’s southern suburbs as part of its offensive against the…

What is the Hezbollah-linked financial institution Israel is targeting in Lebanon?

BEIRUT — The Israeli military has carried out a wave of airstrikes targeting branches of a…

Israel’s wars are expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices

On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel’s war against the Hamas…

Tips for keeping your wedding from becoming a political battleground

NEW YORK — Uncle Jim is profoundly red, politically speaking. Cousin Jane is liberal, activist left.…

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit talks as South China Sea disputes lurk

VIENTIANE, Laos — Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for deeper market integration with Southeast Asia on…

An explosion outside the Karachi, Pakistan, airport kills 2 workers from China and injures others

KARACHI, Pakistan — A massive blast outside the Karachi airport in southern Pakistan killed two workers…

What’s next for oil and gas prices as Middle East tensions heat up?

Oil prices climbed this week as tensions in the Middle East escalated. Iran launched missiles at…