World stock markets diverge as rate calls loom
Global stock markets diverged Tuesday as traders eyed looming US inflation data and a key European interest rate call amid global political upheaval.
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Airlines chief says jet manufacturers need to deliver
World airlines are "cautiously optimistic" for 2025, the industry body's head told AFP on Tuesday, while slamming the big plane manufacturers for not delivering new aircraft fast enough.
Read moreSyria rebels name transitional prime minister
The rebels who ousted president Bashar al-Assad and are now in power in Syria appointed a transitional head of government Tuesday to run the country until March 1, a statement said.
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Ancient marble statue found during Greek road works
Labourers digging a ditch to lay gas pipes in Athens uncovered an ancient marble statue and Roman-era archeological objects, the culture ministry said on Tuesday.
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Boeing resumes production at Seattle plants after strike
Boeing has resumed production on the 737 MAX after a nearly three-month stoppage due to a lengthy labor strike in the Seattle region.
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Pogacar to defend Tour de France and world title on ambitious 2025 program
Tadej Pogacar insisted on Tuesday he would not ease off after a record-breaking 2024, declaring he was hungry for more success with a plethora of one-day classics and two Grand Tours on the 2025 menu.
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Romero points finger at Spurs chiefs for lack of investment
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has said the club's board are the "true responsible ones" for a lack of progress after a run of one win in seven games.
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Argentine court drops rape case against French rugby players
An Argentine court on Tuesday dismissed rape charges against two French international rugby players accused of assaulting a woman after playing a match in the country in July.
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World stock markets mixed as rate calls loom, geopolitics weighs
Global stock markets were mixed Tuesday as traders eyed looming US inflation data and a key European interest rate call amid global political upheaval.
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US firms up $6.2 bn Micron funding to boost chipmaking
US President Joe Biden's administration finalized nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Micron Technology on Tuesday, firming up a deal to boost domestic semiconductor production before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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