Muath Alsowadi

Business

Trump Bemoans How ‘HARD’ It Is to Strike a China Deal

Muath Alsowadi4 June 2025

Even the president appears to be doubting his strategy to win over Beijing, as relations fray between the trading partners.

News World

Paramedic who survived Israeli attack that killed 15 aid workers describes alleged torture in custody

Muath Alsowadi4 June 2025

A paramedic who survived an Israeli attack that left 15 aid workers dead in Gaza has given his first account of what happened.

News Politics

Trump’s NATO ambassador says allies must agree to 5% spend on defence and security ‘starting now’

Muath Alsowadi4 June 2025

The United States says the UK and all other NATO allies must agree to spend at least 5% of national income on defence and security "starting now".

News Politics

More pensioners to get winter fuel payments this year – but confusion remains over who will qualify

Muath Alsowadi4 June 2025

Rachel Reeves has confirmed more pensioners will be eligible for winter fuel payments this year - but confusion remains over how the threshold could be changed.

News World

Truck driver jailed for murdering wife after her remains were found under stairs

Muath Alsowadi4 June 2025

A truck driver found guilty of murdering his wife, whose remains were found under the stairs at their home in Ireland, has been sentenced to life in prison.

Business

In the NBA Finals, Both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Converse Will Be in the Spotlight

Muath Alsowadi4 June 2025

In the rush to sign players early, some mistakes are made. But as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reaches basketball’s biggest stage, he is taking his shoe company with him.

Business

Misery Loves Company? Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair Hits a Nerve.

Muath Alsowadi4 June 2025

Movies that are major downers, it turns out, are a big film festival draw. “Sometimes the world is such that you just need to wallow a little bit.”

News Politics

Billions to be spent on regional transport but government ‘can’t do everything it wants to’, says Reeves

Muath Alsowadi4 June 2025

Rachel Reeves has said £15.6bn will go towards regional transport projects in next week's spending review, but there are other "good things" she's had to say no to.