News Wire | June 2023 Archive

Burning of Quran in Stockholm Sparks Outrage in Muslim World

By Alissa J. Rubin and Isabella Kwai | The New York Times

The burning of a Quran outside a mosque in Sweden on one of the holiest days in Islam sparked outrage Thursday in many Muslim countries and widespread condemnations of the Swedish authorities.

Pakistan and IMF Reach $3 Billion Rescue Funding Deal

By Benjamin Parkin and Farhan Bokhari | Financial Times

Pakistan has reached a deal for $3 billion in short-term financing from the IMF following months of tense negotiations, offering the crisis-hit economy a reprieve as the government fights to avert a possible default.

Brazil Electoral Court Close to Ending Bolsonaro's Political Career

By Ricardo Brito | Reuters

Former President Jair Bolsonaro was on the cusp of losing his political future on Thursday, as three of a required four federal electoral court justices ruled he had abused his power in last year's fraught election. The case was adjourned until Friday when the remaining justices will rule.

Dutch Curb Chip Equipment Exports Amid U.S. Pressure

By Toby Sterling | Reuters

The Dutch government on Friday announced new rules restricting exports of certain advanced semiconductor equipment, a move that comes amid U.S. pressure on its allies to curb sales of high-tech components to China.

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