The Chinese economy grew by 4.9 percent in Q3 from the same quarter in 2022, bringing the growth for the first three quarters of 2023 to 5.2 percent. East Asia's growth forecast for 2023 has revised up to 4.7 percent on higher-than-expected third quarter growth in China. The forecast for 2024 is maintained at 4.2 ...
EU sanctions against Russia: Armenia removed from Magnitsky list supporters
In the statement by the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, regarding the agreement of a series of countries that joined the restrictive measures against Russia on December 18 for human rights ...
Anti-Israel protesters show up to Dem congressman’s home in middle of night, blaring car horns and screaming
Mich., was targeted by anti-Israel protesters over the weekend as they blew car horns and screamed in protest to his stance on the Israel-Hamas war.
BP pauses oil transit through Red Sea after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Evading the Red Sea implies that vessels are unable to utilise Egypt's Suez Canal, compelling them to take the extensive route around Africa ...
Former U.S. diplomat warns about Saudi’s planned attack on dollar
As we all know, the once unchallenged dominance of the U.S. dollar is now facing potential upheaval. A former U.S. State Department official, Thomas Hill, has sounded an alarm over Saudi Arabia’s ...
UPDATE 1-BOJ to focus on Japan’s progress in hitting price goal
The Bank of Japan concludes a policy meeting on Tuesday at which members are likely to debate whether economic conditions are falling into place for the bank to begin unwinding ultra-loose monetary ...
Bangladesh ranks top source of knitwear in EU markets for the first time: BGMEA
Bangladesh has been ranked as the top source of knitwear, one of the two major for the European Union (EU) markets for the first time.The robust performance can be attributed, in part, to strategic ...
City can ‘close the circle’ with Club World Cup – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City players to close a circle and win a clean sweep of trophies under his management with the Club World Cup.
Afghanistan sees spike in suicide attempts among girls
CNN's Anna Coren reports on the rise in suicide attempts among young girls in Afghanistan. Chris Wallace told to give back Taylor Swift bracelet after criticism of 'Time' honor ...
Iraq holds first local elections in a decade, 41% turnout
Around 41% of eligible voters cast ballots in Iraq's first local elections in a decade on Monday, state media said, in a vote where the ruling Shi'ite Muslim alliance is expected to extend its hold on ...