US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, starting on May 9. Aside from a pause in the fighting, the two warring sides will also engage in a prisoner swap, with 1,000 prisoners from each country. US President Donald Trump on Friday announced ​on»»»

Beijing: China's overseas shipments grew at a faster pace than expected last month, official data showed Saturday, despite pressure on the global economy caused by war in the Middle East. Exports from the manufacturing powerhouse were up 14.1 percent in April compared to the same month last year, t»»»

Iran is gaining ground in the information war with a succession of viral AI-made videos that aim to widen divisions in the US and blur the line between entertainment and propaganda, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal on Friday. The clips, produced and distributed by pro-Iran»»»

Los Angeles, USA: American passengers aboard the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak will be quarantined in Nebraska upon arrival in the United States, NBC News reported Friday, citing an official from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The passengers will be »»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will accompany Spain's health and interior ministers to a command post »»»

Washington, United States: The US military said on Friday it had struck another boat alleged to be trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving one survivor. The latest strike -- which follows dozens of similar attacks in recent months -- bring the US campaign's de»»»

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez ‌has left the door open for an international return, saying he would reverse his retirement if he ​is needed for this year’s World Cup, potentially returning to the national side after over a 19-month absence. The 39-year-old retired from international football in Septem»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH: Despite the dire humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip, where a fragile ceasefire remains in place, a handful of Palestinian surfers are finding joy — and relief — riding the waves of the territory’s Mediterranean coastal waters. Only three or four men still surf due to a shortag»»»

GENEVA: The World Health Organization’s chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will accompany Spain’s health and interior ministers to a command post »»»

A memorial rally dedicated to May 9 was held at Victory Square in Bishkek. The event was attended by President Sadyr Japarov and other senior officials of the country. Top state leaders laid flowers at the Eternal Flame. The head of state also delivered a congratulatory address. The memorial rally »»»

TEHRAN: A US fighter jet on Friday disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, prompting retaliatory attacks and rattling a shaky truce as President Donald Trump said he was awaiting Tehran’s reply to his latest proposal to end the Middle East war. Iranian officials accused the United States of violating»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) on Friday condemned Israel’s ongoing legislative and administrative measures to entrench its illegal occupation of the West Bank, calling for their immediate reversal. The statement by Pakistan’s UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad »»»

A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs, based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7. The findings of an investigation by independent o»»»

A new report reveals details of a major sanctions evasion scheme for Russian top business executives and oligarchs, based on a cryptocurrency issued by payments company A7. The findings of an investigation by independent o»»»

In 1969, Taiwan stood at the peak of its formal diplomatic standing, recognised by approximately 70 countries as the legitimate government of China. Today that number is 12. Constant pressure by Beijing, which sees the isl»»»

Argentina remains by far the largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund, underscoring the depth of its long-running financial crisis and its dependence on multilateral support. According to the latest data, Buenos Aires owes the IMF $60,176mn, equivalent to 8.7% of GDP — a level that dwarfs »»»

A newly-supplied South Korean high-speed electric train began commercial operations in Uzbekistan on May 5, as the Central Asian country launched a new rail service linking its capital Tashkent with the historic “Silk Road” city of Khiva. »»»

Argentina remains by far the largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund, underscoring the depth of its long-running financial crisis and its dependence on multilateral support. According to the latest data, Buenos Aires owes the IMF $60,176mn, equivalent to 8.7% of GDP — a level that dwarfs »»»

Indonesia is rapidly pivoting from a raw-materials exporter to a high-value industrial hub, with its copper sector serving as a primary engine of this transformation. In recent data published, Trading Economics reveals an escalation in copper export values, reflecting both a bullish global commodit»»»

Three hikers have died after Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted on Friday morning, May 8. The volcano sent a vast ash plume 10km into the sky and triggered a major rescue operation. Local police said all surviving members of»»»

Renewable power paired with battery storage is becoming cost-competitive with fossil fuels for around-the-clock electricity supply, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as falling technology costs reshape global energy markets. »»»

Indonesia is rapidly pivoting from a raw-materials exporter to a high-value industrial hub, with its copper sector serving as a primary engine of this transformation. In recent data published, Trading Economics reveals an escalation in copper export values, reflecting both a bullish global commodit»»»

Atlantic Lithium Ltd (AIM/ASX: ALL), an Africa-focused lithium exploration and development company advancing projects in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, has agreed to a proposed $210mn takeover by China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Ltd, as consolidation accelerates across the global battery minerals secto»»»

In 1969, Taiwan stood at the peak of its formal diplomatic standing, recognised by approximately 70 countries as the legitimate government of China. Today that number is 12. Constant pressure by Beijing, which sees the isl»»»

Renewable power paired with battery storage is becoming cost-competitive with fossil fuels for around-the-clock electricity supply, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as falling technology costs reshape global energy markets. »»»

Indonesia is rapidly pivoting from a raw-materials exporter to a high-value industrial hub, with its copper sector serving as a primary engine of this transformation. In recent data published, Trading Economics reveals an escalation in copper export values, reflecting both a bullish global commodit»»»

Argentina remains by far the largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund, underscoring the depth of its long-running financial crisis and its dependence on multilateral support. According to the latest data, Buenos Aires owes the IMF $60,176mn, equivalent to 8.7% of GDP — a level that dwarfs »»»

Argentina remains by far the largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund, underscoring the depth of its long-running financial crisis and its dependence on multilateral support. According to the latest data, Buenos Aires owes the IMF $60,176mn, equivalent to 8.7% of GDP — a level that dwarfs »»»

Brazil's services sector returned to growth in April, with the S&P Global Brazil Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbing to 52.3 from 50.1 in March, the financial information firm reported on May 8. The head»»»

Argentina remains by far the largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund, underscoring the depth of its long-running financial crisis and its dependence on multilateral support. According to the latest data, Buenos Aires owes the IMF $60,176mn, equivalent to 8.7% of GDP — a level that dwarfs »»»

Renewable power paired with battery storage is becoming cost-competitive with fossil fuels for around-the-clock electricity supply, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as falling technology costs reshape global energy markets. »»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left Washington on May 7 declaring himself "very, very satisfied" after a three-hour meeting with Donald Trump that he used to propose resolving an escalating trade dispute within 30 days, though deep disagreements on tariffs, organised crime and electo»»»

Argentine President Javier Milei is facing the highest disapproval ratings of his term, with multiple polls placing public rejection of his government between 61% and 65% as inflation rebounds, domestic activity slows and corruption allegations engulf his cabinet chief, Infobae and La Política Onli»»»

Argentina remains by far the largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund, underscoring the depth of its long-running financial crisis and its dependence on multilateral support. According to the latest data, Buenos Aires owes the IMF $60,176mn, equivalent to 8.7% of GDP — a level that dwarfs »»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under its most severe test yet on May 8 as Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against three US Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting American retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facili»»»

The Iran war has arrived at the worst possible fiscal moment for most of the world's major economies. Governments that spent heavily through Covid, ramped up defence budgets in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and then borrowed again to cushion the energy shock of 2022 are now being asked »»»