Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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Africa|News

At least six dead after boat carrying migrants sinks off Senegal

At least six people died after a boat capsized off Senegal over the weekend, a spokesperson for the West African country's armed forces said on Monday.

News|Political|World

Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat as Tehran denies missile transfer to Russia

Ukraine's foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned a senior Iranian diplomat to warn of "devastating and irreparable consequences" for bilateral relations if reports that Tehran

Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat as Tehran denies missile transfer to Russia
Finance|News|Stock Markets

Post-payrolls foothold, new iPhones and debate

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street futures have found their feet after Friday's exaggerated market reaction to an otherwise middling employment report -

Post-payrolls foothold, new iPhones and debate
Europe|News

Kremlin says Germany is right to fully investigate Nord Stream pipeline blasts

The Kremlin said on Monday that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was right to want a thorough investigation into a 2022 attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines despite what it said

Kremlin says Germany is right to fully investigate Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Business|Economy

UAE's GDP grew estimated 3.4% in Q1- state news agency

The United Arab Emirates' economy grew 3.4% in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period the previous year, according to preliminary government estimates reported by

UAE's GDP grew estimated 3.4% in Q1- state news agency
Asia|Business|Economy

Taiwan exports hit record in August on AI, U.S. reaches record again

Taiwan's exports rose more than expected in August to an all-time monthly high of nearly $44 billion, as growing demand for chips to supply the burgeoning Artificial Intelligence (

Taiwan exports hit record in August on AI, U.S. reaches record again
Asia|Business|Travel

Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle over-development

Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as it grapples with the over-

Bali to ban building of some hotels to tackle over-development
MidEast|News|World

UN rights chief urges states to challenge Israel over occupation

The U.N. human rights chief said on Monday that ending the nearly year-long war in Gaza is a priority and he asked countries to act on what he called Israel's "blatant

UN rights chief urges states to challenge Israel over occupation
News|World

Ukraine says it downed six drones and two missiles during Russia's attack

Ukraine's air force said on Monday it shot down six out of eight Russian-launched drones and two out of three missiles during an overnight attack over four Ukrainian regions.

Ukraine says it downed six drones and two missiles during Russia's attack
Americas|News

El Salvador police chief, accused embezzler among 9 killed in helicopter crash

The head of El Salvador's police force and a man arrested on charges of a multi-million-dollar embezzlement were among the nine people killed when the military helicopter in

El Salvador police chief, accused embezzler among 9 killed in helicopter crash
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Boeing's shares rise after tentative labor deal that could avert major strike

Boeing's shares rose 3.7% on Monday after the planemaker and its biggest union reached a tentative deal covering more than 32,000 workers, averting a

Boeing's shares rise after tentative labor deal that could avert major strike
Economy|Europe

Euro zone investor morale slips again in September amid economic weakness

Investor morale in the euro zone fell for a third consecutive month in September, a survey showed on Monday, dropping to its lowest level since January amid dissatisfaction over the state

Euro zone investor morale slips again in September amid economic weakness
Business|Technology

Chinese car sales fall for fifth straight month

Passenger vehicle sales in China fell in August for the fifth straight month, industry data showed on Monday, though sales of all-electric and plug-in hybrid models rose, helped by

Chinese car sales fall for fifth straight month
Africa|Crime

Abducted Tanzanian opposition official found dead, acid poured on face

The body of a senior Tanzanian opposition official abducted from a bus by armed men was found on the outskirts of commercial capital Dar es Salaam with signs he had been beaten and

Entertainment|Technology

NetEase releases gaming limits for children for upcoming holidays

NetEase Games on Monday released specific dates and time slots during which Chinese children will be permitted to play its video games during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and

NetEase releases gaming limits for children for upcoming holidays
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Thailand to distribute first $4.2 billion of handout scheme starting this month

Thailand will distribute 145 billion baht ($4.2 billion) of its "digital wallet" handout programme earlier than scheduled to support vulnerable groups, a deputy finance minister

Thailand to distribute first $4.2 billion of handout scheme starting this month
Asia|Economy|Finance

Asian Development Bank says president Asakawa to leave in early 2025

The Asian Development Bank said on Monday its president, Masatsugu Asakawa, had announced his intention to step down from his position, effective Feb. 23, 2025.

Asian Development Bank says president Asakawa to leave in early 2025
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

FTSE 100 jumps over 1% on Entain boost; Burberry and Hostmore tumble

London's benchmark FTSE 100 climbed over 1% amid broader gains led by travel and leisure stocks after an upbeat forecast from gambling group Entain, while

FTSE 100 jumps over 1% on Entain boost; Burberry and Hostmore tumble
Asia|News|World

Russian military to join Chinese exercise in September, says Chinese state media

Russia's military will send naval and air forces to join an exercise held by China in the Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk in September, the official Xinhua news agency reported on

Russian military to join Chinese exercise in September, says Chinese state media
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

European shares rebound from dour week with central banks in focus

European bourses rose on Monday, recovering from steep declines the previous week as focus shifted to an anticipated interest rate cut from the

European shares rebound from dour week with central banks in focus
Economy|Finance|News|World

Lebanon's ex-central bank chief Salameh to remain detained amid probe

A judge ordered Lebanon's former central bank chief Riad Salameh to remain in detention amid a probe into alleged financial crimes committed during

Lebanon's ex-central bank chief Salameh to remain detained amid probe
News|World

Turkish soldier killed in clash in northern Iraq, defence ministry says

A Turkish soldier was killed on Monday in a clash with militants from the banned Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq and Turkish airstrikes killed many militants, the

Business|Economy|Finance

Thai economy has potential to grow 3.5% per year, finance minister says

Thailand's economy has the potential to expand by 3.5% annually, but growth has been lower due to weak investment, the finance minister said on Monday.

Asia|News|World

Singapore increases checkpoint security ahead of pope visit

Singapore will enhance security at its land, air and sea checkpoints this week due to an unspecified "heightened security situation in the region", its immigration authority said

Singapore increases checkpoint security ahead of pope visit
News|World

Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 16 people, Syrian state media say

Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people in western Syria and wounded dozens more overnight, Syrian state media reported on Monday, the deadliest Israeli attack reported by Syrian

Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 16 people, Syrian state media say

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