UN monitors say North Korean missile struck Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Expert body tells UN Security Council the weapon’s discovery suggests a violation of sanctions on…
Year: 2024
Covid caused a ‘massive spike’ in yacht sales — Now some of those boats are back on the market
Several years after a buying frenzy, the yachting industry is seeing a sudden rush of…
Solomon Islands PM Sogavare says won’t put himself forward for new term
Sogavare switched official diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei fuelling controversy in the Pacific nation.
South Korea’s Samsung sees profit jump 10-fold on memory chip recovery
South Korean tech giant reports $4.85bn profit during the first three months of 2024.
IMF promises Pakistan ‘immediate’ release of $1.1bn loan after key meet
Pakistan seeks another long-term IMF programme to support its ailing economy but experts say focus…
86% of expats report being stressed out, but study suggests they may also cope better with burnout
Expats are a crucial part of the global workforce today. Although they experience higher levels…
IMF raises its Asia growth forecast for 2024, highlights India’s growth and China stimulus as key drivers
The upward revision reflects upgrades for China, the IMF said, where it expects policy stimulus…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 796
As the war enters its 796th day, these are the main developments.
On ‘China’s Instagram’, women find a space to discuss the routine and taboo
Xiaohongshu has become the go-to platform for young women to discuss everything from fashion to…
Samsung Electronics’ operating profit jumps 932.8% in first quarter, beats expectations
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said operating profit for the first quarter jumped as memory chip…
Race for PL: Ipswich fighting for automatic promotion, live on Sky
Ipswich are in pole position to overhaul Leeds and join Leicester City in the Premier…
World Snooker Championship 2024: Draw, results and schedule
The 2024 World Snooker Championship takes place in Sheffield between April 20 and May 6…
Papers: Man Utd make Rashford available for move
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
US advocacy groups back Palestine solidarity campus protests amid Gaza war
Nearly 190 advocacy organisations laud students’ ‘courage’ amid ongoing crackdown on encampments across US universities.
Polish farmers suspend blockade of Ukraine border
Polish farmers end blockade at the border, after months of protests over cheap imports.
Sudan’s original ‘Janjaweed’ leader sides with army against tribal foe
Sudan’s notorious tribal leader Musa Hilal has pledged support for the army in a move…
Surrey thrash Hampshire as weather affects County Championship
Champions Surrey needed only 30.2 overs on the final day to wrap up victory by…
Nadal and Alcaraz in Tuesday Madrid Open action, live on Sky
Here’s everything you need to know about the Madrid Open, which is live on Sky…
O’Sullivan: How fasting has ‘energised’ World Championship hopes
Ronnie O’Sullivan hailed the impact intermittent fasting has had on his energy levels during this…
Leicester win Championship title after Vardy double
Jamie Vardy’s double sealed the Championship title for Leicester City with one game to spare…
