Britain to designate Hizb ut-Tahrir as a ‘terrorist’ group
UK government says the group is anti-Semitic and encourages ‘terrorism’.
Year: 2024
Boeing announces additional quality inspections for 737 MAX planes
The additional inspections come after the US Federal Aviation Administration said the 737 MAX should…
China needs reforms to halt ‘significant’ growth declines, IMF chief says
Speaking to CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Kristalina Georgieva said China…
China needs reforms to halt ‘significant’ growth declines, IMF chief warns
Speaking to CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Kristalina Georgieva said China…
What is the Iowa caucus and why is it important?
Race to the 2024 US presidential election begins as Republican voters gear up to participate…
Possible there will be no rate cuts this year, European Central Bank member says
Market participants expecting a rate cut in April will be “deeply disappointed,” Austria’s Robert Holzmann…
Heading to Davos, here’s what was overheard on connecting trains from Zurich to the World Economic Forum
Global business and political leaders descend on Davos for the 54th Annual Meeting of the…
IMF warns AI to hit almost 40% of jobs worldwide and worsen overall inequality
The analysis comes as business and political leaders from around the world gather at the…
‘Baba, this isn’t camping’: On being displaced by Israel’s war on Gaza
A Palestinian man reflects on the pain of displacement in Gaza and trying to make…
Apple offers rare iPhone discount in China as demand fears rise
Apple faces rising competition in China from local players like Xiaomi and a resurgent Huawei,…
From livestreaming to ‘shoppertainment,’ Gen Zers lead the way in Singapore’s online shopping space
Gen Zers are an increasingly important consumer segment as their spending power has steadily increased…
Taiwan’s new president will face a divided parliament. Here’s why it matters
The lack of a parliamentary majority may force Lai Ching-te to moderate his China policy…
Ex-boss of China’s state-run bank Everbright arrested on corruption charges
Tang Shuangning is latest in long line of high-profile figures to be ensnared in Xi…
Taiwan’s Tsai and Lai welcome US support as Beijing fumes over election
Unofficial delegation from Washington meets self-ruled island’s president and president-elect in Taipei.
Japan markets are hitting multi-decade highs — will Nikkei scale its all-time peak?
After a tumultuous start to the year, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has been on a…
Five richest men doubled fortunes after 2020, Oxfam says as Davos opens
Charity says billionaires $3.3 trillion richer than in 2020 as annual gathering of business elites…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 691
Here is the situation as the war enters its 691st day.
Canceling trips in your own country? How war is rattling travelers far beyond the Middle East
Geopolitical conflict is affecting travel bookings in 2024, causing travelers to lose confidence to travel…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 689
As the war enters its 689th day, these are the main developments.
Palestine lose to Iran but win hearts on ‘special night’ at Asian Cup
Iran won the group stage match 4-1 in front of an emotional crowd united in…
