Inflation rate hits 2.8% in February, less than expected
The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a…
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Georgian court hands former president Saakashvili new prison term
Georgia’s opposition forces claim the ruling reflects regime’s fear of the former pro-Western leader.
Can House Republicans cut $880bn without slashing Medicaid?
Medicaid cuts cause clashes. Democrats warn of consequences while Republicans deny Medicaid is in their…
Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire in US talks: What it means for Russia war
The US has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine under a ceasefire deal…
Ramadan 2025: Which countries grow the most dates?
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria produce nearly half of the world’s dates.
Moscow wary of ‘jumping the gun’ after the U.S. and Ukraine unite over a ceasefire deal
The Kremlin broke silence on Wednesday, delivering its initial reaction to Kyiv and the White…
Companies should resist political pressures and stick to ESG, DEI commitments: Incoming DBS CEO
“Don’t chop and change just because you’re trying to ingratiate yourself with another administration,” says…
Roche and Zealand Pharma strike $5.3 billion deal for new obesity drug candidate
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Wednesday that it had struck a deal worth up to…
India’s inflation rate dips to cooler-than-expected 3.61% in February, below central bank’s target
The lower inflation reading could give the Reserve Bank of India room to cut rates…
‘Someone’s listening’: The fear and longing of ISIL families held in al-Hol
Al-Hol’s children are forced to live in dire conditions and lack education and safety.
French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment’
China’s “DeepSeek moment” is likely to be good news in the global race to develop…
Pakistan forces continue operation to free hundreds from hijacked train
Pakistan says 155 hostages rescued, but 300 more are on train seized by Balochistan Liberation…
‘You want to become billionaires? List on NSE,’ says Ashish Chauhan, CEO of India’s National Stock Exchange
NSE’s Chauhan says that retail and foreign institutional investors will look toward Indian stocks now…
Upskilling for the AI age is for ‘every generation’ — not just the young, says Singapore minister
“If we think that what they left school with is going to last them their…
Israeli forces raid Palestinian bookstore again and seize ‘inciting’ books
Israeli forces raided a Palestinian bookstore in occupied East Jerusalem and seized books ‘inciting violence.’
Medvedev defeats Paul to reach quarterfinals at Indian Wells
Local favourite Tommy Paul was beaten in straight sets by former US Open champion Daniil…
Yemen’s Houthis to resume shipping attacks over Gaza aid cutoff
Yemeni rebels warn Israeli ships ‘violating’ their Red Sea ‘ban’ will be targeted.
Ailing Swedish EV battery firm Northvolt files for bankruptcy
Struggling electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt says it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden.
Inditex shares sink 8% as Zara owner posts fourth-quarter sales jump but points to slowdown
Zara owner Inditex on Wednesday posted a rise in fourth-quarter sales that met expectations but…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,112
These are the key developments on day 1,112 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
