European court rules drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s name can’t be trademarked
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Risk of a global recession is minimal, IMF economist says — would take ‘a lot to derail’
The Washington DC-based institute this week nudged its global growth outlook slightly higher to 3.2%…
Ukraine says 13 killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy reiterates plea to Western countries for air defence systems after attack that also…
Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air attack
As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows ‘slightest attack’ will be met with…
Myanmar Army on the Ropes
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Croatians vote in election pitting PM Plenkovic against President Milanovic
Exit polls expected minutes after voting ends at 7pm (17:00 GMT), with official results due…
Biden wants to triple China tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
President Joe Biden will call on the U.S. Trade Representative to triple the China tariff…
Apple will ‘look at’ manufacturing in Indonesia, CEO Cook says, as China diversification push continues
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia, following a…
Columbia president faces anti-Semitism Congress hearing: What’s at stake?
Previous hearings led to the resignation of Harvard and UPenn bosses. Now Columbia’s Minouche Shafik…
High company valuations a ‘worry,’ IMF’s capital markets chief says
High corporate valuations could pose a significant risk to financial stability as market optimism becomes…
UAE government unit denies cloud seeding took place before Dubai floods
The NCM said it had tracked the incoming heavy rainfall but did not target any…
US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions
Washington looking for alternatives after Russia effectively halted UN monitoring mission.
Dubai reels from flood chaos as record rains lash UAE
Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation, flooding roads and Dubai’s international airport.
Russia is expected to grow faster than all advanced economies this year
The IMF forecast will be galling for Western nations which have sought to economically isolate…
Flooding in Dubai after a year’s worth of rain falls in hours
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was hit by flooding that submerged roads and vehicles…
Adidas shares rise 6% after first-quarter profit hike, improved outlook
Shares of Adidas jumped on Wednesday after the company raised its full-year guidance and reported…
Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US
Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel, raising fears…
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 194
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on homes in Rafah, Maghazi…
Bank of Korea chief says won volatility is a little ‘excessive’ and will intervene if needed
The Bank of Korea will intervene to control currency volatility if needed, the BOK chief…
Photos show heavy rain and severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates
The government there also issued a red warning, and shuttered offices, school and banks.
