IMF chief warns of emerging market risk with high U.S. interest rates
The benchmark rates of most advanced economies soared in recent years, as central banks aimed…
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Boxer and MMA fighter Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son Kobe dies
‘Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone,’ Ngannou wrote in a social media post…
ICJ to hear Mexico’s dispute with Ecuador: All you need to know
Mexico and Ecuador have brought complaints against each other at the international court, escalating a…
Volkswagen profit drops 20% in first quarter on lower sales
German carmaker Volkswagen on Tuesday said its operating profit dropped by 20% in the first…
Gunman kills at least six in attack on mosque in Afghanistan’s Herat
Government spokesman says unknown armed person shot at worshippers in mosque in Herat province, killing…
Europe may need to impose tariffs of up to 55% to curb Chinese EV imports: report
A new report says Brussels would need to levy higher than expected tariffs of around…
F1’s fanbase is shifting — and the ‘Netflix effect’ is only part of that
Since its release in 2019, “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” has been credited with everything…
A viral conspiracy theory on TikTok says nice people don’t get promoted. But experts disagree
A Viral TikTok claiming nice workers never get promoted has 8 million views: “They know…
Philippines and China in new confrontation at Scarborough Shoal
Manila says its coastguard ship was damaged after being hit by water cannon; Beijing says…
Australia’s budget airline Bonza cancels all flights, stranding passengers
Chief executive Tim Jordan says flights suspended amid discussions on ‘ongoing viability of the business’.
‘Country is doing well’: Why jobless young Indians are still backing Modi
Polling shows inflation and lack of jobs worry most young Indians. It also shows that…
HSBC beats expectations in first quarter earnings; Group CEO Noel Quinn to retire
HSBC has approved a first interim dividend of 10 cents per share, as well as…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…