Coronavirus: WTO head steps down a year early as downturn looms
The head of the World Trade Organization has said he will step down a year earlier than planned, at a...
Read More
Coronavirus ‘could cost global economy $8.8tn’ says ADB
The coronavirus pandemic could cost the global economy between $5.8tn and $8.8tn (£4.8tn-£7.2tn), according to Asian Development Bank (ADB). That's...
Read More
China industrial output posts surprise growth after COVID-19 collapse
BEIJING: China's industrial output returned to growth for the first time this year in April, official data showed Friday (May...
Read More
Malaysia to recover US$107.3 million after settling 1MDB case against Wolf of Wall Street producer
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian prosecutors on Thursday (May 14) dropped money laundering charges linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal...
Read More
US urges China to release Buddhism’s 11th Panchen Lama
In 1995, a young Tibetan boy Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama, the second highest spiritual...
Read More
US blames Islamic State for Kabul maternity attack, urges Afghan peace process
WASHINGTON: The US negotiator on Afghanistan blamed the Islamic State group Thursday (May 14) for the shocking attack on a...
Read More
Hong Kong shop offers ‘tear gas’ flavor ice cream
At about $5 a serving, tear gas ice cream has been a hit Tear gas is among the new flavors...
Read More
Hong Kong police watchdog to release report into handling of protests
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's police watchdog will release a much-anticipated report on Friday (May 15) following a review of the...
Read More
Over 580,000 surgeries in India may be cancelled due to COVID-19: Study
The modelling study indicates that each additional week of disruption to hospital services will be associated with a further 2.4...
Read More
FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump meets China’s President Xi Jinping at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, on Jun 29, 2019.
MANILA: More than 140,000 people were forced into cramped shelters as a powerful typhoon hammered the Philippines on Friday (May...
Read More
Trump says he doesn’t want to talk to Xi right now, could even cut China ties
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signalled a further deterioration of his relationship with China over the novel coronavirus, saying he...
Read More
Football: Spurs’ Kane to sponsor Leyton Orient’s shirt next season
REUTERS: Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane will sponsor Leyton Orient's shirt next season with the space on the front to be...
Read More
Government gives green light for English football to return in June
LONDON: The Premier League's plans to resume the season in June was given a boost after the secretary of state...
Read More
Cricket: Tendulkar settles lawsuit with Australian bat-maker
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar has settled his lawsuit with Spartan Sports International, having earlier accused the Australian...
Read More
‘Surge’ in illegal bird of prey killings since lockdown
The wildlife charity the RSPB says it has been "overrun" by reports of birds of prey being illegally killed since...
Read More
Afghan maternity ward attackers ‘came to kill the mothers’
The cold-blooded murders of 24 women, children and babies at a hospital in the Afghan capital was horrific enough. But...
Read More
Methane observing firm eyes UK for key base
The Canadian-based space company GHGSat says it intends to set up a global centre in the UK to analyse the...
Read More
Ancient Tap O’ Noth hillfort in Aberdeenshire one of ‘largest ever’
A hillfort in Aberdeenshire is one of the largest ancient settlements ever discovered in Scotland, researchers have said. University of...
Read More
Ozone layer: Concern grows over threat from replacement chemicals
Substances used for air conditioning in almost all new cars are building up in the environment and may pose a...
Read More
One in four US workers claiming jobless benefits
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped by almost 3 million last week as virus shutdowns continue to weigh...
Read More