APEC economies expect more support for small businesses
Bangkok (Thailand), September 11: Senior officials from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies wrapped up a meeting on Saturday, during which they focused on efforts...
Greek PM announces more measures to tackle energy crisis, inflation
Athens (Greece), September 11: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Saturday a package of measures including raising the minimum wage and pensions to further...
Myanmar speeds up COVID-19 control measures as transmission increases
Yangon (Iraq), September 11: Myanmar has accelerated its control and prevention measures for COVID-19 as transmission increases in the country, according to media reports.
11 IS militants killed in airstrikes in Iraq
Baghdad (Iraq), September 11: Eleven Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Saturday in airstrikes in western and eastern Iraq, the Iraqi military said.
Somali forces kill al-Shabab regional leader, wound 20 others
Mogadishu (Somali), September 11: Somali National Army (SNA)'s special forces on Friday evening killed al-Shabab's regional leader and wounded at least 20 others in a...
AU official hails FOCAC in facilitating China-Africa space science cooperation
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), September 11: The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is facilitating the growing China-Africa cooperation in space science and technology, a senior African...
Ukrainian leader meets Latvian president, Polish PM
Kiev [Ukraine], September 10: Ukrainian President VolodymyrZelensky on Friday held a meeting in Kiev with his visiting Latvian counterpart EgilsLevits and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz...
Russia ready to donate potash fertilizers to developing countries: Putin
Moscow [Russia], September 10: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia is ready to donate its potash fertilizers to developing countries.
"Chinafest" held in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia
Duisburg [Germany], September 10:The "Chinafest" in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) opened on Friday in Duisburg, Germany.
U.S. judge throws out Trump's lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
Washington [US], September 10: A U.S. judge has dismissed former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Hillary Clinton.
Canada confirms 1,321 monkeypox cases
Ottawa [Canada], September 10:The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has confirmed 1,321 cases of monkeypox including 37 hospitalisations in the country as of Friday.
Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off "terror attractions" for Halloween
Los Angeles [US], September 10: Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles kicked off its Halloween Horror Nights on Thursday, an annual Halloween-themed event.
Disney launches largest fan event D23 Expo
Los Angeles [US], September 10: Disney launched its D23 Expo on Friday, reportedly the largest Disney fan event in the world.
Five people found dead with gunshot wounds at Maryland residence
Washington [US], September 10: Two adults and three children were found dead at a residence in Cecil County, in the U.S. state of Maryland, on...
U.S. "steals" 88 more tankers of Syrian oil: state media
Damascus [Syria], September 10:The U.S. forces moved 88 tankers of "stolen" Syrian oil from the northeastern province of Hasakah to U.S. bases in neighboring Iraq...
Mosquito Fire in California spreads to almost 30,000 acres
Los Angeles [US], September 10: The explosive Mosquito Fire burning in the foothills east of Sacramento, capital city of the western U.S. state of California,...
Canada's unemployment rate rises in August
Ottawa [Canada], September 10:Canada's unemployment rate rose to 5.4 percent in August for the first time in seven months, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
U.S. stocks advance as tech-related shares rally
New York [US], September 10: Wall Street's major averages climbed on Friday, underpinned by overall strength in tech-related shares.
Singapore reports 2,218 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore, September 10: Singapore reported 2,218 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total tally to 1,856,673.
Philippines logs 2,313 new COVID-19 cases, 43 more deaths
Manila [Philippines], September 10: The Philippines reported 2,313 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to...
Malaysia's IPI rises 12.5 pct in July
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], September 10: The Industrial Production Index (IPI) in Malaysia increased 12.5 percent in July year on year, official data showed Friday.
Indonesia invites foreign investment to help develop railway industry
Jakarta [Indonesia], September 10: Indonesia's transportation ministry said Friday that it is seeking foreign investment to develop its railway industry, as the country has planned...
Cambodia cancels Water Festival for 3rd consecutive year
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], September 10: Cambodia on Friday decided to cancel the annual Water Festival, scheduled from Nov. 7 to 9 in the capital Phnom...
UN chief calls for massive int'l support for Pakistan to handle climate...
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 10: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres here on Friday appealed to the international community for massive support for Pakistan to respond...
Uzbekistan's president approves foreign minister candidacy
Tashkent [Uzbekistan], September 10: Vladimir Norov has been approved as the Foreign Affairs Minister of Uzbekistan in accordance with the presidential decree, the Uzbek president's...
6.2-magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no potential for tsunami
Jakarta [Indonesia], September 10: A earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted Indonesia's eastern province of Papua on Saturday, but did not potentially trigger a...
Blinken highlights importance of Korea-U.S. alliance ahead of Chuseok holiday
Washington (US), September 9: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the importance of friendship between South Korea and the United States on Thursday, while...