World merchandise trade posts strong growth in Q1 ahead of tariff hikes:...
Geneva [Switzerland], July 16: The volume of world merchandise trade rose 3.6% quarter-on-quarter and 5.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 as imports surged...
Emerging economies expected to drive growth in animal-source food consumption, production over...
Paris [France]/ Rome [Italy], July 16: Production and calorie intake of animal-source products are expected to increase as incomes rise in middle-income countries, but further...
Emirates NBD concludes AED 3.9 bn Syndicated Bonding Facilities for Dubai Metro...
Dubai [UAE], July 16: Emirates NBD has concluded AED 3.9 billion Syndicated Bonding Facilities to a consortium created by MAPA, LIMAK and CRRC that will...
NABIDH platform holds over 10 million medical records, includes 1,888 healthcare facilities...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 16: The number of medical records stored on the "NABIDH" platform - the unified medical records system overseen by the Dubai...
President Zelensky wants Ukraine's female Economy Minister to be prime minister
Kiev [Ukraine], July 15: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky nominated Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to the post of prime minister in a bid to drastically reform...
Fire at nursing home in the US, dozens of casualties
Washington [US], July 15: Gabriel House nursing home in Massachusetts (USA) caught fire, killing 9 people and injuring more than 30.
Trump issues ultimatum to Russia, declares he wants to end the conflict...
Washington [US], July 15: US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Russia if it does not reach a deal to end the conflict...
Cameroon President Runs for Re-election at 92
Yaounde [Cameroon], July 15: AFP news agency reported yesterday (July 14) that Cameroonian President Paul Biya announced that he will run for an eighth term...
The West increases aid to Ukraine, sanctions Russia
Kyiv [Ukraine], July 15: The US and Europe have made a series of new moves to increase security aid to Ukraine, preparing to increase pressure...
Where are US interest rates headed?
Washington [US], July 15: Despite pressure from the White House, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) still leaves open the possibility of reducing its key interest...
Bloody ethnic conflict in Syria
Damascus [Syria], July 15: Clashes between Bedouins and Druze in Syria have left at least 37 people dead, in the bloodiest outbreak of violence since...
US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to abolish Department of Education
Washington [US], July 15: On July 14, the US Supreme Court cleared the way for President Donald Trump's administration to resume the dissolution of the...
The Pentagon Begins Using Billionaire Elon Musk's AI Grok
Washington [US], July 15: The US Department of Defense will begin using the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok developed by billionaire Elon Musk's xAI Company.
Putin's adviser warns about Russia's economy
Moscow [Russia], July 15: Russia's economy is showing signs of strain and monetary policy needs to be loosened quickly to avoid recession, according to a...
Iran demands guarantees before returning to nuclear negotiating table
Tehran [Iran], July 15: In response to a question about whether Iran has specific preconditions for resuming negotiations with the United States, the Iranian Foreign...
Iran demands guarantees before returning to nuclear negotiating table
Baghdad [Iraq], July 15: The Iraqi government today expressed its deep concern and strong condemnation of the targeting of nuclear facilities within the territory of...
Austria urges EU to respond to new US tariffs with strength, self-confidence
New York [US], July 15: Austria has urged the European Union to respond to new US tariffs with strength and self-confidence, emphasising the need for...
Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months
Madrid [Spain], July 15: High temperatures caused 1,180 deaths in Spain in the past two months, a sharp increase from the same period last year,...
SDGs still within reach, but only if we act - with urgency,...
New York [US], July 15: The world has made significant advances but is still drastically off-track to achieve its development goals by 2030, according to...
Gaza witnessing level of death, destruction of no parallel in recent times:...
Geneva [Switzerland], July 15: The UN Secretary-General called Monday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as a first step to achieve the two-State solution.
Gazans' daily struggle for water after deadly strike
Gaza [Palestine], July 15: The al-Manasra family rarely get enough water for both drinking and washing after their daily trudge to a Gaza distribution point...
Egypt says Israel-EU agreement has not increased aid to Gaza
Cairo [Egypt], July 15: Egypt's foreign minister said on Monday that the flow of aid into Gaza has not increased despite an agreement last week...
Zelenskiy thanks Trump for readiness to support Ukraine
Kyiv [Ukraine], July 15: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he had spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump after his announcement of new weapons...
Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Washington [US], July 15: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, saying they are necessary to...
Macron to double defence budget by 2027
Paris [France], July 14: French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday evening an acceleration of national defence spending, with the budget set to reach €64...
Snoop Dogg unveils Swansea kit in playful dig at Wrexham's Reynolds
London [UK], July 14: American rapper Snoop Dogg has unveiled Swansea's new kit with the Welsh club taking a playful dig at Wrexham's Hollywood owner...
German state leaders call on Berlin to lower energy tax for all...
Berlin [Germany], July 14: German state premiers on Sunday were putting pressure on the federal government to reverse a decision to lower the energy tax...