The INSTC, a pipe dream for years, is offering a vital economic escape path for Moscow as it battles sanctions.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 08:02AM
Is the INSTC Russia’s new economic escape route?
North Korea’s economy shrinks for second straight year: BOK
GDP shrinks an estimated 0.1 percent as border closures and lockdowns hinder industrial activity and trade with China.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 06:33AM
Fifth Biden, Xi call expected on Thursday as tensions simmer
Taiwan, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and trade expected to be discussed in 'pretty robust agenda' for talks.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 05:22AM
Asia goes nuclear as climate, Ukraine banish memory of Fukushima
China, Japan, South Korea, India and Pakistan are betting on nuclear power amid climate crisis, energy security fears.Story Published at: July 27, 2022 at 04:24AM
Defamation trial for damages begins in Sandy Hook shooting hoax
US radio host Alex Jones had said a school shooting where 20 children and six school staff were killed was fabricated.Story Published at: July 26, 2022 at 09:53PM
Macron says France to open archives on Cameroon colonial era
Speaking in Cameroon, French president asks historians to investigate the past and establish 'responsibilities'.Story Published at: July 26, 2022 at 09:07PM
UK: Sunak and Truss debate abandoned after host faints
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, who are running to replace PM Boris Johnson, were debating when a crashing sound was heard.Story Published at: July 26, 2022 at 08:06PM
Nigerian workers begin 3-day protest against university shutdowns
At the heart of the continuing strike is a 2009 agreement that the academics claim the government is yet to implement.Story Published at: July 26, 2022 at 06:11PM
As US consumer confidence falls, retailers see long list of woes
Walmart's earnings warning and weakening consumer confidence paint a leery picture for the US economy.Story Published at: July 26, 2022 at 06:08PM
Uganda’s Museveni extols Africa-Russia ties during Lavrov visit
Uganda was among 17 African states that abstained in a March vote on a UN resolution condemning the Russian invasion.Story Published at: July 26, 2022 at 05:27PM