French wine exports fall as sector worries over trade tensions
FRENCH exports of wine and spirits fell last year, industry figures showed on Tuesday, as the sector was hit by a trade spat with China and now braces for potential…
Indonesia kicks off free health check programme nationwide
INDONESIA launched the Free Health Check (CKG) programme on Monday as a national initiative to improve public health quality and reduce preventable diseases. “The programme serves as a preventive measure…
China accelerates reform of renewable power pricing to promote sustainable development
CHINA is accelerating the market-oriented reform of its renewable power pricing system in a bid to build a new power system and promote the sustainable development of renewable energy generation.…
Israeli cabinet to discuss ceasefire’s next phase
ISRAEL’S cabinet will convene on Tuesday to discuss the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Monday. The Israeli…
Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets
NEARLY all nations missed a UN deadline Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate…
Record gold prices both boon and burden for London jewellers
IN London’s Hatton Garden jewellery quarter, stores have raised their iron shutters to welcome a motley crew of buyers and sellers, as the price of gold reaches record highs. “I…
Saudi Arabia to showcase kingdom’s transformation at Osaka Expo 2025
SAUDI Arabia’s pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka will offer visitors a window into how the kingdom is evolving beyond oil dependency while preserving its cultural heritage, the…
WikiLeaks exposes Internews: USAID-funded media machine behind global influence
THE infamous US agency funneled nearly half a billion dollars to Internews Network, a non-profit deeply involved in media operations all over the world, WikiLeaks has revealed. In 2023 alone,…
Japan PM curries favour with Trump on economic front
JAPANESE Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s first in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump ended without friction or conflicting remarks, potentially offering valuable insights for other world leaders navigating his vision…
Thai PM visits China with eyes on strengthening cooperation, restoring tourist confidence
THAI Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra embarks on an official visit to China on Wednesday. As 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, her visit is…