Israel-Hamas war causes 86-per-cent dive in Gaza GDP: IMF
A year of conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a “devastating impact on the economy” in the occupied West Bank and Gaza, the IMF said Thursday, including a…
Russia, China intensively developing defence industry cooperation: Lavrov
MOSCOW and Beijing are intensively developing military and defence industry cooperation, while their actions are absolutely transparent and not directed against third countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. Top…
2024 Nobels offer glimmer of hope as global crises mount
NEXT week’s Nobel Prize announcements will crown achievements that made the world a better place, a glimmer of optimism amid a spiralling Middle East conflict. The prize winners will be…
Iran launches missile attacks on Israel amid escalating tensions in Lebanon
Iran’s IRGC warned that if Israel retaliates, it will face “crushing and destructive” attacks. IRAN fired about 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening after the ongoing Israeli military offensive…
Xi says good-neighbourliness, strategic coordination the most essential features of China-Russia ties
CHINESE President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that lasting good-neighbourliness, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation have become the most essential features of bilateral ties between China and Russia.…
Philippines to tax foreign-based digital service providers
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand Marcos on Wednesday signed into law a measure that imposes a 12 per cent value-added tax on foreign-based firms providing digital services in the country. The tax…
Israel vows to retaliate after Iran fires nearly 200 missiles in ‘extensive’ attack
Iran has launched a barrage of missiles at Israel – in an attack Benjamin Netanyahu labelled a “major mistake” as he said: “It will pay.” In a move anticipated by…
After Iran’s attack on Israel, the Biden White House is desperately trying to avert a wider war in the Mideast
The Biden administration’s monthslong effort to avert a full-blown war between Israel and Iran is now being put to the most difficult test yet after Tehran on Tuesday launched a…
Israel says launches Lebanon ground offensive, escalating conflict
THE Israeli army said it launched a ground offensive in Lebanon and that its forces engaged in clashes Tuesday, further escalating the conflict after a week of intense air strikes…
Ishiba elected Japanese PM, unveils cabinet lineup
SHIGERU Ishiba, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country’s prime minister on Tuesday after winning a majority of votes in both houses of parliament.…