Xi Protege’s Sudden Removal Adds to Rough Start for Third Term
The sudden ouster of Xi Jinping’s handpicked foreign minister is the latest example of how the Chinese president’s
2023-07-27 14:47
Barclays Unveils New Buyback as Investment Bank Misses Estimates
Barclays Plc said it would buy back a further £750 million ($972 million) of its shares after a
2023-07-27 14:46
Niger Soldiers Claim Military Coup After President Is Detained
Soldiers in Niger claimed to have seized control of the West African nation after President Mohamed Bazoum was
2023-07-27 14:28
Qin Gang: Foreign minister's downfall leaves China red-faced
As mystery swirls over Qin Gang's removal, questions have arisen over what this means for Chinese diplomacy.
2023-07-27 14:23
Singapore to execute first woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years
Sir Richard Branson and activists have called on authorities to spare Saridewi Djamani.
2023-07-27 13:58
Ukrainian host family in Somerset forge 'life-long friendship'
A couple share their hosting experience as part of an appeal for new host families to come forward.
2023-07-27 13:56
North Korea: Kim Jong Un shows off missiles to Russia defence chief Shoigu
Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu praised N Korea’s military as the “most powerful” in the world.
2023-07-27 13:56
Turkey’s New Central Bank Governor to Confront Misgivings in Public Debut
Turkey’s newly-installed central bank Governor Hafize Gaye Erkan will step into the spotlight for the first time on
2023-07-27 12:20
Anwar Unveils Plan to Reset Malaysia’s Economic Trajectory
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a plan Thursday to reset the Southeast Asian economy’s growth trajectory, with
2023-07-27 11:45
Hong Kong Dollar in Strong Half of Trading Band on Rate Hikes
Hong Kong’s currency has risen above the mid-point of its trading band against the dollar for the first
2023-07-27 11:25
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index Rises 20% From May Low
A gauge of China tech shares traded in Hong Kong extended gains from a May low to 20%
2023-07-27 11:16
Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to extend influence
Russia's president is hosting a summit of African leaders in a bid to increase Moscow's influence.
2023-07-27 10:57