Paris Gas Explosion Wounds Around 50, Destroys Building Facade
A gas explosion on Paris’s left bank late Wednesday afternoon left around 50 people wounded and destroyed the
2023-06-22 19:57
Yellen says it's critical to maintain U.S.-China ties after Biden's dictator remarks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says it’s “critical” the U.S. and China maintain a relationship so they can “work together” on global challenges
2023-06-22 19:25
Beijing heatwave: China capital records hottest June day in 60 years
The Chinese capital is sweltering through an extended heatwave with temperatures hitting over 41C.
2023-06-22 19:20
Court dismisses Navalny's appeal against lack of access to writing materials in prison
Russia's Supreme Court has on Thursday dismissed an appeal by jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny against restrictions imposed on access to writing materials in prison, according to Russian independent news site Mediazona.
2023-06-22 18:59
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich loses appeal against pre-trial detention
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich lost his appeal against the extension of pre-trial detention in Moscow on Thursday on spying charges, which he denies.
2023-06-22 18:53
Pakistan's premier meets with the head of IMF in Paris, hoping to unlock $6B deal to avoid default
Officials say Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has met with the head of the International Monetary Fund in Paris on the sidelines of the global financing summit in a last-ditch effort to unlock a $6 billion bailout package to help avoid a default
2023-06-22 18:28
Cooking gas explosion kills 31 people at a barbecue restaurant in northwestern China
Authorities in northwestern China say 31 people have been killed and seven injured in a cooking gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant in the city of Yinchuan
2023-06-22 18:27
Zambian Currency and Eurobonds Rally on Bets of Debt Revamp Deal
Zambia’s currency and dollar bonds traded near multi-month highs, having chalked up double-digit gains so far this month
2023-06-22 17:59
Windrush 75: King praises 'marvellous' painting of Leeds WWII veteran
A portrait of Alford Gardner, 96, was painted to mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush crossing.
2023-06-22 17:54
Philippine Stock Benchmark Nears Correction as Tax Plan Weighs
The Philippine benchmark stock index came close to a technical correction, after a tax plan on food products
2023-06-22 17:29
EU Banks Expand Risk Scenarios They Face From Climate Change
European banks are building out their risk models to better prepare for the fallout from climate change, with
2023-06-22 17:27
Thailand to Tighten Listing Rules as Stocks Whacked by Scams
Thailand plans to tighten listing rules as a major accounting scandal, debt defaults and unexplained share gyrations rattle
2023-06-22 17:24