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Asian markets mixed as investors await key speech
Asian markets were varied during cautious trading sessions on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.
Africa could become 'renewable superpower', says Guterres
Africa has everything it takes to become a "renewable superpower", UN head Antonio Guterres said Thursday, as he called for greater investment in green energy across the resource-rich continent.
Asian markets creep up as investors await key speech
Asian markets edged mostly upward in muted morning trading on Thursday, one day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.
'Curly is beautiful': Tunisian women embrace natural hair
Tunisian mother Mouna Jebali had long used a flat iron to straighten her thick hair, but with women everywhere challenging the stigma around natural looks, she has finally learned to love her curls.
Filps and City Bank Announce Strategic Partnership to Reinvent Citytouch and Accelerate AI-Led Digital Banking in Bangladesh
A ceremonial MoU exchange was held between Mr. Biswas Dhakal, CEO of Filps, and Mr. Mashrur Arefin, MD & CEO of City Bank, alongside Brett King. The event was attended by senior directors from Bangladesh Bank, MDs and CEOs of commercial banks, C-suite professionals, and distinguished leaders. Mr. Hossain Khaled, Chairman, Mr. Aziz Al Kaiser, Immediate Past Chairman and Mr. Kazi Azizur Rahman, AMD & CIO joined from City Bank. From Filps Mr. Daniel D Shrestha, Group Chief Strategy Officer, Mr. Rhishikesh Nepal, Chief Partnership Office and Mr. Tushar Hasan, Country Manager for Bangladesh were present.
Trump raises pressure on Fed with call for governor to resign
President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday with a call for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down, as he repeatedly criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates.
Google unveils latest Pixel phones packed with AI
Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones that promise more artificial intelligence capabilities, as it seeks to elbow out competition in the emerging AI-assistant market.
India test-fires ballistic missile ahead of US tariff hike
India on Wednesday test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads, a government statement said, in an apparent show of strength ahead of a threatened US tariff increase.
Stock markets diverge awaiting Fed signals as tech sell-off deepens
Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday, with many investors sticking to the sidelines while hoping for clues on US interest rate moves.
French champagne harvest begins with 'promising' outlook
France's Champagne region kicked off its official grape harvest Wednesday, with producers predicting a "promising" yield after an early start brought on by hot weather.
Stock markets diverge as traders eye US rate signals
Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday, with many investors sticking to the sidelines while awaiting clues on US interest rate moves.
Stock markets diverge after Wall Street tech sell-off
Stock markets were mixed Wednesday after a US tech sell-off while investors awaited signals from US policymakers on the outlook for interest rates.
Markets waver as Japan exports show tariff strain
Markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals from US policymakers of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy.
Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 78
The death toll from a collision between a bus carrying Afghan migrants returning from Iran and two other vehicles in western Afghanistan has risen to 78, provincial officials said on Wednesday.
Asian markets waver as Japan exports show tariff strain
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals from US policymakers of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy.
Dutch divers still haul up debris six years after container spill
Volunteer Dutch divers are still fishing debris from the North Sea six years after a disastrous shipping accident.
Asian markets dip after US tech slide
Asian markets mostly fell Wednesday morning, mirroring a rout of US tech titans the previous day as investors await signals of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy.
Venezuela says 66 children 'kidnapped' by the United States
The Venezuelan government on Tuesday claimed that 66 Venezuelan children are being illegally held in the United States after being separated from their parents during deportation, as the White House cracks down on immigration.
Stock markets cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks, US rates
European stock markets rose while Wall Street diverged on Tuesday as investors eyed signs of progress in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
UK drops demand for access to Apple user data
Britain has dropped its request for access to Apple users' encrypted data, which had created friction between London and Washington, US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard said Tuesday.
Air Canada flight attendants end strike after reaching 'tentative' deal
Air Canada flight attendants said Tuesday they had reached a "tentative" deal with the airline to end a strike over wages and ground work that has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide.
Stock markets cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks
Global stock markets traded cautiously and oil prices fell on Tuesday as investors eyed signs of progress in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Brazil asks Meta to remove chatbots that 'eroticize' children
Brazil's government has asked US technology giant Meta to rid its platforms of chatbots that mimic children and can make sexually suggestive remarks, the attorney general's office (AGU) announced Monday.
Markets cautious after Zelensky-Trump talks
Stock markets traded in a narrow range Tuesday and oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump held what he called "very good" talks with Ukrainian and European leaders on ending the war.
Historic Swedish church on the move in logistical feat
With great fanfare, a historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings began its slow move from its longtime home in the Arctic town of Kiruna on Tuesday to allow the expansion of Europe's biggest underground mine.
Air Canada flight attendants vow to defy back-to-work order as strike talks resume
Striking Air Canada flight attendants vowed Monday to defy another back-to-work order from the country's labor tribunal, but resumed talks seeking to end a walkout that has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide.
'Call of Duty' to fire starting gun at Gamescom trade show
Mega-selling first-person shooter franchise "Call of Duty" will blow open the Gamescom video games trade fair Tuesday, headlining a wave of new releases as the industry weathers a rough patch.
Asian markets cautious after Zelensky-Trump talks
Asian markets were little changed Tuesday after Wall Street treaded water and US President Donald Trump held what he called "very good" talks with Ukrainian and European leaders on ending the three-year war.
Stocks under pressure as Zelensky-Trump talks underway
Shares in Europe largely dipped Monday while Wall Street treaded water, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders met with US President Donald Trump in Washington on ending the war with Russia.
Air Canada flight attendants vow to defy latest back-to-work order
Striking Air Canada flight attendants vowed Monday to defy another back-to-work order from Canada's labor tribunal, extending a work stoppage that has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide.
Stocks under pressure ahead of Zelensky-Trump talks
US and European shares largely dipped on Monday, ahead of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Air Canada flight attendants face new pressure to end strike
Canada's labor tribunal on Monday declared a strike by Air Canada's flight attendants illegal, a decision that could end a work stoppage which has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide.