Category: Global News
Russia’s central bank raises key interest rate amid weaker rouble
The third rate hike in two months comes as Russia grapples with higher inflation and a weaker rouble.
‘Shattered’: Muslim engineer killed by mob at mosque in India’s Maharashtra
The family of Nurul Hassan grieves his lynching during attack by a Hindu mob at a mosque in the state's Satara district.
India’s opposition alliance to boycott ‘hate-filled’ TV news anchors
Congress-led alliance accuses some anchors of partisanship towards PM Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government.
Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, resigns
The 43-year-old steps down so party can name member to serve as parliament's opposition leader.
Spain’s Franco-era torture victim to testify in court for first time
A hearing opens in Madrid that will see Julio Pacheco Yepes recount his torture in 1975 for opposing the dictatorship.
Despite Russia’s war, house prices in some parts of Ukraine still rise
Property has lost value significantly in towns near the front lines, but prices in the west rose by up to 75 percent
Apple to update iPhone 12 in France after concerns over radiation
France's digital minister says the US tech firm will implement the update to the smartphone in the next few days.
Key Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossing reopens after nine days
Torkham crossing was closed after forces from both sides exchanged fire, stranding travellers and trucks.
Flooding death toll soars to 11,300 in Libya’s coastal city of Derna
A further 10,100 people are reported missing in Libya's Mediterranean city after a storm caused devastating flooding.