Category: News
IMF promises Pakistan ‘immediate’ release of $1.1bn loan after key meet
Pakistan seeks another long-term IMF programme to support its ailing economy but experts say focus must be on reforms.
South Korea’s Samsung sees profit jump 10-fold on memory chip recovery
South Korean tech giant reports $4.85bn profit during the first three months of 2024.
Solomon Islands PM Sogavare says won’t put himself forward for new term
Sogavare switched official diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei fuelling controversy in the Pacific nation.
On ‘China’s Instagram’, women find a space to discuss the routine and taboo
Xiaohongshu has become the go-to platform for young women to discuss everything from fashion to domestic violence.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 796
As the war enters its 796th day, these are the main developments.
Sudan’s original ‘Janjaweed’ leader sides with army against tribal foe
Sudan's notorious tribal leader Musa Hilal has pledged support for the army in a move that could divide Arabs in Darfur.
Polish farmers suspend blockade of Ukraine border
Polish farmers end blockade at the border, after months of protests over cheap imports.
US advocacy groups back Palestine solidarity campus protests amid Gaza war
Dozens of advocacy organisations laud students' 'courage' amid ongoing crackdown on encampments across US universities.
Palestinian-American student in Texas sees positive outcome of protests
University of Texas student Mustafa Yowell says Americans are paying attention to Palestinian rights like never before.
What would ICC arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu mean for Israel?
International Criminal Court could issue warrants for arrest of senior Israeli officials.