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Major Rio police raid leaves 60 suspects dead

Around 2,500 police officers and soldiers launched a large-scale raid against drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 suspects and the arrest of 81 others, officials said.

S Alam Group hits back

This week, the S Alam Group has hit back against a year-long smear campaign that sought to undermine the Group’s commitment to Bangladesh’s economic growth. The Group has filed a request for arbitration with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

53.5% of EU services exports by large enterprises

In 2023, the EU exported services to countries outside the EU worth €1,440 billion. The majority (53.5%) of these exports were carried out by large enterprises with 250 or more employees. Small enterprises (up to 49 employees) accounted for 14.2% of exports and medium-sized

Learn about statistics, understand the world around you

Societies today are faced with misinformation and disinformation, declining trust in media and the groundbreaking impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on everyday life. Official statistics and statistical literacy are essential for navigating the world around us. To help you

Italy unmatched in pasta production and exports

In 2024, EU countries produced 6.0 million tonnes of pasta, worth €9.1 billion. Compared with 2023, the value of pasta production increased by 3%, while the volume produced fell by 5%. More than two-thirds (69%) of all pasta was produced in Italy, amounting to 4.1 million

Awards celebrate Asian contribution to UK cuisine

Eating establishments that aim to raise the standard of British-Asian cuisine will soon be honoured in one of the UK’s premier award events. The awards aim to celebrate special stories as well as honour the dedication and commitment of those who have spread their love for Asian