The demise of banking giant Credit Suisse sent shockwaves through financial markets and appears to have dealt a blow to Switzerland's reputation for stability.
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[The Point] Oakwood Green Africa Limited (Oakwood Green) in collaboration with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and The Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GiEPA) is pleased to announce the Second Edition of the Gambia Trade Roadshow to be held from 4th
More than 16,000 children are believed to have been transferred to Russia or Russian-controlled territory from Ukraine since fighting began.
Avian flu has decimated the marine creatures on the country’s Pacific coastline and scientists fear it could be jumping from mammal to mammal At first, it appears to be dead. Its head lies in the sand, and a small tide pool has formed around it. Its shoulder blades jut out and
The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday it is assessing Sri Lanka’s governance in the first case of an Asian country facing scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program.
Britain's London police are institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic, said a major review released on Tuesday.
The talent behind FX and BBC series “Great Expectations,” “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ literary masterpiece, has spoken about it ahead of its premiere. “Great Expectations” is the coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a
[IPS] Rome / London -- On March 4 2023, the 193 members of the United Nations reached a major milestone. They agreed on a treaty to manage and protect the high seas- the marine areas that lie outside the 200 mile Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) of coastal states. The high seas
As Ramadan fast approaches, giving back to the community becomes an integral part of observing the Islamic tradition.Charity is an integral part of Islam and is seen as a way to strengthen one’s faith during this time of spiritual reflection and devotion.For all the latest
[IPS] United Nations -- Come April 1, a post-Ukraine Russia, will preside over the UN Security Council in a month-long presidency on the basis of alphabetical rotation.
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — African countries saddled with debt and ravaged by losses and damages from extreme weather events like cyclones, drought and extreme temperatures have agreed to consider swapping debt to invest in climate action in a meeting of finance ministers in the Ethiopian capital.
Leading South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in, star of “Burning,” “The Throne” and Netflix series “Hellbound,” must report to the police on Friday in connection with the alleged use of a variety of drugs. Allegations of Yoo’s drug use emerged a month ago and he has previously spoken
Saudi Arabia has released a US citizen imprisoned over 'mildly' critical tweets of the Kingdom and its rulers.
Yes Studios, the Israeli producer and distributor behind “Fauda” and “Shtisel,” has boarded “Unsilenced,” a six-part series about sexual violence which is inspired by Odelia Carmon’s novel “The Confidante.” The multi-layered series stars Yaakov Zada Daniel (“Fauda”), Avraham
Since its establishment 90 years ago, the farm bill’s primary focuses have been to secure an adequate supply of domestic food, keep food prices fair for farmers and consumers, and promote conservation practices on our nation’s farmlands. Created in response to the Great
Five years ago, Congress used the farm bill to legalize hemp production, creating a booming industry but leaving gaping legal loopholes around interstate commerce and derivative cannabis products. Now, advocates in the cannabis industry and lawmakers are hoping to make things
President Biden on Tuesday will designate two new national monuments at Nevada’s Avi Kwa Ame and Texas’s Castner Range and will also take a step toward the designation of a national marine sanctuary. The Avi Kwa Ame monument in Southern Nevada will include the peak also known
There are few places on Earth as isolated as Trindade island, a volcanic outcrop a three- to four-day boat trip off the coast of Brazil.
Prime Miniser Kishida is Japan’s first postwar leader to enter a war zone.
No one really knows how much snow fell on the infamous Donner Party when the pioneers were trapped atop the Sierra Nevada for months and dozens died near Lake Tahoe in the winter of 1846-47.
More than 200 children died from tainted cough syrup - now a court will let parents seek compensation.
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House conservatives are pushing a plan to guarantee payments to U.S. debt holders — including some foreign nations — while freezing out nearly every domestic obligation.
If the thing of the moment is the answer to every single question, you might be in a bubble. If, regardless of the problem, the answer is crypto, homeopathy, or the internet, or perhaps GPT, essential oils or decarbonization, it’s possible we’re taking an easy way out. A new
A court in Punjab questioned the government's efforts to find Amritpal Singh who went missing on Saturday.
Louise Casey's report recommended that many specialized units be revetted or disbanded and said that if progress in reforms wasn't made, options should include breaking up the Met.
The devastating consequences of the invasion still haunt almost all Iraqis, regardless of their ethnicity, religion or political alignment.
Ukraine will need even more ammunition in future and the EU should already start drawing up its 11th round of Russia sanctions, hawkish EU countries have said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held an informal meeting Monday in Moscow. The Chinese leader is on a state visit.
Analysis of wild mammals infected with H5N1 bird flu in the US found that many had brain infections and neurological symptoms, including lack of fear of people
Extreme weather conditions have become a topic of grave concern. Are floods, earthquakes, tornadoes and catastrophic storms the new normal? Just for a moment, let’s travel to a place where extreme weather has always been the norm: Lake Maracaibo in northwestern Venezuela.
Baroness Casey’s review found that the department hasn’t treated violence against women and girls as seriously as other forms of violence.
Smotrich had already faced international rebuke in early March after calling for a Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank to be "wiped out", amid spiralling violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Smotrich had already faced international rebuke in early March after calling for a Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank to be "wiped out", amid spiralling violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The NYC police department bumps up security measures as Donald Trump has urged his supporters to rally over possible indictment.