Tunisia Roundup: Economic growth, World Bank pledges, rape allegations

China's Central Asia Oil and Gas Company boosts Afghanistan's oil output fourfold with new wells in Xinjiang

China's Central Asia Oil and Gas Company boosts Afghanistan's oil output fourfold with new wells in Xinjiang
U.S. lawmakers seek to block Chinese purchase of Iranian oil, citing funding for alleged terrorist operations

U.S. lawmakers seek to block Chinese purchase of Iranian oil, citing funding for alleged terrorist operations
Japan's economy contracts sharply, posing challenges for monetary policy

Japan's economy contracts sharply, posing challenges for monetary policy
Iran disputes GCC over ownership claims on the Arash/al-Dara gas field

Iran disputes GCC over ownership claims on the Arash/al-Dara gas field
Philippines Health Department confirms recovery of four "Walking Pneumonia" cases

Philippines Health Department confirms recovery of four "Walking Pneumonia" cases
World Bank expects Philippine inflation to fall within target, forecasts 5.8% GDP growth in 2024

World Bank expects Philippine inflation to fall within target, forecasts 5.8% GDP growth in 2024
Philippine Transportation Department seeks new development partners after withdrawing loan applications to China

Philippine Transportation Department seeks new development partners after withdrawing loan applications to China
Israel-Hamas roundup: Siege in Northern Gaza, Israeli soldiers, Israeli market, explosion, Hamas hostages
Israel-Hamas roundup: Siege in Northern Gaza, Israeli soldiers, Israeli market, explosion, Hamas hostages
India roundup: COP 28, Delhi Supreme Court, market, school
India roundup: COP 28, Delhi Supreme Court, market, school
OPEC+ announces 2 million barrels per day production cut to address falling oil prices

OPEC+ announces 2 million barrels per day production cut to address falling oil prices
The depth of Zimbabwe’s economic downturn

The depth of Zimbabwe’s economic downturn
Exploring Zimbabwe’s global record-breaking growth in agriculture

Exploring Zimbabwe’s global record-breaking growth in agriculture
Saudi Arabia's PIF Acquires 10% Stake in London Heathrow Airport

Saudi Arabia's PIF Acquires 10% Stake in London Heathrow Airport
Thailand faces challenges in achieving 8.2 million Chinese tourist target by 2024

Thailand faces challenges in achieving 8.2 million Chinese tourist target by 2024
Philippines Urged to Implement Tightened Macro Policies and Ramp Up Infrastructure Investment to Tackle High Inflation and Structural Challenges

Philippines Urged to Implement Tightened Macro Policies and Ramp Up Infrastructure Investment to Tackle High Inflation and Structural Challenges
Philippines sees 2024 inflation to decelerate within 2 to 4 percent

Philippines sees 2024 inflation to decelerate within 2 to 4 percent
Philippine President Bongbong Marcos implements a six-year strategy for population control

Philippine President Bongbong Marcos implements a six-year strategy for population control
Seychelles approves new anti-dumping legislation to protect infant industries

Seychelles approves new anti-dumping legislation to protect infant industries
Kenya Roundup: State of the Nation address, floods, exam scandal

Kenya Roundup: State of the Nation address, floods, exam scandal
Libya Roundup: Humanitarian aid, investment, crashes

Libya Roundup: Humanitarian aid, investment, crashes
Philippines receives offers from Japan, South Korea, India to fund railway projects

Philippines receives offers from Japan, South Korea, India to fund railway projects
China provided $1.34 trillion in loans between 2000 and 2021, focus shift from Belt and Road to emergency financing

China provided $1.34 trillion in loans between 2000 and 2021, focus shift from Belt and Road to emergency financing
China’s He Lifeng appointed to a significant role in the Central Financial Commission

China’s He Lifeng appointed to a significant role in the Central Financial Commission
Private credit lenders identify opportunities within the Australian real estate market as traditional banks exhibit caution

Private credit lenders identify opportunities within the Australian real estate market as traditional banks exhibit caution
Global financial leaders to encounter challenging queries at HK summit

Global financial leaders to encounter challenging queries at HK summit
Nigerians fume over govt's plan to buy over $6m presidential yacht

Nigerians fume over govt's plan to buy over $6m presidential yacht
Turkey to strengthen its legislation regarding crypto assets

Turkey to strengthen its legislation regarding crypto assets
Japan’s Nippon Steel raises its annual outlook due to enhanced first-half margins

Japan’s Nippon Steel raises its annual outlook due to enhanced first-half margins
China initiates nationwide population surveys in response to a decreasing birth rate

China initiates nationwide population surveys in response to a decreasing birth rate
New home prices in China increased for the second consecutive month in October: Survey

New home prices in China increased for the second consecutive month in October: Survey
More and more Filipinos accept part-time work, market research shows

More and more Filipinos accept part-time work, market research shows
Central Bank: PH’s inflation rate in October from 5.1-5.9 percent range

Central Bank: PH’s inflation rate in October from 5.1-5.9 percent range
Approximately half of Filipinos perceive themselves as poor: PH survey

Approximately half of Filipinos perceive themselves as poor: PH survey
Sri Lankan cabinet gives green light to up VAT rate to 18%

Sri Lankan cabinet gives green light to up VAT rate to 18%
State-backed semiconductor fund in China pushed $2 billion investment in a memory chip company

State-backed semiconductor fund in China pushed $2 billion investment in a memory chip company
SoKor President Yoon sees economic growth in 2024, beyond potential rate

SoKor President Yoon sees economic growth in 2024, beyond potential rate
South Korea stock market regulatory authority plans to initiate a strong crackdown on naked short-selling

South Korea stock market regulatory authority plans to initiate a strong crackdown on naked short-selling
Vietnam aspires first semiconductor facility; U.S. warns of associated high expenses

Vietnam aspires first semiconductor facility; U.S. warns of associated high expenses
The knowledge gap: UK's understanding of economy, rights, and benefits

The knowledge gap: UK's understanding of economy, rights, and benefits
Global income inequality: Africa a key player

Global income inequality: Africa a key player
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil
‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government

‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government
‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations

‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations
‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day

‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day
‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return

‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return
Serbia election 2026: Student-led opposition secures parliamentary majority, defeats Vučić’s coalition

Serbia election 2026: Student-led opposition secures parliamentary majority, defeats Vučić’s coalition
Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power

Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power
Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency

Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency
Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term

Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term
China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties

China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties
Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?

Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?
‘Welcome home’ - Thousands cheer Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela

‘Welcome home’ - Thousands cheer Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela
‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election

‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election
China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion

China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion