IMF Projects Gulf Economies Will Struggle to Recover from Ongoing Conflicts
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning regarding the recovery trajectory of energy-rich Gulf economies, indicating that a return to...
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Brazil Implements Historic Labour Reform, Ending Six-Day Workweek for Millions
BRASILIA: Brazil has officially enacted a landmark labour reform that abolishes the traditional six-day workweek, impacting approximately 30 million workers across the nation. This...
Colombia Officially Opens Embassy in Jerusalem, Backing Israeli Sovereignty
JERUSALEM: Colombia has officially inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem, marking a significant diplomatic shift as it joins a select group of nations, including the...
Global Deforestation Slows in 2025, But Congo Basin Faces Challenges
PARIS: A new study reveals that global deforestation slowed in 2025, with seven million hectares of forest lost, a 15-percent decrease from the previous...
Ukraine Accuses US of Aiding Russia Amid Missile Strikes on Kyiv
KYIV: Ukraine has accused the United States of indirectly aiding Russia by failing to provide timely warnings of missile strikes and by imposing restrictions...
Two Ships Sink Near Hormuz Following Projectile Strikes Amid Rising Tensions
LONDON: A container ship and a dry bulk carrier sank near the Strait of Hormuz in separate incidents over the past 24 hours after...
Zelensky Meets Burnham in London to Strengthen European Alliances Amid War
LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street on Wednesday, aiming to reinforce European support for Ukraine...
Student Protesters Clash with Authorities in Albania Over University Conditions
TIRANA: Thousands of students in Albania are protesting against poor university conditions and limited job prospects, leading to violent clashes with authorities. The unrest...
EU Allocates $3.2 Billion to Ukraine for Drones and Missile Defense Systems
BRUSSELS: The European Union has announced a significant financial package of $3.2 billion to support Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid ongoing military aggression. This funding,...
Pakistani and Chinese Armies Launch Joint Training Exercise in Xinjiang
KORLA, XINJIANG: A joint training exercise between the Pakistani and Chinese armies, named ‘Karakoram 2026’, commenced on Wednesday in the Xinjiang province of China....