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A sudden storm in southwestern China has led to the deaths of nine people after four boats capsized on the Wu River in Guizhou province, according to reports from Chinese state media on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its latest Cereal Supply and Demand Brief on Friday, forecasting a record global rice output for the 2024/25 season. According to the FAO, rice production is expected to grow
The United States and Ukraine have finalized a landmark agreement granting Washington preferential access to Kyiv’s natural resources in exchange for establishing a joint reconstruction investment fund. The deal, announced Wednesday, concludes months of challenging negotiations and marks a significant
The U.S. stock market has experienced significant volatility during the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term, recording one of the weakest openings to a presidency in modern history. Since his inauguration in January 2025, the S&P 500 has
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported a net profit of US$85.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, representing a 26.5% increase from the US$67.8 million recorded during the same period in 2024. The company also noted a significant rise in
Consumer confidence in the United States declined for the fifth consecutive month in April, dropping to its lowest level since May 2020. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell by 7.9 points to 86, reflecting mounting concerns
Germany has formally requested an exemption from European Union borrowing limits to substantially increase its defence spending, citing the need to address rising military threats from Russia. According to reports by Euractiv, the request was made through a letter sent
Emirates and flydubai have jointly carried over five million passengers in 2024, marking a significant 36 percent increase compared to the previous year. The achievement highlights the success of their strategic partnership, which has been in operation since 2017, and
The European Parliament has taken a decisive step toward reinforcing the European Union’s defence capabilities by endorsing a draft law aimed at enhancing the bloc’s defence industry. On Thursday, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved measures that would strengthen
More than 3,700 people have lost their lives and nearly 5,100 have been injured following two powerful earthquakes that struck Myanmar, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, 114 individuals remain missing, and tens of thousands have been