Tag: Republics
China Lunar New Year spending tops pre-Covid level
The figures mark some rare good news for the world’s second-largest economy.
What China's economic problems mean for the world
Problems faced by the world’s second-largest economy include a property market crisis and slow growth.
Algeria sends official to Niger for talks after coup
Turkish central bank unleashes big interest rate hike in another sign of an economic shift ANKARA: Turkiye’s central bank raised its key interest rate by an…
Travis King: North Korea says US soldier fled because of racism in army
Travis King, 23, dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on a guided tour.
Niger: Niger’s military coup supporters rally to denounce France, allies
NIAMEY: Hundreds of people rallied in support of Niger‘s ruling junta in the capital on Thursday, denouncing France and others who have criticised a recent…
Market Research: More than 10 Russian drones downed over Kyiv: Ukrainian officials
KYIV, Ukraine: More than 10 Russian drones were downed during an overnight attack on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said early on Wednesday. “Groups of drones entered…
Hundreds of Israeli reservists vow to refuse service if judicial overhaul passes
JERUSALEM: Hundreds of Israeli reservists marched in Tel Aviv on Wednesday threatening to refuse their volunteer service if the government presses ahead with its controversial…
Images Show Construction at a Belarus Military Base. Is It Wagner’s New Home?
Satellite imagery shows that Belarus is rapidly building what appear to be temporary structures at a deserted military base, revealing a possible location for Wagner…
Ukraine: Ukraine downs Russian drones but some get through due to gaps in air protection
KYIV: Ukrainian air defences downed 32 of 35 Shahed exploding drones launched by Russia early Tuesday, most of them in the Kyiv region, officials said,…
Ukraine: Death toll from flooding after dam breach rises to 16 in Ukraine
The death toll from flooding following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam has risen to 16 in Ukraine, Kyiv officials said, while Russian officials said…