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Pakistan considers raising retirement age ahead of IMF visit

Pakistan is considering raising its retirement age to reduce burgeoning pension payments ahead of the annual budget and International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visit, the country's

Pakistan considers raising retirement age ahead of IMF visit
Economy|Political|World

EU clears $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon

The European Union cleared U.S.

EU clears $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon
Political|World

Putin attends Easter service led by head of Russia's Orthodox Church

President Vladimir Putin and scores of other Moscow worshippers attended an Easter service on Sunday, led by the head of Russia's Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, a staunch supporter of

Putin attends Easter service led by head of Russia's Orthodox Church
Business|Economy|World

EU probes into Chinese subsidies and imports

The European Union launched an investigation into flat-rolled iron or steel products plated or coated with tin from China in a latest effort to protect home-grown manufacturers.

EU probes into Chinese subsidies and imports
Business|Economy|World

Coca-Cola gears up for IPO of $8 billion African bottling arm, Bloomberg reports

Coca-Cola is gearing up for a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its African bottling business as soon as next year, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with

Coca-Cola gears up for IPO of $8 billion African bottling arm, Bloomberg reports
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China Evergrande to delay 2023 annual results; shares remain suspended

China Evergrande Group flagged a delay in publishing its annual results as its liquidators are taking time to "ascertain the current state of affairs" of the embattled property developer.

China Evergrande to delay 2023 annual results; shares remain suspended
Business|World

Union announces talks with Carlyle on majority stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems

Germany's IG Metall union on Tuesday said it had preliminary talks with Carlyle on the investment firm taking a majority stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and agreed

Union announces talks with Carlyle on majority stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems
World

G7 eyeing using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine loans, EU official says

Group of Seven members are discussing using nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets as collateral to provide loans to Ukraine, European Commission Executive Vice President

G7 eyeing using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine loans, EU official says
World

Exclusive-Russia tightens officials' travel rules due to fears over secrets, sources say

Russia is making overseas travel harder for some officials due to fears that foreign powers may try to gain access to state secrets during the worst crisis in relations with the

Exclusive-Russia tightens officials' travel rules due to fears over secrets, sources say
World

China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer

China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S.

China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer
World

Trump says 'We're behind Poland' as he meets President Duda

Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed Ukraine and the Middle East with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a meeting in New York on Wednesday at which the former

Trump says 'We're behind Poland' as he meets President Duda
World

IMF's Georgieva says Ukraine needs $42 billion in budgetary support this year

Ukraine needs $42 billion in budgetary support this year as it continues to fight against Russia's invasion, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, adding

IMF's Georgieva says Ukraine needs $42 billion in budgetary support this year
World

Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says

An editorial in a Chinese state-controlled newspaper on Thursday admonished "two-faced" Japan for inaccurately portraying it as a regional security threat while chasing more stable

Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says
World

UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership

The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday on a Palestinian request for full U.N. membership, said diplomats, a move that Israel's ally the United

UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership
World

German foreign minister: Middle East cannot slide into unpredictable situation

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said she made clear during talks in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others that the Middle East must not be allowed to

German foreign minister: Middle East cannot slide into unpredictable situation
World

EU warns Georgia that 'foreign agent' law will impact membership path

The European Union warned Georgia on Wednesday that the adoption of its 'foreign agent' law would negatively impact progress on the path to membership of the bloc.

EU warns Georgia that 'foreign agent' law will impact membership path
World

Putin not welcome at D-Day event due to Ukraine war, French organisers say

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings in June, the French organisers said, although some Russian representatives

Putin not welcome at D-Day event due to Ukraine war, French organisers say
World

British actor Hugh Grant settles privacy lawsuit against publisher of the Sun - court documents

British actor Hugh Grant has settled a lawsuit against the publisher of The Sun tabloid newspaper over claims journalists used private investigators to tap his phone and burgle his

British actor Hugh Grant settles privacy lawsuit against publisher of the Sun - court documents
World

Kremlin cagey on Iran missile warning, calls for restraint in Middle East

The Kremlin refused to confirm or deny on Wednesday if Moscow had been forewarned of Iran's strikes against Israel, but urged all sides in the Middle East to step back from conflict

Kremlin cagey on Iran missile warning, calls for restraint in Middle East
World

Dutch deliver three more F-16s for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania

The Netherlands on Wednesday will hand over another three F-16 fighter jets to a training facility in Romania, where Ukrainian pilots and ground staff are being taught how

Dutch deliver three more F-16s for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania
World

US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood

U.S.

US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood
World

Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed

Taiwan's homegrown submarine programme will remain on track, the defence minister said on Wednesday, after the head of the programme resigned due to what he said were unfair attacks

Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
World

China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations, Chinese defence minister says

China and the United States should explore ways for a pragmatic and cooperative relationship between their militaries, and "gradually accumulate mutual trust", the Chinese defence

China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations, Chinese defence minister says
World

No reports of drones or missiles launched from Iraq during Iran's attack on Israel, PM says

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Tuesday said Iraq has not received any reports or indications that missiles or drones were launched from Iraq during Iran's attack

No reports of drones or missiles launched from Iraq during Iran's attack on Israel, PM says
World

EU to begin work on expanding Iran sanctions, Borrell says

Some EU member states have asked for sanctions against Iran to be expanded in response to Tehran's attack on Israel and the bloc's diplomatic service will begin working on the

EU to begin work on expanding Iran sanctions, Borrell says

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