Global debt climbs to record high of $313T in 2023
ISTANBUL, February 25 ------ The amount of global debt climbed to a record high of USD313 trillion last year, according to a report by...
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Feb 25
US achieves first moon landing since last Apollo lunar mission
February 25 ------ A spacecraft built and flown by Texas-based company Intuitive Machines landed near the south pole of the moon on...
Feb 24
How life in Ukraine has been shattered by two years of war
LOZUVATKA, Ukraine, February 24 ------ Wives have become widows, parents long for captured sons, classrooms are empty and farmers...
Feb 24
Yen sinks as currency traders keep short and carry on
SINGAPORE, February 24 ------ The yen sagged to fresh lows on the euro, sterling and other crosses this week and headed for a fourth...
Feb 23
Japan takes Taiwan's helping hand on long road to chip revival
TOKYO, February 23 ------ Chipmaker TSMC (2330.TW), opens new tab formally opens its first Japanese plant, highlighting the Taiwanese...
Feb 23
Massive leak shows Chinese firm hacked foreign govts, activists - analysts
BEIJING, February 23 ------ A Chinese tech security firm was able to breach foreign governments, infiltrate social media accounts and...
Feb 23
Global trade rift widening as Ukraine war passes two-year mark
ISTANBUL, February 23 ------ The amount of global debt climbed to a record high of USD313 trillion last year, according to a report by...
Feb 23
Ukraine leader downplays loss of Avdiivka, seeks faster support
February 23 ------ President Volodymyr Zelensky downplayed Ukraine’s loss of the eastern town of Avdiivka to Russian forces and called...
Feb 22
Canada secures surrender of all offshore Pacific coast oil and gas permits
February 22 ------ Canada has secured the surrender of the last remaining permits for oil and gas development off its Pacific Coast, the...
Feb 22
Red Sea ballistic missile attacks trigger Asian interest in defenses
SINGAPORE, February 22 ------ The use of anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) in the Red Sea has spurred interest in Asia about the...
Feb 22
Brazil condemns 'paralysis' on Gaza, Ukraine at tense G20 meeting
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, February 22 ------ Brazil criticized the "paralysis" of the UN Security Council on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine...
Feb 22
EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia, ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
BRUSSELS, February 22 ------ European Union countries agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia to target individuals and...
Feb 21
Japan's exports grow more than expected but manufacturers' mood sours
TOKYO, February 21 ------ Japan's exports rose more than expected in January, driven by U.S.-bound shipments of cars and car parts and...
Feb 21
US Supreme Court wrestles with bid to challenge debit card 'swipe fee' rule
WASHINGTON, February 21 ------ U.S. Supreme Court justices grappled with a North Dakota convenience store's challenge to a government...
Feb 21
Ukraine seeking action to stop Russian use of Starlink, minister says
February 21 ------ Ukraine has asked Elon Musk's SpaceX Aerospace company to act to prevent Russia from using its Starlink terminals for...
Feb 21
Zelensky: Ukraine faces 'extremely difficult' frontline battles
Kyiv, Ukraine, February 21 ------ Ukrainian troops, reeling from losing a key town, now face "extremely difficult" conditions all along...
Feb 20
US proposes UN resolution supporting temporary ceasefire in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, February 20 ------ The United States has proposed a rival draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would...
Feb 20
Canada says China has role to play in keeping Red Sea safe
OTTAWA, February 20 ------ Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said China should play a role in keeping the Red Sea safe for commerce...
Feb 20
Japan vows long-term support for Ukraine
TOKYO, February 20 ------ Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged his country's long-term engagement in Ukraine's reconstruction,...
Feb 20
Ukrainian forces don’t have enough artillery to battle Russia
KYIV, Ukraine, February 20 ------ Dwindling ammunition threatens Ukraine’s hold on the 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line under...
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