‘No consignments’ to the US as tariffs hit India’s carpet industry
‘No consignments’ to the US as tariffs hit India’s carpet industry US tariffs have rocked India’s carpet industry as orders have nearly stalled. US orders for carpets have dropped since…
Philippines ‘strongly protests’ China nature preserve in South China Sea
Philippines ‘strongly protests’ China nature preserve in South China Sea Beijing’s plans to build a nature preserve at the disputed Scarborough Shoal have drawn ire from the Philippines. Filipino fishermen…
Music festival in Belgium cancels concert over Israeli conductor
Music festival in Belgium cancels concert over Israeli conductor Flanders Festival Ghent says it made decision over lack of ‘clarity’ about incoming conductor Lahav Shani’s views. Lahav Shani, the incoming…
UK fires ambassador to US Peter Mandelson over links to Epstein
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, UK fires ambassador to US Peter Mandelson over links to Epstein Veteran Labour politician under scrutiny over relationship with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. UK…
Millions lose power as Cuba hit by fifth blackout in less than a year
Millions lose power as Cuba hit by fifth blackout in less than a year The island of 10 million’s worsening energy and economic crisis has led to a series of…
When and where Charlie Kirk was shot: A visual timeline
EXPLAINER When and where Charlie Kirk was shot: A visual timeline Charlie Kirk, 31, a well-known conservative activist in the US and staunch ally of President Donald Trump, has been…
Why does Nepal’s crisis matter to South Asia – and the world?
EXPLAINER Why does Nepal’s crisis matter to South Asia – and the world? China, India and Pakistan will all be watching the events in Nepal closely, say experts. That’s because…
Thousands flee Gaza City bombardment as calls for evacuation intensify
In Pictures Thousands flee Gaza City bombardment as calls for evacuation intensify More than 200,000 Palestinians displaced from Gaza City amid escalating air strikes and humanitarian crises in besieged areas.…
South Korean workers arrested in US raid being released, Seoul says
South Korean workers arrested in US raid being released, Seoul says President Lee Jae-myung warns raids could see South Korean companies ‘hesitate’ to make bigger investments in the US. A…
Venezuela sacks coach Batista after FIFA World Cup qualifying failure
Venezuela sacks coach Batista after FIFA World Cup qualifying failure Venezuela were beaten 6-3 by Colombia on Tuesday ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fernando…