Turkey’s central bank boosts credibility with interest rate hike
Bigger-than-expected interest rate hike boosts the credibility of Turkey's new central bank chief, say analysts.
Category Archives: News
Another new COVID strain found in Nigeria, says Africa CDC
News comes after UK and South Africa report new and more contagious variants of virus, leading to travel restrictions.
Bitcoin defies critics with another banner year
Bitcoin's 224 percent rally this year invites comparisons with previous boom and bust cycles.
Indian government again invites protesting farmers for talks
Agriculture ministry says committed to reaching a 'logical solution' and invites farmers to set date for further talks.
After months of negotiations, UK, EU secure Brexit trade deal
Historic announcement comes just one week before the UK exits the EU's single market.
Mexico, Chile begin COVID vaccine roll-outs
Costa Rica also set to launch mass immunisation campaign as Argentina receives first vaccines from Russia.
Surviving COVID: The UK corner shop that came to the rescue
In central England, a family-run small business is a lifeline to the local community during the pandemic.
Thousands of refugees without shelter after Bosnia camp burns
Dozens spend the night at a damaged metal container near the site of the fire, where a ghostly construction remained.
At least 20 migrants drown after boat sinks off Tunisia
Coastguard rescues five people, as Tunisian official says 45 people were on the boat when it capsized.
Singapore confirms first case of new COVID variant found in UK
The strain was found among 31 cases from Europe, who arrived in Singapore between November 17 and December 17.
In Pictures: The Brexit saga
A slim majority of Britons voted to leave the EU in a June, 2016 referendum. A lot has happened since.
‘Blood cheaper than water’: Outrage over Trump Blackwater pardons
Iraqis express anger after Trump pardoned four guards convicted in the 2007 Baghdad massacre that killed at least 14.
Israel says Pakistan not among states it may have ties with
Israeli minister says more countries lined up to normalise relations with Israel but ruled out Pakistan being one.
Anti-Myanmar hate speech flares in Thailand over spread of COVID
Latest outbreak in Bangkok was first detected at a seafood market, where many Myanmar migrants work.
China launches antitrust probe into technology giant Alibaba
Investigation is part of a push by Beijing to crack down on monopolistic behaviour among tech giants.
On cusp of Brexit trade deal, EU and UK hash out final details
Media reports say a trade deal is close after months of negotiations, with agreements on fishing and competition rules.
South Korea signs COVID vaccine deals as tougher curbs kick in
Starting on Thursday, gatherings of five or more individuals are banned nationwide with violators facing stiff fines.
Duterte pledged a COVID-free Christmas. Instead, cases soar
Millions of Filipinos hold on to their faith as they defy warnings that mass gatherings could drive up transmission.
Trump pardons ex-campaign chief Manafort, associate Roger Stone
Latest pardons cover 26 people including Jared Kushner's father, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 2004.
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai granted bail
Accused of 'foreign collusion', judge says Lai can return home providing he complies with a series of strict conditions.