DUBAI: Iran is facing a double financial meltdown, with soaring inflation and an economy expected to shrink by 6 percent in 2019, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. In addition, the IMF’s projection
moreDUBAI: Iran is facing a double financial meltdown, with soaring inflation and an economy expected to shrink by 6 percent in 2019, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. In addition, the IMF’s projection
moreThe European Union has extended a ban on selling arms to Myanmar and prolonged sanctions against high-ranking officials over their role in the Rohingya crisis. The measures, which include an embargo on weapons and
moreChina has agreed to provide assistance to Cambodia if the European Union implements trade sanctions against the Southeast Asian nation over human rights violations and rule of law issues, according to Cambodia's prime minister.
moreTokyo (CNN)Japan's 85-year-old monarch was born the son of a deity, but he's retiring as the people's Emperor. On Tuesday, Emperor Akihito will abdicate the Chrysanthemum Throne -- the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in
more(CNN)United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reminded China that its treatment of Uyghurs is still under close watch. Human rights must be respected even when fighting terrorism, he told Chinese authorities during a visit
moreKHARTOUM: Sudanese protesters Sunday welcomed a breakthrough in talks with army rulers who agreed to form a joint civilian-military council, paving the way for a civilian administration as demanded by demonstrators.Saturday’s agreement would replace
moreKHARTOUM: Sudanese protesters Sunday welcomed a breakthrough in talks with army rulers who agreed to form a joint civilian-military council, paving the way for a civilian administration as demanded by demonstrators.Saturday’s agreement would replace
moreJapan's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign on Tuesday when he abdicates to his son Crown Prince Naruhito. He's the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years. The last abdication by a
moreSpain’s centre-left Socialist Worker’s Party (PSOE) has won 123 seats in Spain's general election. The results offer Pedro Sanchez, its leader, a chance to form a government with left-wing Unidas Podemos (UP) and regional
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