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November 18, 2024 8:04 PM

G20 summit begins in Rio as Trump’s return unsettles global order

Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies began arriving on Monday at Rio de Janeiro's Modern Art Museum for their annual summit, bracing for a shift in the global order with the return to power of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. President Luiz ...

November 18, 2024 6:42 PM

Kremlin says Biden administration is escalating Ukraine war

The Kremlin said on Monday that any U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to fire American missiles deep into Russia would mean it was directly involved in the conflict, which it accused President Joe Biden's administration of escalating. Russia has b...

November 18, 2024 6:33 PM

Dubai hosts third Global Freight Summit, Drawing over 5,000 industry leaders

The Global Freight Summit 2024 commenced in Dubai on November 18, marking its third edition since its inception in 2022. The three-day event, hosted by DP World, has attracted more than 5,000 industry leaders from 155 countries, representing diverse ...

November 18, 2024 5:47 PM

Nigeria’s national award to PM Modi recognition of his leadership in strengthening links with Global South: Jaishankar

Nigeria has conferred its prestigious national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognizing his leadership in fostering partnerships with the Global South and strengthening India-Nigeria relations...

November 18, 2024 5:41 PM

Gold prices dip 9% from peak, experts suggest support at current level

Gold prices showed a modest recovery on Monday, breaking a six-day losing streak. However, both international and domestic gold prices remain around 9% below their recent peaks, driven by global economic conditions and market sentiment. Internationa...

November 18, 2024 4:19 PM

At least eight killed as super typhoon struck Philippines

At least eight people were killed as super typhoon Man-Yi hit the Philippine archipelago over the weekend, unleashing fierce winds and strong rains that triggered landslides and storm surges, authorities said. Man-Yi, the sixth storm to hit the coun...

November 18, 2024 2:02 PM

Sri Lanka president keeps finance minister role, reappoints Amarasuriya as prime minister

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake retained the key finance minister portfolio and reappointed Harini Amarasuriya as prime minister on Monday as the Indian Ocean island nation targets stronger recovery from a draining financial crisis. ...

November 18, 2024 12:46 PM

G20 talks in Rio reach breakthrough on climate finance, sources say

Diplomatic tensions over global warming spilled over into the G20 summit negotiations in Brazil this week, with sources saying the 20 major economies reached a fragile consensus on climate finance that had eluded U.N. talks in Azerbaijan. Heads of s...

November 18, 2024 11:12 AM

Trump’s cabinet: who’s been picked, who’s in the running?

President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory. Here are the early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelli...

November 18, 2024 12:31 PM

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia

President Joe Biden's administration has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia, two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the decision said on Sunday, in a significant reversal of Washington's policy in the Ukraine-R...

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