- March 17th, 2025
Biden's Farewell, Xi's Spotlight, and Lula's Global South Agenda World leaders from the Group of Twenty (G20) gathered on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a summit that aims to tackle pressing global challenges such as poverty, climate financing,...
As the world's most influential leaders converge on Rio de Janeiro for the two-day G20 summit starting Monday, the vibrant seaside city has transformed into a fortified zone. With representatives from the globe's major economies, including U.S. President Joe Biden...
The founder of one of Asia’s largest oil trading firms, Lim Oon Kuin, better known as O.K. Lim, is set to be sentenced today in what has been described as one of Singapore's most severe fraud cases. Lim, the former...
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized his intent to "further enhance" relations with Brazil upon his arrival for a state visit and the 19th G20 Summit, according to Chinese state media. The visit, which will extend until Thursday, reflects China's growing...
American communications, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday his selection of Republican Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Trump hailed Carr as a "warrior for Free Speech," signaling an aggressive agenda aimed at dismantling perceived...
Australia’s parliament on Monday censured independent senator Lidia Thorpe after she publicly heckled King Charles III during his October visit to Canberra, reigniting a fierce debate about the monarchy’s role in modern Australia and the colonial legacy of European settlement....
Business leaders in Nagoya on Monday, Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda painted a cautiously optimistic picture of Japan's economic trajectory. Highlighting progress towards achieving sustained inflation bolstered by wage growth, Ueda suggested that conditions for raising interest rates...
Chinese e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba Group is embarking on an ambitious plan to raise $5 billion through a multi-tranche bond offering, according to sources privy to the matter. The fundraising initiative includes both U.S. dollar-denominated bonds and offshore Chinese yuan bonds,...
Alan Jones, an influential figure in Australian media and sports, was arrested on Monday morning at his luxury Sydney Harbour apartment following allegations of "sexual touching offences" spanning nearly two decades, from 2001 to 2019. The arrest, carried out by...
In a stark warning to Australia’s mining sector, BHP Group’s Australia President Geraldine Slattery cautioned that the country must rethink its reliance on traditional export markets and prepare for a more competitive global landscape. Speaking at a conference in Brisbane...
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