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Latvia records first measles outbreak since 2018
RIGA, March 18 (Xinhua) — Latvia has recorded its first measles outbreak since 2018, Ilze Udre, a spokesperson for the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) noted Wednesday. Read […]
Costa Rica rejects legitimacy of Cuban government, orders embassy closure
SAN JOSE, March 18 (Reuters) – Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves said on Wednesday his administration did not recognize Cuba’s government as legitimate and would close the Cuban embassy in […]
UAE economy to grow 5.6 pct in 2026, outpacing regional average: central bank
ABU DHABI, March 18 (Xinhua) — The economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is projected to grow by 5.6 percent in 2026, maintaining the robust pace of the previous […]
US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault
March 18 (Reuters) – Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez and fought alongside him for decades to expand labor rights in […]
Urgent: U.S. Fed keeps interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 pct
NEW YORK, March 18 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to maintain its target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 percent, in line with […]
Iceland could become EU member in 2028, minister says
BRUSSELS, March 18 (Reuters) – Iceland’s Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir told Reuters on Wednesday she is optimistic her country could join the European Union as early as 2028, adding […]
Flash: U.S. Fed keeps interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 pct
Flash: U.S. Fed keeps interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 pct Read full story Date: 19 March, 2026 3:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Venezuela acting president replaces long-time defense minister
March 18 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday that General Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez will replace General Vladimir Padrino as defense minister, a position Padrino has held […]
Ghana cuts policy rate to 14 pct amid geopolitical tensions
ACCRA, March 18 (Xinhua) — Ghana’s central bank on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 150 basis points to 14 percent amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Read full story Date: […]
Zimbabwe announces 2nd fuel price hike amid Middle East conflict
HARARE, March 18 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwe on Wednesday announced the second increase in petrol and diesel prices in recent weeks as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to […]