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Spain backs EU efforts to use frozen Russian assets, cuts gas imports from Russia
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Friday his government supported the efforts made by the European Commission to monetize underlying frozen Russian assets held in the […]
UK sees ‘no evidence’ Russia’s Putin is interested in a negotiated peace with Ukraine, MI6 chief says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – MI6 chief Richard Moore said on Friday that he sees “no evidence” that Russian President Vladimir Putin has any interest in a negotiated peace short of Ukrainian capitulation. […]
Iraq fails to win US approval to import Turkmen gas via Iran
DUBAI/BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s attempt to ease its chronic power shortage with gas from Turkmenistan routed through neighbouring Iran has failed under U.S. pressure, leaving Baghdad scrambling for alternatives to […]
South African minister meets USTR Greer for trade talks
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa’s Trade Minister Parks Tau met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for talks, Tau’s office said on Friday, as Africa’s biggest economy tries to agree a deal […]
New Thai cabinet could unveil policy plan by Sept 29, ruling party official says
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s new cabinet could deliver its policy statement to parliament as soon as Sept 29, Paradorn Prissananantakul, a senior official with the ruling Bhumjaithai party, said on […]
South Korea aims to resolve US visa issues before executing $350 billion investment
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Friday the government will work to address problems faced by Korean workers with U.S. visas before proceeding with a $350 […]
China set for bumper ‘golden week’ travel rush in boost for economy
Travel operators report an uptick in demand for the coming National Day holiday, which should lift China’s consumer spending Read full story Date: 19 September, 2025 3:01 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Feathers fly in dispute over Ambani zoo’s pursuit of rare parrot
NEW DELHI/BRASILIA (Reuters) -This is a story about a bird and a family. But this is no ordinary bird, and this is no ordinary family. Read full story Date: 19 […]
Fitch says Nepal’s political unrest risks economic outlook, credit metrics
(Reuters) -Recent social unrest in Nepal has heightened risks to the country’s economic and fiscal outlook and may pressure its credit metrics, rating firm Fitch said on Friday. Read full […]
Egypt says stolen pharaoh’s bracelet melted down, sold for $4,000
CAIRO: Egyptian police said on Thursday they arrested a museum employee and three alleged accomplices after a priceless ancient gold bracelet was stolen from Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, sold for about […]