Most victims aged 16–26 as dozens feared dead in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Several dozen people are feared dead and more than 100 injured after a devastating fire tore through a bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in...
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Saudi Tourism signs MoU with EaseMyTrip
The Saudi Tourism Authority and EaseMyTrip have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost inbound tourism to Saudi Arabia by leveraging EaseMyTrip's extensive travel network.
RBI allows settlement of trade transactions with Sri Lanka in INR
Looking at the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka and the difficulties faced by exporters in getting payments from the failing island nation. The Reserve bank of India on Thursday allowed settlement of trade transactions in Indian rupees outside the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) mechanism.
Russia to help new McDonald’s owner in Russia to set up
One of the words largest fast food chains McDonald's confirmed on Thursday that they will sell out all business to the current licensee in Russia. The company has said that it can operate under a new brand name.
Google Russia files for bankruptcy, after Russian authorities seize bank account
After authorities seized its bank account, Google's Russian unit plans to declare for bankruptcy, making it hard to pay employees and merchants.
Elon Musk warns “Political attacks will escalate dramatically” on him
Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, on Thursday said that political attacks on him will “escalate drastically” in coming months.
USA takes control over Afghanistan’s embassy in Washington DC
The United States on May 17 has taken control of Afghanistan's embassy in Washington and it's related missions.
Inflation in UK breaks 40-Year record
The annual inflation rate in the United Kingdom climbed to 9% in April from 7% a month earlier, hitting a 40-year high, the UK Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday.
Russia expels 34 french diplomats: Foreign Ministry
Russia expelled 34 French diplomats on Wednesday in revenge for France's expulsion of 41 Russians in April, following Moscow's offensive in Ukraine.
Mariupol defenders at Azovstal steel plant surrender to Russian army
Russia has claimed on Tuesday that several dozens of wounded soldiers have surrendered at Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol port city.
Sweden signs NATO request, Finland to follow
Sweden has signed a formal request stating the country will join the NATO agreement on Tuesday.
Black Lives Matter Foundation has $42 million in assets & invested $32 million in stocks: Reports
According to tax filings filed with the IRS, the foundation founded by organisers of the Black Lives Matter movement is still worth tens of millions of dollars after spending more than $37 million on grants, real estate, consultants, and other expenses.
EU to support Sweden, Finland application for NATO: Borrell
All EU member states will support Sweden and Finland in joining NATO, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday.
Taliban dissolves Human Rights Commission
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has dissolved the Human Rights Commission among the five major departments of the previous civilian government.
Pakistan and IMF to begin review talks in Doha
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will begin review talks in Doha from Wednesday for a week as a means to renew the effort to get a staff-level agreement for release of $1 billion tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
Finnish Parliament refers NATO proposal to Foreign Affairs panel
The debate on Finland's possible entry into NATO in the country's parliament lasted 14 hours, the legislature said in a statement.
Russia fire missiles at Ukraine’s military infrastructure in Lviv region
Russia has escalated the war by firing missiles on a military infrastructure of Ukraine in Lviv that is bordered with Poland.