German economy narrowly avoids recession
The German economy has surprised experts by growing slightly in the third quarter. The narrow escape was largely due to consumer spending.…
Gaza conflict: Israel ends hostilities with Islamic Jihad
Gaza's Islamic Jihad announced a cease-fire on Thursday. Shortly afterward, Israel announced an end to military operations in the region.…
Bolivia cuts ties with Venezuela, orders Cuban doctors to leave
Bolivia's interim leadership has ordered Cuban doctors to leave and cut ties with Venezuela's socialist government. It accused the two socialist allies of ousted President Evo Morales of stoking protests.…
Brexit overshadows parties’ economic vows ahead of UK election
Both Labour and the Conservatives have been promising plenty ahead of the UK general election in December, with the big focus on a massive borrowing binge. German industry thinks the Conservatives are…
Reps to Nigerian Army: Relocate barracks away from University of Maiduguri vicinity
The House of Representatives on Tuesday asked the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, to relocate the Giwa Barracks in Galtimari, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, 10km away from…
South Korea’s model daughter in law
Model daughter-in-law Emma Sumalpong's story highlights depopulation and demographic shifts in rural South Korea.…
India-Pakistan: First pilgrims make new border crossing to Sikh temple
The first Indian Sikh pilgrims have passed through the new Kartarpur border crossing between India and Pakistan. The secure visa-free corridor marks a rare moment of cooperation between the neighbors.…
EU establishes first permanent border security corps
The European Union has adopted regulations that establish its first permanent, standalone border security force. The move will increase the bloc's current security forces nearly tenfold.…
Australian bushfires turn deadly, destroy scores of homes
At least three people have been killed and over 150 houses have been destroyed in bushfires raging across eastern Australia. A record number of emergency warnings were issued this week.…
Romania: Iohannis tipped for runoff before second term as president
Exit polls in Romania show that incumbent President Klaus Iohannis will likely face a runoff with Social Democrat leader Viorica Dancila. The second round is scheduled for November 24.…