China consumer prices rise in February for first time in six months
The world's second-largest economy posted some of its lowest growth in decades last year.
Microsoft says it hasn’t been able to shake Russian state hackers
Microsoft’s latest disclosure comes three months after a new US Securities and Exchange Commission rule took effect that compels publicly traded companies to disclose breaches that could negatively impact their business.
Tata Sons mulls ways to avoid IPO
If it comes up with IPO, it will be one of the biggest in capital market history, say analysts
No diesel, petrol price cut until crude stabilises
The minister cited volatile nature of the international oil market and ongoing under-recoveries by the oil marketing companies.
Israeli strike on Lebanese house kills family of four, including pregnant mother
The strike demolished the house, wounding at least nine others who lived nearby,
On eve of Ramadan, Jerusalem’s Old City offers little festivity as Gaza war rages
“This will be the black Ramadan,” Abu Mousam Haddad said in front of his coffee stand near Damascus Gate, one of the Old City’s main entrances.
Kenyan activists are on a mission to end gender-based violence as attacks on women surge
Kenya’s Demographic and Health Survey of 2023 found that more than 11 million women — or 20% of the population — have experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner during their lives.
Canada will restore funding to UNRWA, the embattled UN agency in Gaza
Canada was one of 16 countries that temporarily halted future payments.
‘Artful dodger’ Asif Ali Zardari becomes Pakistan president for second time
In 2013, Zardari became the first Pakistani president to complete his full five-year term.
The UN Security Council urged Sudan’s warring parties to stop fighting during Ramadan
The 15-member council voted overwhelmingly in favor of the British-drafted resolution, with 14 countries in support and only Russia abstaining.
