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U.S. adjourns Sudan talks, says format 'not succeeding'

The United States on Wednesday adjourned Sudan talks because the format was "not succeeding" in the way it wanted, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs

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UK parliament backs report saying Boris Johnson misled over Partygate

The British parliament on Monday endorsed a report that concluded that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson deliberately lied over rule-breaking parties.Lawmakers in the

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China's LPR cuts help expand domestic demand, strengthen basic economic fundamentals

China on Tuesday cut its market-based benchmark lending rates. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) is now 3.55 percent, down from the previous reading of 3.65 percent, a

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2023 Special Olympics convene in Berlin

The 16th Special Summer Olympics kicked off in German capital Berlin on Saturday with more than 7,000 athletes from around 190 countries and regions competing in 26 spo

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98 die in India due to severe heat in 3 days

Ninety-eight people have died due to severe heat in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, India Today reported on Sunday.The report said 54 people died in Uttar

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Israel's export of military equipment hits record high of 12.55 billion U.S. dollars in 2022

The export of Israel's military equipment reached an all-time high of 12.55 billion U.S. dollars in 2022, Israel's Defense Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.Acc

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U.S. suspends asylum appointments in Texas border city after extortion reports

U.S. asylum appointments at a dangerous Texas-Mexico border crossing can no longer be scheduled via an online app following reports that migrants face extortion in Mexi

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China opposes U.S. suppression of Chinese companies in Iran-related sanctions

China urged the United States to cease the unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies and individuals, stated a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce on Mon

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Chinese premier urges efforts to optimize business environment

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged efforts to optimize the business environment, strengthen momentum and vitality for development, and make breakthroughs in the compreh

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Germany pledges billions to industrial firms to aid carbon-neutral transition

Germany is launching a program that will make tens of billions of euros available to firms facing substantial energy costs, in a bid to help the country's challenged in

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Russia open to dialogue with U.S. on arms control: Kremlin

Russia remains open to dialogue with the United States on arms control as it is "extremely important," but Moscow is waiting for specific proposals from Washington, Kre

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More Oath Keeper defendants sentenced for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

A federal judge sentenced two Oath Keeper defendants Thursday for their roles in disrupting the certification of the 2020 election on Jan. 6, 2021.Edward Vallejo was se

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Kenya's Q1 horticulture earnings flat on low demand

Kenya's earnings from horticulture remained flat in the first quarter of 2023 despite an increase in the volume of produce exported as low prices in the global market h

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U.S. default looms as debt agreement fails

U.S. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy failed to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling on Monday, U.S. media reported. Biden said their talks were "

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Greek conservatives win general elections, fall short of majority

Greek conservatives received a clear mandate from the Greek people to continue efforts to change the country with a strong government, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotaki

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India is ending its 2000 rupee note

India is phasing out its largest bill, the 2000 rupee note ($24). While the bill can still be used, the central bank is asking people to deposit or exchange the note by

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Chinese premier urges efforts to boost real economy, expand demand

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has urged efforts to boost