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IMF improves Russia’s 2024 GDP growth forecast
The IMF now sees the Russian economy expanding much more rapidly this year than previously expected
China overtakes Japan as world’s biggest vehicle exporter
China's global dominance in electric cars helped it overtake Japan as the world's biggest vehicle exporter last year, official data confirmed Wednesday.
Taiwan warns against China flight path change
Taiwan condemned on Wednesday China's decision to adjust an aviation route that runs through the Taiwan Strait, warning the change could impact stability
South Korea president warns North Korea will meddle in election
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday that the North's "irrational" regime was likely to carry out multiple provocations, including
World leaders given treaty jolt on Covid anniversary
Wavering world leaders were told Tuesday to speed up efforts to agree a global treaty on avoiding a new pandemic catastrophe -- four years to the day
US F-16 fighter jet crashes off South Korea, pilot rescued
An American F-16 fighter jet experienced an "in-flight emergency" over the West Sea off South Korea and crashed early Wednesday, the US military said,
China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links -- and Kabul is happy for the
H&M shares plunge 9% after CEO steps down
Shares in fashion retailer H&M plunged by nine percent Wednesday as chief executive Helena Helmersson announced her resignation after four years at
UN chief must resign – Israeli foreign minister
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres must answer for the actions of UNRWA workers, whom Israel accuses of aiding Hamas, Israel’s FM says
Yemen’s Houthis fire missiles at US warship: rebel statement
Yemen's Huthi rebels fired "several" missiles at a US warship in the Red Sea, they said on Wednesday, hours after the US military reported shooting down a
New long-range US bombs headed for Ukraine – media
The US military is planning to its first shipment of a new longer-range munition recently developed by Boeing, Reuters and Politico reported
Ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan sentenced to new jail term
Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being accused of illegally selling gifts in state possession
Germany sees sharp rise in fake euros
Germany saw a surge in counterfeit euros in circulation last year, according to the Bundesbank
IMF slashes Argentina’s growth forecast over Milei’s ‘shock therapy’
The economy in Argentina, Latin America’s third-biggest, is now expected to contract for a second year in a row, latest IMF update says
Christian Veteran Who Beheaded Satanic Altar in Iowa Capital Charged with Hate Crime
Christian veteran Michael Cassidy, who beheaded a satanic altar in the Iowa capital over the holidays, has been charged with a hate crime.
Conservative Republican Mayra Flores Raising Big Money to Win Back Texas Congressional Seat
Mayra Flores, the conservative Republican Latina from Texas, made history two years ago by flipping a seat in Texas that had not gone to a Republican in 100 years.