Gita Gopinath

More than 60 dead in latest Syria clashes: War monitor

Clashes between Syrian regime forces and armed groups in the country’s last major opposition bastion have killed more than 60 on both sides in the past 24 hours despite...

Malaysian ex-PM takes Islamic oath denying murder claim

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak made a religious oath in a mosque on Friday denying a new accusation that he ordered the killing of a Mongolian woman 13...

Philippine raid nabs 342 illegal Chinese gaming workers

Philippine authorities said on Friday they arrested 342 Chinese workers in a raid on an unlicensed gambling operation, part of a crackdown on illegal migration and an illicit gaming...

Ethiopia launches first satellite into space

Ethiopia launched its first satellite into space on Friday, as more sub-Saharan African nations strive to develop space programs to advance their development goals and encourage scientific innovation. Before...

AD CP, Egypt’s President discuss UAE-Egypt relations

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al...

Japan cabinet approves record $939 billion budget

Japan’s government has approved a record budget spending worth $939 billion for the coming fiscal year, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday, as it tries to balance the...

China’s Xi says patriotism key for Macau’s success

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday Macau’s patriotism was the most important reason for the success of its “one country, two systems” formula of governance, in remarks appearing...

Australian leader curtails holiday as firefighters killed in huge blazes

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued a rare public apology as he cut short a Hawaiian vacation on Friday after two volunteer firefighters were killed battling blazes that are...

France’s Macron to mark Xmas with troops on Africa visit

In keeping with tradition, President Emmanuel Macron on Friday will celebrate Christmas with French soldiers posted abroad, travelling this year to Ivory Coast as Paris seeks to strengthen regional...