Politics
ECB To Hold Rates Again, Awaiting Clearer Signs On Inflation
The European Central Bank is expected to freeze interest rates again this week, with officials wary of starting to cut before they see more evidence that recent falls in...
Singapore Says Taylor Swift Gig Grant Not As High As Speculated
Singapore said Monday its grant to Taylor Swift for her concerts in the city was nowhere near as high as speculated, following media reports that the superstar was offered...
Nigerian House Committee Summons Binance CEO Over Alleged ‘Suspicious Flows’ On Exchange
KEY POINTSThe committee's chair said in the summons announcement that 'the era of exploitation is over'Committee chair Onwusibe reportedly warned of taking measures against Binance if it fails to...
Asian Stocks Rise On US Gains Ahead Of Key China Policy Meeting
Asian markets mostly rose Monday following US gains and ahead of a Chinese legislative session where Beijing's annual growth target and other key policies will be announced.Soon after the...
AI Bot ‘Jennifer’ Calling California Voters For Congress Hopeful
Jennifer spent her weekend calling California voters, urging them to cast their ballot in Tuesday's primary election for Democrat Peter Dixon.But unlike her human counterparts, Jennifer is a creation...
Philippines Foreign Minister Urges China: ‘Stop Harassing Us’
Philippine foreign minister Enrique Manalo told AFP on Monday that his country wants to solve maritime disputes with China peacefully -- but delivered a simple message to Beijing: "stop...
Haiti Gang Attack Triggers Massive Jailbreak, At Least A Dozen Dead
At least a dozen people died as gang members attacked the main prison in Haiti's capital, triggering a breakout by several thousand inmates, an AFP reporter and an NGO...
Swiss Police Step Up Security After Stabbing Of Orthodox Jew
Swiss police stepped up security Sunday and protesters marched in Zurich after an Orthodox Jewish man was stabbed in a possible anti-Semitic attack by a teenager.Demonstrators marched from the...
