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US, UK, France, Germany tell citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

US, UK, France, Germany tell citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

An increasing number of countries this week have urged citizens to leave Lebanon.

October 20, 2023, 1:08 pm, BST

UK wages exceed inflation as pay growth catches up

UK average pay has managed to exceed inflation, rising to an annualised rate of 7.8% between June and August.

October 17, 2023, 10:32 pm, BST

Israel prepares for war and forms emergency government as crisis unfolds

Israel has set up an emergency government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu working alongside Benny Gantz as the crisis unfolds…

October 11, 2023, 11:39 pm, BST

Bank of Japan’s Surprise Policy Shift Sends Ripples Through Global Markets

The recent announcement from the Bank of Japan regarding "greater flexibility" in its monetary policy has sent shockwaves through global…

July 29, 2023, 12:57 pm, BST

China conducts ‘encirclement’ military drills around Taiwan

China has launched military drills around Taiwan as it seeks to assert its ability to project power in the region.

April 8, 2023, 2:28 pm, BST

Global economy in 2023: Challenges and Opportunities

The global economy is dealing with a variety of difficulties and opportunities as we look ahead to 2023.

December 28, 2022, 6:09 pm, GMT

Israeli and Palestinian activists join US and EU diplomats for peacebuilding conference in Jerusalem

ALLMEP's 2022 Peacebuilders Conference brought together the region's largest and fastest-growing network of civil society peacebuilders, diplomats, and partners for…

June 1, 2022, 5:15 pm, BST

India to introduce Digital Rupee to bolster economy using blockchain technologies

India has announced it will introduce a central bank digital currency that will be set up in 75 districts and…

February 1, 2022, 12:29 pm, GMT

1.5 million homes damaged or destroyed in the Philippines following Super Typhoon Rai

Following last month’s devastating Super Typhoon Rai, a new study has revealed that 1.5 million houses have been damaged or…

January 26, 2022, 12:29 pm, GMT

U.S. and the UAE announce Agriculture Innovation Mission at COP26

With 31 countries and over 48 non-government partners, the United States and the United Arab Emirates officially inaugurated the Agriculture…

November 2, 2021, 7:33 pm, GMT