Hong kong: Hong Kong’s stock market ended lower Tuesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.54 percent to close at 25,235.41 points.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 1.79 percent to end at 8,757.93…
Brazil: Brazil’s government on Tuesday approved a new climate plan outlining the country’s roadmap to meet its Paris Agreement commitments and move toward carbon neutrality. Approved by the Interministerial Committee on Climate Change, the plan guides…
Moscow: A student was fatally stabbed by a minor, who also wounded a security guard, at an educational institution in the Moscow region early Tuesday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. The incident occurred at the Gorki-2 settlement in the wes…
Manila: The number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in 2024 has risen to an estimated 2.19 million, marking a 1.5 percent increase from the previous year’s total of 2.16 million, as per the data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)…
Barcelona: Copa del Rey holder FC Barcelona was forced to work hard before ensuring a place in the fourth round on Tuesday night with a 2-0 win away to third-tier outfit CD Guadalajara.
According to Namibia Press Agency, although coach Hansi Flick …
Zhengzhou: Cotton futures closed higher Tuesday in daytime trading on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE). The most active cotton contract for May 2026 delivery gained 10 yuan (about 1.42 U.S. dollars) to close at 13,945 yuan per tonne.
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Beijing: China will impose anti-dumping duties on imports of pork and pig by-products originating from the European Union (EU), effective from Wednesday, the Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday. The anti-dumping duties will range from 4.9 percent t…
Kuala lumpur: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled new ministerial appointments on Tuesday as part of a cabinet reshuffle. In a televised address, Anwar, who is also the finance minister, stated that the move aimed to make adjustments to be…
Wellington: New Zealand’s food and fiber exports are projected to hit a record 62 billion NZ dollars (about 35.89 billion U.S. dollars) by June 2026, driven by strong global demand for dairy, meat, fruit, and forestry products, a government report rev…
New york: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been named WTA Player of the Year for a second straight season. The Player Award winners are voted on by international media, with the Belarusian becoming only the third player in the past 15 years to win the …
Paris: France attacker Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati have been recognized with the prestigious FIFA Best Player Awards, marking significant achievements in their respective careers. FIFA announced the winners on Tuesday, high…
Nkurenkuru: The Kavango West Directorate of Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination has completed 24 out of the 80 targeted boreholes and water sources for the 2024-2025 financial year, achieving only 30 percent of its intended goal.
According to N…
Colombo: Sri Lanka Customs has inaugurated a Technical Committee on Rules of Origin (TCRO) in a bid to modernize the country’s trade governance and improve transparency in the administration of Rules of Origin, read an official announcement released M…
Berlin: The United States, Ukraine, and Europe have reached consensus or significantly closed gaps on 90 percent of their differences regarding a 20-point draft peace plan. This development was reported on Monday, citing two senior U.S. officials, aft…
Guangzhou: Carbon emissions allowances closed at 39.15 yuan (5.55 U.S. dollars) per tonne on Monday, marking a 4.16 percent decrease from the last transaction day at the Guangzhou Emissions Exchange, China’s largest local carbon market.
According to…
