Turkey says full ceasefire not established in Syria’s Idlib
It is not possible to say that a full ceasefire is established in Syria’s Idlib, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday, after Turkey’s...
Alibaba files for HK listing that may raise $20 billion as soon as third quarter: source
China’s biggest e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has filed confidentially for a Hong Kong listing that could raise up to $20 billion as early...
Dilemma for France as potential U.S. clash looms
France’s last group game against Nigeria at the women’s World Cup will be a double-edged sword as a draw will see them advance as top...
China’s ‘Gen Z’ shoppers fuelling luxury market momentum: Bain
Chinese “Gen Z” shoppers in their early 20s are emerging as an increasingly powerful force in the luxury industry as brands try and tap into...
Iraqi Shi’ite groups deepen control in strategic Sunni areas
The only sign that Sunni-majority Mosul’s newest and busiest marketplace is in Shi’ite Muslim hands is a small plaque in the office of its leaseholder...
Protesters scuffle with Hong Kong police, government offices shut
Scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police in Hong Kong on Thursday as hundreds of people persevered with a protest against an extradition law with...
Hong Kong police arrest 11 during protests against extradition bill
Hong Kong authorities arrested 11 people during protests against an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to China for trial, police chief...
Iran supreme leader says he has no intention to make or use nuclear weapons
Iran has no intention of making or using nuclear weapons, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was quoted as saying on Thursday by Japanese Prime...
Chinese vice premier urges more support for economy amid trade war
Chinese regulators should step up support for the economy and keep ample liquidity in the financial system, Vice Premier Liu He said on Thursday, suggesting...
Slovakia to host EU’s new labor agency
The Slovak capital Bratislava on Thursday won the right to host a new European Union agency to oversee the labor market that is due to...