IMF says global debt well above pre-pandemic levels despite steep 2021 drop
Global public and private debt saw its biggest drop in 70 years in 2021 after reaching record highs
US to commit $55 bln to Africa ahead of summit
The United States will commit $55 billion to Africa over the next three years as President Joe Biden
US plans sanctions on Russia, China – Officials
The United States plans to impose new sanctions against Russia and China on Friday that include
Asian shares higher as dollar retreats, risk events abound
Asian shares tracked Wall Street higher amid hopes that China’s economy would pick up pace as
China reports 16 797 new COVID cases for December 8 vs 21 439 a day earlier
China reported 16 797 new COVID-19 infections on December 8, of which 3 637 were symptomatic and 13
Dollar slips on recession fears, c.bank meetings loom
The dollar eased on Friday as worries over a slowdown in the United States mounted, with traders on
Britain begins preparations for S.Korea trade talks
Britain began preparations on Friday for trade talks with South Korea, starting a consultation with
‘Gossip behind the scenes’: reaction to Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary
Love them, hate them or just don’t rate them, Prince Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary split
Russia shells eastern front line, Ukraine says as war aims appear to shift
Russian forces shelled the entire front line of Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine on Thursday,
Japanese billionaire Maezawa picks K-pop star TOP, DJ Steve Aoki to join SpaceX moon trip
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa on Friday revealed that K-pop star TOP and DJ Steve Aoki will be
Dollar weakens versus euro; investors cautious as inflation data ahead
The dollar edged lower on Thursday against the euro, with investors cautious as they weighed the
Global coffee supply balance surplus expected next season – Report
The global coffee supply balance will shift from a deficit of 2.17 million bags in 2022/23
Nigeria to receive new attack aircraft and helicopters, drones
Nigeria is expecting to take delivery of 54 new air assets, including attack aircraft and
EU adds eight people to Congolese sanctions list
The European Union has added eight individuals to its sanctions list relating to the conflict in
British royals brace for Harry and Meghan’s Netflix broadside
Britain’s royal family will be braced for renewed criticism from Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on
Tiger Woods set to play The Match despite sore foot
Tiger Woods, who hasn’t played a competitive round of golf since July, is set to return to action on
Dollar struggles as recession worries simmer
The US dollar remained weak on Thursday after sliding against major peers overnight for the first
Magnitude 6.1 quake rattles Indonesia’s West Java – Agency
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s West Java province on Thursday, the country’s
Japan upgrades Q3 GDP as global recession, COVID risks linger
Japan’s economy shrank less than initially estimated in the third quarter, bolstering the view that
West presses UN chief to inspect drones used by Russia in Ukraine
The United Nations is examining “available information” about accusations that Iran supplied Russia