A rare Patek Philippe wristwatch has sold for a staggering $17.6 million (14.19 million Swiss francs) at auction in Geneva, nearly doubling its previous record […]
Sri Lanka hikes cooking gas prices amid global energy pressures
TLE DESK: Sri Lanka has increased the price of cooking gas by up to 23 per cent, as authorities grapple…
Iran escalates attacks after Trump’s warning over Strait of Hormuz
TBT DESK: launched fresh missile and drone attacks across the Middle East on Monday, while warning of “devastating” retaliation following…
White House seeks $1.5 tn defense budget as Iran war drives costs
TLE DESK: US President Donald Trump asked lawmakers on Friday to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027,…
Syria Joins Global Coalition Against Islamic State After Historic White House Talks
TLE DESK: In a stunning diplomatic turn, Syria has officially joined the international coalition against the Islamic State group following landmark talks between President Ahmed […]
Turkey’s inflation cools to four-year low, offering tentative relief for struggling households
TLE DESK: Turkey’s long and painful battle with soaring prices appears to be showing signs of progress. Official data released on Monday revealed that annual […]
Germany’s US exports hit four-year low as tariffs bite
TLE DESK: German exports to the United States dropped in July to their lowest level since 2021, data showed Monday, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs […]
At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
TLE DESK: At least 10 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Kathmandu […]
Russia hits seat of Ukraine govt in war’s biggest air attack
TLE DESK: Russia fired its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine early Sunday, killing four people and setting the seat of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv […]
Japan PM Ishiba says he will resign
TLE DESK: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he would step down after less than a year in power, during which he lost […]
Tough negotiations and uncertainty ahead of OPEC+ meeting
TLE DESK: Uncertainty loomed over what Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance would decide on crude output in their […]
EU ban impact: India’s diesel exports to Europe skyrocket; 137% surge in August shipments
TLE DESK: The European Union’s new restrictions on Russia’s crude oil have led to a massive surge in diesel shipments from India. India’s diesel shipments […]
China’s Xi holds talks with North Korea’s Kim in Beijing
TLE DESK: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim JongUn met for talks in Beijing on Thursday, state media reported, while theNorth Korean leader is in […]