China sets GDP target of ‘around 5%’ for 2023
This year, the Two Sessions is also set to formalize government titles for the new premier, vice premiers and heads of different ministries.
Attorney General Merrick Garland makes unannounced trip to Ukraine
Blinken reiterates commitment to Ukraine Washington — Attorney General Merrick Garland made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Friday, a Justice Department official said, his second trip to the country …
‘Bregret’? Many Brits are suffering from Brexit regret
Almost seven years and four prime ministers since the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, polling suggests public sentiment has turned against Brexit.
What to expect from China’s ‘Two Sessions’ meeting kicking off this weekend
The Chinese government is set to announce its GDP target and new premier in coming days as part of its annual meeting.
Massive fire rips through Hong Kong skyscraper
Massive fire rips through Hong Kong skyscraper A large fire broke out at a 42-story Hong Kong skyscraper under construction Thursday, also spreading to nearby buildings. The cause is under …
Dog rescued from Turkey earthquake rubble 3 weeks after disaster
Another deadly earthquake strikes Turkey Istanbul — Rescuers pulled a dog alive from a collapsed building in southern Turkey three weeks after last month’s deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake, local media reported …
Euro zone inflation softens to 8.5% in February as ECB signals interest rate hiking is not over
Inflation in the euro zone came in at 8.5% in February, while the ECB signalled interest rate hikes could still continue.
UK house prices post sharpest annual fall for a decade
U.K. house prices fell by 1.1% annually in February, their first annual decline since June 2020 and sharpest contraction since November 2012.
Fiery train crash in Greece kills at least 36, injures some 85
A passenger train carrying hundreds of people, including many university students returning home from holiday, collided at high speed with an oncoming freight train in a fiery wreck in northern …
British supermarkets are rationing fruit and vegetables as shortages bite
Poor weather conditions and higher energy costs have led to restrictions on popular salad items.