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Pakistan’s SECP considers adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is assessing the implementation of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards…
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Old clip shows Nigerian maritime disaster, not Huthi attack on Israeli ship
The Yemen-based Huthi group has been attacking shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in what they call a show of solidarity with…
Business
As EU targets Chinese cars, European rivals sputter
As the EU seeks to put a brake on competition from Chinese electric cars, European automakers are stuck in second gear. German group…
Politics
EU to Impose Tariffs Up to 45% on Chinese Electric Vehicles
(Bloomberg) -- The European Union voted on Friday to impose tariffs as high as 45% on electric vehicles from China in a move set to…
Politics
EU countries pave way for major new tariffs on Chinese electric cars
European Union countries on Friday paved the way for additional tariffs of up to 35.3% on battery-powered electric vehicles imported from…
Politics
EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are part of an 'economic cold war,' Hungary's Orbán says
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The European Union risks entering an “economic cold war” with China, Hungary's prime minister said on Friday,…
Fashion
Joy, fashion fluff and chocolate stuff: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
News
Damaged smartphone photo from Egypt falsely linked to Lebanon communication device blasts
Screenshot of the false post, taken October 3, 2024. The photo was shared thousands of times with the same false claim on Facebook and X.…
Politics
Tunisia votes Sunday in its third presidential election since the Arab Spring
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — With his major opponents imprisoned or left off the ballot, Tunisian President Kais Saied faces few obstacles to…
News
Footage from Algeria and Indonesia falsely linked to Middle East conflict
Footage of two unrelated events in Algeria and Indonesia has been viewed thousands of times alongside a false claim it shows the aftermath…
Business
The C919 is China’s answer to the A320. But what is it like onboard?
I have flown more than a million miles with dozens of airlines around the world – and have lost count of how many times I’ve hopped on an…
Politics
UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
The governor of the Falkland Islands has sought to calm concerns over the territory’s sovereignty following the UK’s deal to hand over the…
News
Massive blasts in Beirut after renewed Israeli air strikes
Apparent Israeli bombing has caused large explosions just outside Beirut's international airport during a further night of air strikes…
Politics
Brookfield, Carney Targeted in Attack by Canada Conservative
(Bloomberg) -- Brookfield Asset Management and Mark Carney have been targeted by a member of Canada’s Conservative Party who wants…
Politics
Mexico Top Court to Consider Request to Review Judicial Reform
(Bloomberg) -- Mexico’s Supreme Court agreed to a request by judges and magistrates to consider a review of the judicial overhaul approved…
News
Israeli air strike kills 18 people in occupied West Bank
At least 18 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarm, the Palestinian health ministry…
News
Israel strikes central Beirut, orders evacuations in southern Lebanon
Israel continued to pound Lebanon on Thursday, as it launched further attacks on the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, including in central…
News
Canadian authorities arrest Ferndale man wanted in rape investigation, return him to county
Canadian authorities recently located and detained a Ferndale man who is wanted for questioning in a Whatcom County sexual assault…
Politics
At least 78 die as ferry capsizes on DR Congo lake
At least 78 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just a few hundred metres from…
Politics
Claims Swirl Around Israeli Strikes Very Near Russia’s Air Base In Syria
Israeli conducted strikes near the Syrian coast this morning, with explosions reported in the vicinity of the Russian-operated Khmeimim…
News
French Navy orders underwater drones for deep-sea surveillance
BREST, France — The French Navy has ordered an autonomous underwater vehicle from Exail that will surveil critical infrastructure at…
News
Dozens of migrants still missing off Djibouti's coast after smugglers forced them out of boats
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Rescuers searched Thursday for dozens of migrants from Africa still missing after smugglers apparently forced…
Politics
Israel has attacked Hezbollah press office, group says
The Israeli army has struck the media office of Lebanese militia Hezbollah south of Beirut, the Iran-backed militia says. Videos…
Business
Missile attack on Israel lays bare deep divisions among Iranians
Iranians have been expressing a mixture of pride, uncertainty and fear since their country launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack…