Syria unveils new banknotes removing al-Assad images from currency
President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January....
President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January....
Swiss private banks report rising demand from Asian family offices and rich individuals to book assets in Europe...
In his Christmas Eve address, President Zelenskyy voiced Ukrainians' wish for Putin's demise and condemned Russia's ongoing attacks....
In his new year message, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, a move observers said pointed to Pyongyangâs intention to sustain and deepen military coop...
At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said on Tuesday. Traditional i...
US President Donald Trump on Monday described Beijingâs large-scale military exercises around Taiwan as routine activities that have occurred âfor 20-25 yearsâ, expressing no concern over the escalati...
Brazil is preparing to waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens travelling for tourism and business, local media reported on Wednesday citing government sources, in a move that would mark a signif...
The country plans to reinforce its dominance of global manufacturing, despite persistent deflation at home and rising tensions abroad...
China has wrapped up two days of live-fire drills around the island featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships....
A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has left people dead and injured during New Year’s celebrations...
Sporadic clashes between the Israel Defense Forces and Gaza militants -- plus deadly IDF strikes -- continue despite the Gaza ceasefire....
Israel has carried out attacks in Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Qatar and Yemen, as well as in maritime waters....
Mass movements have ousted leaders and disrupted governments worldwide. Bloomberg Economics examines what countries may face unrest in 2026...
India, Pakistan and UAE join Trump in condemning what Kyiv says are false allegations of assault on Russian presidentâs residence...
Beijingâs top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs said on New Yearâs Day that the cityâs administration had lived up to expectations, stressing its effective response to the deadly Tai Po fire demonst...
A unique wedding ritual among Chinaâs Baoâan ethnic group known as âflogging the father-in-lawâ sees the family of the groom symbolically whip the brideâs father 20 times. As he endures his âpunishmen...
Israel will enforce a ban on 37 international NGOs in the Gaza Strip, citing failure to meet security and transparency standards....
Hereâs how to discover Bedouin traditions in the desert, turtle sanctuaries on the coast, and treks through the mountains in Oman....
Zelensky will visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss raising pressure on Russia, security guarantees and investment in postwar reconstruction....
The country is taking a huge bite out of the European and US market with ever-growing production of luxury foods...