International

November 8, 2023 9:46 AM

Turkish parliament dumps Coke, Nestle from menus over alleged Israel support

Turkey's parliament removed Coca-Cola KO.N and Nestle NESN.S products from its restaurants on Tuesday over their alleged support for Israel amid the conflict in Gaza, according to an official statement and a source who named the two companies. The two companies did not immediately respond to...

November 7, 2023 3:47 PM

IMF upgrades China’s 2023, 2024 GDP growth forecasts

China's economy is set to grow 5.4% this year, having made a "strong" post-COVID recovery, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday (November 7), making an upward revision to its earlier forecast of 5% growth, while expecting slower growth next year. Reading a statement in Beiji...

November 7, 2023 3:22 PM

UN rights chief travels to Middle East amid Gaza escalation

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, began a five-day visit to the Middle East on Tuesday to engage with government officials and civil society on the human rights violations taking place amid Israel's escalation in Gaza. "It has been one full month of carnage,...

November 7, 2023 2:46 PM

Drone footage shows poor visibility as smog dulls Delhi

Drone footage revealed poor visibility as smog engulfed the capital on Tuesday (November 07) with the Air Quality Index hovering over 400 in several areas. Visuals showed smog blighting historical landmarks, including, Jama Masjid Mosque and other areas. New Delhi ranks among the world's ...

November 7, 2023 11:32 AM

UN urges expanded aid to Gaza to avoid exacerbated humanitarian disaster

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) on Monday called for an expansion of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip once again to prevent an even larger humanitarian disaster amidst the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict. According to the UNRWA spokesp...

November 7, 2023 11:08 AM

Israel-Hamas conflict to dominate Tokyo summit of G7

The conflict between Israel and Hamas is set to take center stage when the G7 foreign ministers gather for a two-day meeting in Tokyo this week. The top diplomats will hold talks Tuesday and Wednesday, as Japan, which holds this year's G7 presidency, aims to further align the bloc’s respon...