Donald Trump’s framework agreement for ending the Gaza war and reconstructing the devastated territory has momentum behind it. Much of it comes from the president himself. Momentum comes too from leading Arab and Islamic countries who have supported the plan, including Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Pakistan, Indonesia and Turkey. And Israel’s Prime … Read more
India’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 5.5% Wednesday, in line with the expectations of economists polled by Reuters, as it assessed the impact of earlier cuts. Inflation moderated significantly in the first quarter, but growth could decelerate in the second half of the financial year due to global trade uncertainties, said Sanjay … Read more
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The dispatch There is an old British saying about buses: you wait ages for one and then two arrive at once. Pharmaceuticals analysts experienced something similar on Monday as the big two U.K. drugmakers — GSK and AstraZeneca — … Read more
The grandeur of Igbo royalty and tradition took centre stage at the press conference for the Ofala Festival 2025, held at the Ime Obi Palace, Onitsha. The event formally unveiled the programme of activities, announced key partnerships, and reaffirmed the cultural significance of the Ofala as one of Nigeria’s most prestigious festivals of heritage and … Read more
Reuters Italian leader Giorgia Meloni says a new US proposal has sparked “hope” of ending the Israel-Hamas war Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told a flotilla sailing towards Gaza to stop, saying the latest attempt by activists to deliver aid risks derailing a US plan to end the war. More than 40 boats sailing … Read more
F-35 fighter jets of the Royal Netherlands Air Force in formation. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LUXEMBOURG – Europe is not at war with Russia, but it needs to take its threats seriously, Luxembourg’s head of state told CNBC Tuesday in an exclusive interview. A number of European nations have flagged new Russian … Read more
A civil society coalition, the Alliance for Energy Stability and Economic Growth (AESEG), has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, arguing that continuity in leadership is essential to sustain the renewed confidence of international oil companies (IOCs) in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. In a statement issued on Monday, AESEG president Dr Suleiman Garba … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing What happens next after government shutdown? 01:43 UP NEXT Government shutdown officially begins 01:55 Prosecutors want Combs to serve 11 years in prison 01:03 At least 20 people killed in Philippines earthquake 00:34 Video shows South Carolina deputy … Read more
Qian Zhang has lived in Lisbon since 2023. When Qian Zhang boarded a flight from Shanghai to Boston at age 18, she thought she was heading toward the “best version” of her life. It was 2009, during President Barack Obama’s first term, when the U.S. economy was rebounding and opportunities for well-educated workers seemed plentiful. … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. What happens next after government shutdown? 01:43 Now Playing Government shutdown officially begins 01:55 UP NEXT Prosecutors want Combs to serve 11 years in prison 01:03 At least 20 people killed in Philippines earthquake 00:34 Video shows South Carolina deputy … Read more
