China state banks pledge at least $52 billion to property developers
BEIJING – China’s mega state-owned banks are offering at least 270 billion yuan (S$52 billion) in new credit to property developers as part of the nation’s push to ease turmoil…
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European Parliament declares Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
BRUSSELS – The European Parliament on Wednesday designated Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, arguing Moscow’s military strikes on civilian targets such as energy…
Charles III welcomes South Africa Ramaphosa in first state visit as king
LONDON – King Charles III on Tuesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London for a milestone first state visit of his reign. Gun salutes were fired across…
Russian state journalist killed by stray bullet at Crimea base
LONDON – A Russian journalist working for a major Kremlin-backed media group died on Friday in a shooting accident at a military training ground in Crimea, Russian-installed…
China developer CIFI falls deeper into distress despite state help
HONG KONG – A Chinese developer among a rapidly dwindling group still able to access financing has found that is no panacea amid a broader property debt crisis that policymakers…
Facebook user private messages lead to abortion charges in US state
NEW YORK – A Nebraska woman was charged with two felonies related to an illegal abortion after authorities discovered information about the pregnancy through private messages on…
US congressman attacked during New York state stump speech
NEW YORK – A man climbed on stage and attempted to stab Congressman Lee Zeldin on Thursday (July 21) as he delivered a stump speech in his run for New York governor, his campaign…
Israel signs major trade pact with Gulf state UAE
DUBAI – Israel signed a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (May 31), its first big trade accord with an Arab state that reduces or removes tariffs and over…
El Salvador declares state of emergency over spike in gang killings
SAN SALVADOR – El Salvadoran lawmakers declared a state of emergency at President Nayib Bukele’s request, expanding police powers and curtailing civil liberties as the country…
Italy to exit Covid-19 state of emergency on March 31
ROME – Italy will end its Covid-19 state of emergency at the end of March and slowly lift rules imposed during the pandemic, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said Wednesday (Feb 23).…