Tag: World News
Sunak brings gifts to Biden – and message of UK-US unity
Biden acknowledges ancestors from England, notably a 19th-century sailor who was his great-great-grandfather and is quite proud of his Irish-American background. Sunak brings gifts to...
Japan Upgrades Q1 GDP as Businesses Spending Picks Up
Revised figures released on Thursday revealed that Japan's economy expanded more than estimated in January through March. A post-pandemic increase in domestic spending and...
Yellen says more US bank consolidation is possible
WASHINGTON: As some banks are facing pressure on earnings, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated on Wednesday that it would not be surprising to...
Saudi Crown Prince and Blinken had ‘candid’ talks in Jeddah
In an "open, candid" discussion about various bilateral matters, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met early...
UK PM in Washington to meet Biden and talk tech, Ukraine
In a White House conference on Thursday, Sunak will meet with President Joe Biden to express his unwavering support for Ukraine following accusations that...
Saudi mega-city project NEOM secures $5.6bn for workforce housing
DUBAI: According to a statement released Tuesday, Saudi Arabia's proposed megacity NEOM has finalized contracts to create the first phase of housing development for...