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UK economy grows by 0.3% in Q2, exceeding expectations
The UK's economy expanded by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the 0.1% growth anticipated by economists and the Bank of...
South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, arrested and held in solitary confinement on charges of stock manipulation, election interference, and bribery.
Kim Keon Hee, the former First Lady of South Korea, has been arrested and is currently held in solitary confinement at the Seoul...
Wall Street dips as world stock markets take Trump’s tariffs in stride
U.S. stock markets experienced a modest decline as investors processed the implications of President Donald Trump's recent tariff escalations. The S&P 500 edged...
Paris Saint-Germain bolster squad with €40 million signing of goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Lille
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has bolstered its squad with the acquisition of French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from Ligue 1 rivals Lille. The 23-year-old has...
Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to grow by 6% in 2025, rebounding from a challenging year in 2024 marked by drought and currency inility
Zimbabwe's economy is projected to grow by 6% in 2025, rebounding from a challenging 2024 marked by a severe drought and currency instability....
Uzbekistan’s gold exports surge 55% in early 2025, reaching $6.49 billion
Uzbekistan's gold exports have experienced a remarkable surge in the first half of 2025, reaching $6.49 billion—a 54.8% increase compared to the same...
Thousands of company directors leave UK after Labour’s tax ces
The United Kingdom is witnessing a significant exodus of company directors following the Labour government's recent tax reforms. Between October 2024 and July...
UAE’s non-oil sector growth slows to 52.9 in July amid geopolitical tensions
In July 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced a notable slowdown in its non-oil business sector, with the S&P Global Purchasing Managers'...
UK’s Low Pay Commission forecasts 4.1% rise in minimum wage to £12.71 by 2026
The UK's Low Pay Commission (LPC) has projected a 4.1% increase in the National Living Wage (NLW) to £12.71 per hour by April...
Experts Discuss Highlife Music’s Identity Crisis and Future Evolution
Highlife music, a cornerstone of Ghanaian culture since the early 20th century, is currently navigating a complex identity crisis. This genre, which seamlessly...
