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Finland highly likely to join NATO despite Russian nuclear threats Europe minister says

Finland is "highly likely" to join NATO following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, its Europe minister has told News.

Tytti Tuppurainen…

Chinas lockdowns are a greater threat to inflation today than in 2020 Bernstein says

BEIJING — China’s latest Covid lockdowns are a greater risk for global inflation today than they were in 2020, Bernstein analysts said.

In an unexpected move China holds back on cutting key rate

China’s central bank kept a key interest rate unchanged on Friday in a surprise move, despite expectations for more stimulus as Beijing grapples…

S Jai Shankars Counter On US Remarks Over Human Rights Issue In India

People have the right to have opinions about India's policies, but New Delhi is "equally entitled" to have opinions about them, Foreign Minister S…

Philippines Landslide Floods Death Count Rises To 115

Abuyog: The death count from landslides and flooding in the Philippines triggered by tropical storm Megi hit 115 on Thursday, official figures…

Sri Lanka is suspending payments on its foreign debt as its economic crisis worsens

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka is suspending its repayment of foreign debt, including bonds and government-to-government borrowings, pending…

At least 25 dead in landslides floods after tropical storm Megi hits Philippines

Manila - Philippine authorities said on Monday at least 25 people had died in landslides and floods caused by tropical storm Megi as it hit the…

Few Mexicans vote on whether president stays or goes

MEXICO CITY -- Fewer than two of every 10 eligible Mexican voters bothered to cast ballots Sunday on whether their popular president should end his…