‘Every day is a struggle’: Sri Lanka banks on Asia Cup cricket tournament

by Administration | Sep 16, 2023 | Emerging Markets

‘Every day is a struggle’: Sri Lanka banks on Asia Cup cricket tournamentCricket is bringing temporary relief to a struggling Sri Lankan economy reeling from post-COVID shortages and inflation.See all stories on this topic

FDA approves updated Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines: Here is what to know

by Administration | Sep 12, 2023 | Emerging Markets

FDA approves updated Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines: Here is what to knowThe US has authorised updated COVID vaccines that target a recently circulating Omicron variant.See all stories on this topic

Six billion tonnes of sand are extracted from world’s oceans each year

by Administration | Sep 6, 2023 | Emerging Markets

Six billion tonnes of sand are extracted from world’s oceans each yearUN warns the scale of dredging has a devastating effect on biodiversity and coastal communities.See all stories on this topic

Malaysia drops corruption case against deputy prime minister

by Administration | Sep 4, 2023 | Emerging Markets

Malaysia drops corruption case against deputy prime ministerDecision made at prosecution’s request, raising questions over government’s commitment to tackling graft.See all stories on this topic

Over a dozen arrested in Cyprus as anti-migrant violence spreads

by Administration | Sep 3, 2023 | Emerging Markets

Over a dozen arrested in Cyprus as anti-migrant violence spreadsFive people injured, migrants and refugees attacked on Friday when an anti-migrant march turned violent in Limassol.See all stories on this topic

Iranian, four Iraqis jailed for life for killing of US citizen in Baghdad

by Administration | Sep 1, 2023 | Emerging Markets

Iranian, four Iraqis jailed for life for killing of US citizen in BaghdadThe men confessed to the murder, saying they kidnapped the American for ransom but did not mean to kill him.See all stories on this topic