Iran Says More Than 200 Killed in Country’s Ongoing Unrest
Tehran, Iran – A security body in Iran has provided its first official assessment of ongoing unrest across the country, saying more than 200 people have been killed since September. In a statement released Saturday, the Iranian Interior Ministry’s state Security Council provided the first death toll it said came as a result of “unrest.” […]
Pakistan Set to Pay $1 Billion Bonds as Default Risk Persists
Pakistan will pay a $1 billion bond on Friday, dodging the risk of a short-term default, even as concerns persist about its ability to repay its long-term debt. The government plans to make payment on Sukuk dollar bonds due Dec. 5, three days before maturity, State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad said at a […]
US Targets New Sanctions to Counter North Korean Threats
The United States says it is working on additional sanctions against North Korea as it struggles to find ways to pressure the regime back to the negotiating table amid resistance from China and Russia. “We have a new set of sanctions measures being put forward as we speak,” National Security Council adviser Jake Sullivan said […]
China’s BYD to Launch Electric Vehicles in Mexico Next Year
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD announced it will launch its cars in Mexico next year, with a senior executive setting its sales target at up to 30,000 vehicles by 2024. Next year, BYD will start selling all-electric versions of its Tang sport utility vehicle (SUV) alongside its Han sedan through eight dealerships across Mexico, the […]
Toyota’s Production Slow from September’s Record as Challenges Persist
Toyota Motor Corp. said it produced 771,382 vehicles in October, down from a record 887,733 the previous month, and warned of an uncertain outlook due to shortages of Covid and semiconductors. Production is up 23% since October 2021, when supply chains were disrupted by the spread of Covid in Southeast Asia, Toyota said in a […]
China’s Markets Fall as Covid Protests Make Investors Nervous
Chinese assets plunged on Monday as a sense of chaos and uncertainty gripped traders after growing protests against Covid restrictions complicated the nation’s path to reopening. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell more than 2% in afternoon trading, with technology and real estate stocks leading the decline. The onshore Yuan weakened 0.6% against the […]
Putin Calls for International Agreements Based on Blockchain and Digital Currencies
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes a new system for international money transfers is needed to reduce dependence on big banks and third parties. He is convinced that cross-border payments that rely on digital currency and distributed ledger technology will be “much more convenient.” Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the establishment of a new […]
Qatar Football Must Not Be Branded a Failure Said by Coach Sanchez
Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said his team should not be called a “failure and disappointment” after losing their second group match against Senegal, a result that eliminated the World Cup hosts from the tournament. After losing their first match to Ecuador, Qatar finally managed to score a goal in the tournament, but fell 3-1 to […]
Ronaldo History as Portugal Overtakes Ghana at 2022 World Cup
The 37-year-old set the record when he smashed his 65th-minute direct shot at Doha’s 974 Stadium to send Fernando Santos’ side to a victory that put them atop Group ‘H’, two points ahead of Uruguay and South Korea. Joao Felix and rising star Rafael Leao secured victory after Andre Ayew’s leveller briefly threatened to ruin […]
Ronaldo Vs Messi: The Numbers Compared
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will play their fifth, and probably last, World Cup in Qatar. Argentine and Paris Saint-Germain player Messi, 35, announced in October that the 2022 World Cup will be his last, while Portugal and Manchester United’s Ronaldo, 37, has yet to comment on his international future. For more than a decade, […]