Hong Kong, Aug 21 (AFP/APP):Equities stuttered in Asia on Wednesday as investors took a step back after recent gains, with focus now turning to a key speech by Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (AA/APP):U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering a cut to payroll taxes as one of several options meant to stimulate the economy amid worries of
Kathmandu, Aug 21 (AFP/APP):Single-use plastics have been banned in the Everest region to reduce the vast amounts of waste left by trekkers and mountaineers, Nepali authorities said Thursday. In addition
Kabul, Aug 21 (AFP/APP):The death toll from an attack on a Kabul wedding at the weekend has reached at least 80, an official said Wednesday, as the Afghan capital still
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (XINHUA/APP):Japan surpassed China to become the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries in June, with its holdings at the highest level in nearly three years, U.S. Treasury
Nairobi, Aug 21 (AFP/APP):The death toll from a fuel truck explosion in Tanzania on August 10 hit 100 on Wednesday after several victims perished from severe burns. Aminiel Aligaesha, a
BEIJING, Aug 21 (APP):Pakistan Army, under the leadership of General Qamar Javed Bajwa will continue to make contributions to upholding Pakistan’s sovereignty and security interests as well as the peace
London, Aug 21 (AFP/APP):England batsman Jason Roy has passed a concussion test after being hit in the nets ahead of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley. The 29-year-old
Rome, Aug 21 (AFP/APP):President Sergio Mattarella begins talks with key political leaders on Wednesday to see if a new coalition can be formed, a day after Italy's dysfunctional anti-immigrant government
London, Aug 21 (AFP/APP):European stock markets rebounded Wednesday as dealers shrugged off tense political turmoil in Italy. In late morning deals, Milan's FTSE MIB index of major companies rallied 1.8