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Thailand's economy rebounds after Covid battering
Thailand's economy grew 2.2 percent in the first quarter as exports and tourism rebounded after the relaxation of pandemic restrictions, the country's main economic agency said Tuesday.
China's zero-Covid policy to hit Asia aviation recovery: IATA
China's zero-Covid policy will hold back a full air travel recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, a top airline industry group warned Tuesday, adding to calls for Beijing to ease its hardline stance.
Spain, Morocco reopen land borders after two-year closure
Morocco and Spain have reopened the land borders between the north African country and the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, two years after they were shut due to Covid restrictions and a major diplomatic row.
Asian stocks up after Wall Street dip on China's Covid-bruised data
Asian stocks rose Tuesday despite a lukewarm lead from Wall Street after weak Chinese economic data showed the deep cuts of Beijing's zero-Covid policy and added to inflation worries.
White House hits back after Bezos knocks Biden on economy
The White House on Monday uncharacteristically lashed out at Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, after he openly criticized the Biden administration's fiscal and economic policies on Twitter.
Macklowe art collection becomes most expensive ever sold at auction
The famed Macklowe collection, subject of a bitter divorce battle between a New York property developer and his ex-wife, became the most expensive art collection ever sold at auction Monday.
US accuses Venezuela doctor of selling ransomware to cybercriminals
A French-Venezuelan cardiologist was accused Monday by the US of selling ransomware to cybercriminals and instructing them on how to extort money from the victims they hacked.
Major US baby formula producer agrees with regulators on restarting production
Amid a US shortage of baby formula, officials announced Monday a previously closed manufacturer would re-open and encouraged foreign companies to apply to import their products -- although it will take weeks to see more stock back on store shelves.
Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from Mariupol steelworks
Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers have been evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steelworks -- the last holdout of troops defending the southern port city of Mariupol -- Kyiv said on Monday.
US shooter embraced racist 'replacement' theory online
The teenager charged with shooting dead 10 African Americans at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York followed an insidious racist creed gaining ground among white Americans that minorities are taking over society.
Global stocks mostly fall on recession worries
Stocks mostly slipped lower Monday following weak Chinese economic data that added to recession worries amid inflation and rising interest rates.
Lebanon vote weakens Hezbollah bloc as reformists book gains
An election in crisis-hit Lebanon appears to have dealt a setback to the biggest bloc, led by the Iran-backed Shiite Muslim Hezbollah party, and boosted reformists, provisional results showed Monday.
Uber bolsters platform for post-pandemic life
Uber said Monday it is revving up to be a "go anywhere and get anything" service, testing delivery robots, weaving in Google voice commands and more as people shed their pandemic lifestyles.
Macron names first French female PM in three decades
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday named Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as prime minister to lead his ambitious reform plans, the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years.
Ukraine 'unhappy' as Hungary stalls EU Russian oil ban
Ukraine's foreign minister urged the EU Monday to overcome Hungary's resistance to an embargo on Russian oil and then look to "kill" all of Moscow's exports to starve its war machine of funds.
US, EU team up on chip making and Russia disinformation
The United States and the European Union announced on Monday a joint effort to boost microchip manufacturing and tackle Russian disinformation around the war in Ukraine.
Renault hands Russian assets to Moscow, McDonald's says will exit Russia
The exodus of Western businesses from Russia deepened on Monday as French automaker Renault's local assets were effectively nationalised and fast food giant McDonald's said it would exit the market.
Stocks dip on recession worries
Stocks mostly slipped lower on Monday with traders assessing recession risks as high inflation causes central banks to hike interest rates.
Stocks dip in muted trade at start of week
Stocks mostly slipped lower on Monday with traders assessing recession risks as high inflation causes central banks to hike interest rates.
US, EU to ramp up chip making and raise pressure on Russia
The United States and the European Union announced on Monday a joint effort to boost microchip manufacturing and tackle Russian disinformation around the war in Ukraine.
Finland, Sweden debate NATO bids as Ukraine braces for eastern attack
Russia warned Finland and Sweden Monday they were making a "grave mistake" in their moves to join NATO as Ukraine braced for a new push by Moscow's forces in its eastern Donbas region.
Indian PM skips opening of Nepal's Chinese-built airport
Nepal on Monday opened a Chinese-built airport intended to capitalise on Buddhist tourism as India's prime minister landed a few kilometres away to mark the birth, enlightenment and death of the religion's founder.
Stocks steadier after volatile week
Stock markets were steadier Monday after last week's volatility, with traders assessing recession risks as high inflation causes central banks to hike interest rates.
Wheat prices hit record high after Indian export ban
Wheat prices surged to a new record high in European trading on Monday after India decided to ban exports of the commodity as a heatwave hit production.
Extreme temperatures compound poverty in Pakistan's hottest city
By the time Pakistani schoolboy Saeed Ali arrived at hospital in one of the world's hottest cities, his body was shutting down from heatstroke.
Anti-homophobia group demands PSG explain Gueye absence
A French association fighting homophobia in sport asked Paris Saint-Germain for a second time on Monday whether Idrissa Gana Gueye refused to wear a 'rainbow' jersey in Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Montpellier.
US carrier JetBlue launches hostile takeover of Spirit Airlines
American low-cost carrier JetBlue Airlines announced on Monday a hostile takeover bid for its rival Spirit Airlines, which had rejected a previous bid in favour of a merger with Frontier.
EU struggles to clear path to Russian oil ban
EU foreign ministers on Monday sought to break through Hungary's opposition to an embargo on Russian oil over the Ukraine war, but warned little progress was expected.
Final touches for 75th Cannes film fest
The last touches were being laid in Cannes on Monday for the 75th anniversary edition of the world's leading film festival, promising a return to its full glitz.
Ukrainian women ask West to save trapped Mariupol defenders
Their menfolk are the last pocket of resistance in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, holed up in a warren of underground tunnels and bunkers at the vast Azovstal steelworks under heavy Russian bombardment.
Afghan money exchangers reopen after strike: brokers
Thousands of money exchangers in Afghanistan ended their strike on Monday, the brokers commission said, a day after they shut their shops to protest a steep hike in licence fees imposed by Taliban authorities.
Asian stocks retreat on fears of recession from Covid damage
Asian equities retreated Monday following last week's temporary rally on Wall Street due to fears of surging inflation and supply chain woes inflicted by Beijing's punishing zero-Covid policy.
Adani in $10.5bn deal for Holcim India cement business
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani struck a $10.5 billion deal to buy Swiss cement giant Holcim's local business, the companies said, betting on a construction boom predicted in coming decades.
Renault hands Russian assets to Moscow
French automaker Renault has handed over its Russian assets to the Russian government, both parties announced Monday, marking the first major nationalisation since the onset of sanctions over Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.
Ryanair slashes annual loss as lockdowns lifted
Irish no-frills carrier Ryanair on Monday announced a large reduction in annual net losses as the aviation sector recovered from pandemic lockdowns.
China's retail sales slump as lockdowns cause chaos
China's retail sales and factory output slumped to their lowest levels in around two years, official data showed Monday, capturing the dismal economic fallout from Beijing's zero-Covid policy.
China's retail sales lowest in two years from Covid damage
China's retail sales slumped to its lowest in two years while factory output plunged, official data showed Monday, capturing the dismal economic fallout from Beijing's zero-Covid policy.
Dutch doctor says group will keep sending abortion pills to US women
Rebecca Gomperts, a 55-year-old Dutch physician, has spent years fighting for women's access to abortion around the world.
Facebook: from Harvard dorm to global phenomenon
Key chapters in the history of Facebook, the world's biggest social media application, which marks the tenth anniversary Wednesday of its stock market debut.