Global tourism to recover by 2023, post 10-year growth spurt
The industry is expected to post an annual average growth rate of 5.8 percent from 2022 to 2032 and create 126 million new jobs.
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No final declaration at G-20 finance ministers summit: Source
Western nations are also preparing to stage coordinated walk-outs and other diplomatic snubs to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar meets PM Shehbaz, President Alvi in first Pakistan visit
Omar, who made history as one of the first two Muslim women elected to the US Congress, arrived in Islamabad on a four-day visit to Pakistan.
10 dead after riot in M’sia immigration detention centre causes massive prison break
The riot, which began as a protest around 5am on Wednesday (April 20) by around 650 Rohingya detainees, quickly got out of control.
Video showing Ukrainian soldier “saved by” Samsung Galaxy smartphone goes viral
The smartphone has a bullet lodged in it, which appears to have protected the soldier from gun shots.
Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization Food Price Index has made its biggest jump since its inception in 1990, reflecting an all-time high in the cost of vegetable oils,…
Russian finance minister to lead delegation at G-20 meeting
The fallout from the war and the impact on the global economy will be key topics of discussion during the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank, which began Monday (April 18).
How China’s lockdowns have impacted businesses and consumers in S’pore
It has delayed the delivery of a string of goods to Singapore, disrupting businesses and inconveniencing consumers.
6 out of 10 Koreans support BTS’ alternative military service
The survey also revealed that 74.9% surveyed believed BTS members would be able to help improve country’s global standing and the cultural enhancement by serving alternative…
Shanghai reports 1st deaths from current Covid-19 outbreak
According to the authorities, all three who died were elderly, had underlying diseases such as diabetes and hypertension and had not been vaccinated against the coronavirus.