Tehran, Aug 17, (dpa/GNA) – Iran has signalled, that it is prepared to enter a possible prisoner exchange with the United States. “We are…
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Seoul says North Korea test-fired two cruise missiles
Seoul, Aug 17, (dpa/GNA) – South Korea, on Wednesday said North Korea has fired two cruise missiles, in a new weapons test. The two…
Palestinian President Abbas says Holocaust ‘most heinous crime’
Ramallah, Aug 17, (dpa/GNA) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has reportedly described the Holocaust as “the most heinous crime in modern human history,” in…
China unexpectedly cuts 2 key rates, withdraws cash from banking system
Shanghai, Aug 15 (Reuters/GNA) – China’s central bank unexpectedly cut a key interest rate for the second time this year and withdrew some cash…
Malaysia’s economy grows at fastest pace in year
Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 12, (dpa-AFX/GNA) - Malaysia’s economy grew at the fastest pace in a year in the second quarter as household spending strengthened on the labour…
Asian shares mixed amid US rate hike worries
Canberra, Aug. 12, (dpa-AFX/GNA) - Asian stocks ended mixed on Friday, with Japanese markets posting strong gains in a catch-up rally following a holiday. A cautious undertone…
China extends Taiwan military drills, prompting fears of a new normal
Beijing/Taipei, Aug 9, (dpa/GNA) – Despite its initial announcement that Chinese manoeuvres around Taiwan would end on Sunday, the People’s Liberation Army continued their…
Philippine economy expands 7.4% in Q2, well short of expectations
Manila, Aug. 9, (dpa-AFX/GNA) - The Philippine economy grew well short of expectations in the second quarter as high inflation weighed on household spending and weak global…
Malaysia’s industrial production increases; jobless rate falls
Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 9, (dpa-AFX/GNA) - Malaysia’s industrial production increased at a faster pace on the back of strong growth in manufacturing and electricity output, data from…