Texas 3 days ago Colombian drug lord arrested in Texas A Colombian criminal believed to be second-in-command of the Los Satanás gang and wanted for murder was arrested by federal and state authorities in New Braunfels, Texas.
Pakistan 5 days ago IMF to meet with Pakistani government, assess billion-dollar bailout eligibility The International Monetary Fund will conduct key talks with the new Pakistani government this week to determine the nation's eligibility for $1.1 billion in bailout funds.
Japan March 11 Q4 economic growth spares Japan from recession The Japanese economy managed to see some growth in the fourth quarter of last year, avoiding contraction that would have led to a technical recession.
China March 11 US carefully monitors chip exports to China, deepens investments in Philippines U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo led a U.S. Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to boost US contributions to the Philippines and strengthen bilateral economic ties.
China March 9 China pursues aggressive growth to prevent devastating slowdown: government aims to 'transform' economy China's economy has faced several hurdles on its path to economic recovery, starting with the draconian zero-COVID policies that hampered activity and led to a supply chain crisis.
Canada March 5 Montréal's 'Just for Laughs' festival cancelled this year amid parent company's bid to avoid bankruptcy Groupe Juste pour rire Inc., which operates Montréal's "Just for Laughs" comedy festival, has cancelled the event this year in a bid to avoid bankruptcy.
Germany March 4 Ongoing strikes thwart flights, train rides out of Germany Thousands of Germany-based flights and trains are set for cancellation this week, with two major transportation workers' unions calling for continued strikes.
Europe March 4 Belgian police arrest adult, 3 minors in plot to attack concert hall Belgian police have arrested four suspects in what was reportedly a planned attack on a concert hall in Brussels, the federal prosecutor's office announced Monday.
Africa February 27 Nigerian labor unions strike over inflation, ailing economy Nigerian union workers began a nationwide strike on Tuesday in protest of grave economic conditions, putting crucial services in limbo in Africa's most populous country.
Africa February 27 Congo begins exporting liquified natural gas under Italian firm's initiative The Republic of the Congo began exporting liquified natural gas Tuesday, launching production of its first cargo load since the launch of the Congo LNG project.