Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Iran warns against proposed U.S.-backed Red Sea force - ISNA
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani warned that a proposed U.S.-backed multinational task force to protect shipping in the Red Sea would face "extraordinary problems", off...
Dec 14, 2023
Indonesia's November trade surplus seen narrowing to $3 billion : Reuters poll
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's trade surplus is likely to narrow in November as exports are seen posting another contraction, while imports are expected to witness a marginal growth, a Reuters poll s...
Dec 14, 2023
Philippines central bank keeps benchmark rate unchanged at 6.50%
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine central bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 6.50% for a second straight meeting on Thursday as price pressures have started to ease, but signaled policy w...
Dec 14, 2023
Saudi inflation in November rises slightly to 1.7%
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's annual inflation rate rose to 1.7% in November from 1.6% the previous month, government data showed on Thursday, with rising housing rents the main driver once again....
Dec 14, 2023
NHL roundup: Pens top Habs in 12-round shootout
Jansen Harkins, the 24th shooter, beat Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault blocker side to give the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win on Wednesday following the longest shootout of the...
Dec 14, 2023
Nigerian patients feel pain of soaring drug prices
By Vining Ogu LAGOS (Reuters) - When Sodiq Ajibade emerged from a Lagos pharmacy holding asthma medication, one drug on his prescription was missing because he did not have the money to buy it. The pr...
Dec 14, 2023
World Bank cuts Thai growth outlook to 2.5% this year, 3.2% next year
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's economic growth is expected at 2.5% this year before accelerating to 3.2% in 2024, supported by a recovery in tourism, exports and sustained private consumption, the Wor...
Dec 14, 2023
NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores Bucks-record 64
Giannis Antetokounmpo set a Milwaukee Bucks franchise record with 64 points to lead his team to a 140-126 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Antetokounmpo, who broke the record of ...
Dec 14, 2023
Telenor to sell Pakistan telecoms unit for $490 million
OSLO (Reuters) -Norway's Telenor said on Thursday it had agreed to sell its Pakistan unit to state group Pakistan Telecommunications in a transaction valuing the operation at 5.3 billion Norwegian cro...
Dec 14, 2023
Japan PM Kishida's cabinet approval hits record low at 17.1% - Jiji
TOKYO (Reuters) -Public approval for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet has dropped to 17.1% in December, the worst since the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) returned to power in De...
Dec 14, 2023
