Krystyna Pyszková from Czech Republic crowned Miss World 2024
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World at a glittering contest held in India on Saturday night.
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Muslims welcome the holy month of Ramadan with a mix of joy and deep concern
Muslims around the world are welcoming the arrival of Ramadan, a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, intense prayer, charity and feasts that begins for many Sunday night.
Ramadan Mubarak: Hear greetings in different languages
Here is how to wish someone Ramadan Mubarak in various languages around the world.
Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and allies
Ukrainian and allied officials criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the "courage" to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call on Ukraine to surrender.
India signs $100bn free trade deal with European EFTA bloc
India to lift import tariffs for several industrial products from four-nation group in return for 15-year investment.
Markets are hitting record highs. And economists like El-Erian and Krugman can't shake off their fears
A new day, a new all-time high. From stocks to bitcoin, asset classes across the board have been hitting uncharted territories.
Seizing Russian assets to aid Ukraine sets bad precedent, professor says
WASHINGTON -- With the war in Ukraine now in its third year, Group of Seven countries are weighing more aggressive sanctions against Russia to weaken Moscow's ability to finance the invasion.
Philippine retail empire SM expands reach outside major cities
MANILA -- The king of Philippine retail, SM Group, is building malls and updating logistics chains outside the biggest cities to tap the country's growing middle class in those areas.