UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil join forces to limit global warming to 1.5C
Three former and future UN climate summit hosts will form a ‘troika’ to to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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Treating China as ‘un-investable’ would be ‘wide of the mark,’ JPMorgan strategist says
Even as China's economy is facing difficulties, treating it as un-investable like some analysts have suggested would not be the right call, John Bilton, head of global multi-asset strategy at JPMorgan Asset Management, told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe."
Could Duterte’s Mindanao bid spark tensions in Philippines that ‘suit Beijing’s agenda’ in South China Sea?
During a January 30 livestream of his long-running talk show Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa (From the Masses, for the Masses), Duterte casually revealed he had assigned his close political associate, Congressman Pantaleon Alvarez, to “regroup” his allies and pursue a secession bid for Mindanao.
Russia’s economy ‘in for very tough times’ despite improved growth outlook, IMF managing director says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of the International Monetary Fund warned the Russian economy is still facing significant head winds despite receiving a recent growth upgrade by the Washington-based institution.
Saudi energy minister pins Aramco's oil capacity halt on green transition
Saudi's state-controlled oil giant Aramco suspended its capacity expansion plans because of the green transition, Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman said Monday, stressing that the future of energy security lies with renewables.
In Sri Lanka, India embraces a resurgent old foe to keep China at bay
During his visit to Delhi from February 5-10, he headed a delegation from National People’s Power (NPP), a political alliance founded by Dissanayaka nine years ago that a December opinion survey indicated was polling at 50 per cent ahead of presidential polls set for September or October.
Investors in Airbnb arbitrage business allege they were defrauded in scheme promising 'higher returns than the stock market'
Daryn Carr is no stranger to side hustles. After his mom died from Covid in 2020, he used funds from her pension to pay off some bills and buy a car. With the remaining money, he invested in crypto and started an ATM business.
India’s GMR Group potential front runner for US$3 billion Manila airport project amid China tensions: sources
The US$3 billion airport redevelopment bid was launched last August after two previous failed attempts to expand operations at the facility, considered among the worst worldwide at 50 per cent over capacity.