Taliban announces interim government: Mullah Hassan Akhund appointed chief.
Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced the interim government, appointing Muhammad Hassan Akhund as head of state and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar as deputy. The new cabinet aims to work across various sectors of the country, following the Taliban's recent takeover of Afghanistan.
Hundreds Of thousands hit Pakistani streets to protest Imran Khan’s ouster
Hundreds of thousands of protesters rallied in Pakistani cities, supporting former Prime Minister Imran Khan after his removal through a parliamentary no-trust vote. Young supporters dominated crowds, waving party flags and expressing opposition to what they view as foreign interference.
The first direct contact between Biden and the Chinese president.
In a significant diplomatic development, President Joe Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping seven months after his inauguration, raising hopes for reducing the economic and trade tensions that escalated during the Trump administration.
Bank Negara, Bank of Thailand launch cross-border QR payment linkage
Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand have launched a cross-border QR payment linkage, enabling instant payments between the two countries through their real-time retail payment platforms PromptPay and DuitNow.
China offers 31 million in aid to the Afghanistan government.
China has announced a $31 million humanitarian aid package for Afghanistan, aimed at helping the country combat COVID-19, address malnutrition, and rebuild its economy. The aid was announced by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a regional diplomatic meeting.
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth...
The World Bank's Indermit Gill highlights how persistent high oil prices from the Ukraine conflict will further impact emerging markets already struggling with pandemic recovery, debt, and inflation challenges. The war is expected to harm vulnerable populations in fragile regions by creating additional economic uncertainties.
“Coronavirus is China’s fault,” say global officials
The coronavirus pandemic has caused global economic disruption, with stock markets crashing, businesses closing, and thousands dying. Top officials, including U.S. President Donald Trump, have criticized China for allegedly concealing critical information about the virus's initial outbreak and spread.
US-UK Special Relationship: President Biden and PM Sunak Meet in Oval...
During a two-day visit to Washington, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of The White...
Japan rolls out $1 trillion stimulus package to soften coronavirus impact
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced a massive $989 billion stimulus package to protect the economy from coronavirus damage, representing 20% of GDP and more than double the 2008 financial crisis relief efforts.
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
The United Nations will vote on potentially removing Russia from the Human Rights Council following discovery of civilian casualties in Bucha, with U.S. Ambassador calling for accountability amid global outcry.
