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Vietnam and EFTA states sign free-trade agreement in Hanoi
Vietnam and the four-member European Free Trade Association signed a free-trade agreement in Hanoi intended to diversify markets and deepen commercial ties.
Russia-US diesel deal delivery to take 15-20 days: Russia
Shipping Russian diesel to the US market will take 15 to 20 days once contracts are signed, a senior Russian official said in an interview broadcast Sunday, though a date for that signing has yet to be announced.
Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations
Vietnam and four European nations outside the EU signed a free trade agreement in Hanoi on Sunday, seeking to diversify their markets as US tariffs disrupt global commerce.
France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" violence.
Clashes, blazes and wide-scale looting mar French protests
Clashes between police and protesters, massive looting and multiple blazes gripped France on Saturday, as nationwide marches against soaring inflation degenerated into street violence of "extreme intensity".
Oregon families grapple with explaining school shooting to children
Liz's seven-year-old-nephew hasn't been able to sleep since a teenage shooter opened fire at his Oregon elementary school, killing three children and a teacher.
Tents spring up in Lisbon as Portugal housing protests spread
Protesters pitched dozens of tents in Lisbon on Saturday demanding action to stem housing and living costs in Portugal, mirroring demonstrations that have gripped neighbouring Spain for weeks.
Fire rages at town hall in France's Limoges after protests: authorities
The town hall in the French city of Limoges was on fire on Saturday, authorities said, after a group attacked the building during unrest that broke out after cost-of-living protests.
Brazil's right embraces election betting odds amid polls skepticism
Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, may be banned in Brazil, but right-wing figures have embraced its election odds as an accurate litmus test of voter intent, amid distrust of opinion polls.
Leaders weigh 'huge benefit', risks of AI for global economy
The artificial intelligence boom has been a key driver of global growth, but also poses economic risks should investment in the technology falter, experts and policymakers said this week at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok.
France faces day of cost-of-living protests
French authorities detained dozens on Saturday at the start of nationwide protests against the cost of living, in what is likely to be a key indicator of the social climate heading toward elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron.
IMF chief says has 'optimism' and 'worry' after Bangkok annual meetings
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Saturday this year's Annual Meetings with global policymakers were marked by "optimism and worry" as the event winds down in Bangkok.
Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook: Pakistan finance minister
Pakistan's finance minister on Saturday told AFP the country had so far withstood the shock from skyrocketing energy prices due to the Iran war, but that attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries were "worrying" for the country's longer-term economic outlook.
'Two bad options': Rights groups decry IMF austerity demand
Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod travelled more than 200 kilometres to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on Friday demanding that the International Monetary Fund and World Bank change how they deal with the developing world.
Macron calls for calm amid fears of violence at France protests
President Emmanuel Macron called for calm on the eve of nationwide cost-of-living protests Saturday that authorities fear could lead to a violent escalation of weeks of student demonstrations.
Stocks struggle to bounce back from AI angst-fueled rout
The Nasdaq tumbled more than two percent Friday as a rebound in tech shares sputtered amid angst over AI investments, while most European and Asian exchanges had solid trading sessions.
US budget deficit grows to nearly $2 trillion, highest since 2021
The US budget deficit grew to almost $2 trillion over the past year, government data showed Friday, reaching its highest level since 2021 despite President Donald Trump's promises to cut public spending.
US influence, AI and mistrust cloud Alberta independence vote
The run-up to a referendum in Canada's Alberta region on a future independence vote has been clouded by US political influence and AI-manipulated online content, leaving experts concerned that the results will be contested no matter the outcome.
Food crisis 'looming' after global energy shock, UN agriculture fund says
Rising energy and fertiliser costs are hitting smallholder farmers and driving up prices of agricultural commodities, fueling fears of a global food crisis, the head of the UN agriculture development fund told AFP.
Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a "flying" car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company's facility on Thursday.
Stocks rise as tech bounces after rout over AI worries
Most stock markets bounced Friday after worries about the AI boom sparked heavy selling in recent sessions, with Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh saying the technology offered huge benefits to the global economy.
Millions may be forced to move as climate change hits South Asia: UN
Climate change is threatening livelihoods and forcing people from their homes across South Asia, but technology and government action could help limit the damage, the UN migration chief told AFP on Friday.
Thai farmers, fishermen challenge IMF, World Bank at Bangkok rally
Thai farmers, fishermen and workers marched through Bangkok Friday as global finance and business leaders gathered for IMF and World Bank meetings, demanding a say in policies shaping their livelihoods.
Indonesian stocks dive 11% as MSCI weighs market reclassification
Indonesian stocks plunged more than 11 percent Friday as index compiler MSCI said it was "no longer appropriate" to maintain the country's emerging-market status, fuelling fears of an exodus of foreign investment.
'Mixed feelings': AI cracks centuries-old ciphers
Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the wartime missive written in code, creating a puzzle that went unsolved for more than 200 years -- until AI cracked it in a matter of hours.
Le Pen looms large as Macron enters final months on EU stage
The spectre of far-right leader Marine Le Pen winning France's presidency with a pledge to go head-to-head with the European Union is already giving Brussels the jitters -- and looming large over Emmanuel Macron's final months in power.
Fiji to deploy solar-powered Australian military drones at sea
Maritime drones powered by sun and wind that can stay at sea for months will patrol Fiji's waters for drug traffickers and other threats under a deal with Australia announced Friday.
ChangeNOW Announces NOW AI After Resolving Website Integration Vulnerability
On October 15, with the help of independent security researchers, we found a vulnerability affecting one of the integrations used on the ChangeNOW website. The vulnerability has now been fixed.
Pixagram Announces Free Account Creation for 250 New Users Daily Through 2026
Pixagram announces free account creation for up to 250 new members daily through the end of 2026. Built on the standalone Layer-1 Pixa blockchain, Pixagram is an anti-hierarchy social network where every post, vote, and comment is recorded as a signed on-chain transaction, with no ads and no cryptocurrency purchase required to get started.
US stocks end higher as AI shares stabilize
Wall Street stocks bounced back from a shaky start after disappointing inflation data on Thursday, while pressure on artificial intelligence shares moderated somewhat following a battering of Asian tech shares.
UniCredit says receives ECB green light for Commerzbank takeover
The European Central Bank has authorized the takeover of Germany's Commerzbank AG by UniCredit, the Italian bank said Thursday, calling it an "important milestone" that underscored confidence in its bid.
Houthis launch deadly attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden
The Houthis launched a deadly missile attack Thursday on the presidential palace in the Yemeni government's interim capital of Aden, as Saudi Arabia blamed Iran for the recent dramatic escalation in the long-running war.