Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Major A582 road scheme’s government funding boost welcomed by leaders
Blog Preston
·
July 27, 2025
A planning application to improve the Croston Road junction of the A582, which is still due to be determined, was submitted by Lancashire County Council in March.The proposed changes at this junction aim to enhance safety and traffic flow by...
Oil prices dip to settle at three-week low on US, China economic concerns
The Peninsula
·
July 27, 2025
Lower Manhattan Downtown Financial District urban architecture exterior in New York City, United States. Doha: Oil prices eased on Friday and settled at a three-week low as traders worried about negative economic news from the US and China and...
Labour Ministry issues new regulation on minimum periodic allowance for Omanis in private sector
The Arabian Stories
·
July 27, 2025
MUSCAT – The resolution, based on the Labour Law issued under Royal Decree No. 53/2023, and the Ministerial Resolution No. 541/2013, aims to enhance transparency and fairness in annual performance-based allowances, while safeguarding employee...
China and EU: Differences over Economy, Security Stand Out
The Japan News
·
July 27, 2025
Editorial 16:30 JST, July 27, 2025 The European Union and China are both dealing with pressure from the high tariff policy adopted by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. It appears to have been shown once again that even under such...
Culture minister hails Falcons on historic WAFCON win
Punch
·
July 27, 2025
The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, on Sunday hailed the Super Falcons of Nigeria over their historic win at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The women’s national football team came from two goals down in the...
Stay the course on economic stability: Delta
Financial Gazette
·
July 27, 2025
33 DELTA Corporation, the country’s largest beverage manufacturing firm, has implored authorities maintain the current economic stability and find non-inflationary ways of improving liquidity.In a trade update on Friday, the company secretary,...
Lebanon’s Finance Minister: No Sale of State Assets, But Strategic Partnerships Ahead
Asharq Al-Awsat
·
July 27, 2025
Lebanon is preparing to take a major step toward restoring financial stability by the end of this month, with Parliament expected to approve a draft law to restructure the banking sector. This legislation follows the adoption of the banking...
Trump set for high-stakes EU trade talks with Ursula von der Leyen during Scotland visit
Radio X
·
27 July 2025, 09:05 On Sunday, Mr Trump will meet the European Commission’s Ursula von der Leyen, with the EU appearing to be on the verge of signing a trade deal with the US. Picture: Getty Donald Trump will meet the European Commission president...
India's seafood exports gain competitive edge over Singapore and Vietnam with new UK trade deal
CNBC-TV18
·
July 27, 2025
Indian seafood exporters are set to gain significantly in the UK market following the signing of a new trade agreement that eliminates long-standing tariff disadvantages, the Ministry of Fisheries has announced. The "balanced" trade arrangement...
Why TCS Has Been Asked by Labour Ministry To Meet CLC; Know the Reasons and Company’s Response Over Hiring Delay of 600 Experienced Professionals
Latestly
·
July 27, 2025
New Delhi, July 27: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is reportedly under scrutiny over its hiring process, following concerns raised by a section of tech professionals. It is said that a group of experienced candidates has written to the...
Business News | Government to Support Sports Startups: PM Modi in Man Ki Baat
Latestly
·
July 27, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to support startups in the sports sector -- whether in management, technology, or manufacturing to boost innovation and growth in the industry. In his 124th 'Mann Ki...
Trade minister admits gaffe over Trump-Albanese beef talks
Brisbane Times
·
July 27, 2025
Albanese insisted that “this wasn’t a political decision”, saying it was “absolutely” a coincidence that the Department of Agriculture decided to lift the restrictions after loud complaints from Trump. “There has been an independent review, it...
Business News | Government to Support Sports Startups: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
Latestly
·
July 27, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to support startups in the sports sector -- whether in management, technology, or manufacturing to boost innovation and growth in the industry. In his 124th 'Mann Ki...
Home minister: No complaints against security forces from ‘Turun Anwar’ rallygoers proof govt respects right to assemble
Malay Mail
·
July 27, 2025
KULIM, July 27 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has expressed satisfaction with the security measures during the opposition-led rally in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, which drew an estimated 18,000 participants. He said security...
Hong Kong economy set for continued growth in second quarter, Paul Chan says
South China Morning Post
·
July 27, 2025
Hong Kong’s economy is set for continued growth in the second quarter, the finance minister has said, as the government vows to step up measures to promote retraining, encourage technology upgrades and support employment. Financial Secretary Paul...
Donald Trump set to meet Ursula von der Leyen for trade talks on Europe and US
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
·
July 27, 2025
Donald Trump will meet the president of the European Commission as gets to work during his five-day visit to Scotland. The US President flew into the country on Friday night and was then seen playing golf at his Trump Turnberry resort yeterday....
Government urged to act as one pub closes every day
Farmers Guide
·
July 27, 2025
27th July 2025 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak According to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association, one pub is set to close every single day in 2025 across Great Britain. Stock photo. The industry body, which represents more than...
WATCH | UĦM boss Josef Vella: ‘The government is hearing us but not listening’
Malta Today
·
Disappointed by the government’s unilateral decision to abandon plans to introduce mandatory union membership, UĦM CEO Josef Vella tells Kurt Sansone the notion of social dialogue is being undermined by the government. To say that Josef Vella is...
$140 MILLION IMF BOOST: A STRONG ENDORSEMENT OF ZAMBIA’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Zambian Observer
·
July 27, 2025
$140 MILLION IMF BOOST: A STRONG ENDORSEMENT OF ZAMBIA’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a $140 million tranche to Zambia, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s economic reform agenda. Finance...
IMF dishes out $184 million to Zambia as economy shows signs of recovery
Zambian Observer
·
July 27, 2025
IMF dishes out $184 million to Zambia as economy shows signs of recovery THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released US$184 million to Zambia following a successful review of the country’s economic reform programme, bringing the total...