Agric programmes perfectly aligned for Rural Development 8.0
All the dominos are now perfectly lined up for the realisation of the country’s Rural Development 8.0 strategy, with the Government through robust support programmes, targeting to use farming as a vehicle for the industrialisation of rural areas.
Fund managers are turning more pessimistic on the USD
Asset managers are turning ever more bearish on the dollar amid bets that the Federal Reserve may be approaching the peak of its interest-rate hike cycle.
United’s row won’t shake Portugal, says Ronaldo
DOHA. — Cristiano Ronaldo says he will “speak when he wants” and his row with Manchester United will not “shake” his Portugal team at the FIFA World Cup. United are…
Russia’s mission notifies UN chief of Kiev’s brutal treatment of POWs
According to Dmitry Polyansky, First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, Moscow will “continue to draw the attention of foreign colleagues to these and other crimes…
High-yield party returns to the emerging markets
Yield hunting is back in emerging markets with a force not seen for 17 years.
Qatar critic Denmark meet Tunisia at WC
DOHA — When Denmark meets Tunisia in the FIFA World Cup today it will pit one of the most outspoken critics of the tournament being hosted by Qatar against one…
Iger returns to Disney as chief exec
FORMER Disney boss Bob Iger is making a shock return to the firm – less than a year after he retired. He has been brought back by the media giant…
Novak Djokovic claims sixth ATP finals
TURIN. — Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic said there is no “end zone” for his career after becoming the oldest ATP Finals champion on Sunday, matching Roger Federer’s record six…
US not in position to force allies to take sides against China
Recently, China’s surrounding areas, especially the region of Southeast Asia, have attracted much attention, with several major summits taking place. China and the US are actively engaged in summit diplomacy, not only holding summit between the two sides’ heads of state, but also holding bilateral dialogues with leaders of other countries respectively to promote their own international agendas and foreign policies.
Swift makes history at US music awards
Taylor Swift swept the board at the American Music Awards, taking home all six of the awards she was nominated for. The pop megastar won the biggest prize of the…











