World economy

Differences persist as nations struggle to reach accord at COP21

12 Dec 2015

One Spaniard, 4 cops killed as Taliban strike in Kabul

12 Dec 2015

Climate talks closer to agreement on limiting global temperature: official

11 Dec 2015

India dismisses coal consumption criticism

11 Dec 2015

India, US moving towards “convergence” on key issues in Paris

11 Dec 2015

Syrian opposition unites to seek fresh talks

11 Dec 2015

The deeply divided Syrian opposition managed to cobble together a unified bloc during a meeting in Riyadh, but it remains unclear if and when talks with the Assad regime will take place

Mauricio Macri sworn in as Argentine president

11 Dec 2015

Underscoring the deep divisions in the Argentine polity, outgoing President Cristina Fernandez skipped the inauguration ceremony, during which Macri vowed openness and sweeping reforms

India to seek logical end to Doha Development Round at WTO

11 Dec 2015

India on Thursday said it will not sacrifice the development agenda of the Doha Round of trade negotiations to support the so-called trade facilitation measures

China cuts yuan reference rate to lowest since 2011

10 Dec 2015

The People’s Bank of China is thought to be conducting a ‘stress test’ in the currency market before the US Fed’s expected rate hike next week

New shorter draft of accord on climate change released

10 Dec 2015

Russia to hold talks with US, UN on Syria

10 Dec 2015

Turkey accuses Russia of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Syria

10 Dec 2015

Beijing under first ever “red alert” due to air pollution

09 Dec 2015

Donald Trump stands by call to control Muslims

09 Dec 2015

Several Republicans have warned that if Trump is the party's choice for the November 2016 election, his stance could hurt in a matchup with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton

UN agencies seek over $20 billion in funding, the largest humanitarian appeal in history

08 Dec 2015

US urges talks as opposition wins Venezuela polls

08 Dec 2015

Global emissions to see first fall during a period of economic growth: report

08 Dec 2015

COP21: Business, investors see multi-billion opportunity in green economy

08 Dec 2015

Sustainable Innovation Forum 2015 showcases technological innovation, cross-sector partnerships and finance for a low-carbon future

2,600-year-old tombs discovered in central China

07 Dec 2015

Greece approves austere 2016 budget

07 Dec 2015

Despite the tax hikes and spending cuts, which include sensitive pension cuts, the country’s debt is expected to grow to €328 billion or 188 per cent of GDP

US says working with India to salvage climate deal

05 Dec 2015

India, despite its green pledges, has long been targeted by the western media on its expansion plans of coal usage to meet its energy requirements

Hollande happy as Germany joins coalition against IS

05 Dec 2015

Norfolk Southern snubs $28-bn Canadian Pacific takeover bid

05 Dec 2015

The deal, at an enterprise value of around $37.8 billion, would have created a transcontinental rail company

Norfolk Southern snubs $28-bn Canadian Pacific takeover bid

05 Dec 2015

The deal, at an enterprise value of around $37.8 billion, would have created a transcontinental rail company

Norfolk Southern snubs $28-bn Canadian Pacific takeover bid

05 Dec 2015

The deal, at an enterprise value of around $37.8 billion, would have created a transcontinental rail company