World Bank backs Morocco hydropower storage with $265m
The World Bank has approved $265 million to support Morocco’s Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Storage Project, a 300-megawatt clean energy facility planned for the country’s north....
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World Bank approves US$700 million loan for Jordan jobs
The World Bank approved a US$700 million loan for Jordan to support private investment, job creation and economic reforms. The financing falls under the Jordan...
Japan new car sales rise 1.8% in first half of 2026
Japan’s new car sales rose 1.8% in the first half of 2026, marking a second straight first-half gain for the domestic auto market. Automakers sold...
South Korea exports reach record US$102.25 billion in June
South Korea’s exports topped US$100 billion in a single month for the first time in June, setting a national record as semiconductor shipments nearly tripled....
Harry Kane lifts England into World Cup round of 16
England reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 after captain Harry Kane scored twice late in a 2-1 win over Congo DR at...
Mexico advances after 2-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup
Mexico advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday. The co-host beat Ecuador 2-0 at Mexico City Stadium. Julián Quiñones scored in...
DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 1,307 with 377 deaths
The Democratic Republic of the Congo reported 1,307 confirmed Ebola cases and 377 deaths late Monday, marking another rise in the outbreak in the country’s...
South Korea tourist spending hits record in May
Foreign tourist spending in South Korea reached a record 1.41 trillion won, or about $911 million, in May, as inbound card use rose sharply from...
India probes Rajesh Exports over gold trade records
Indian investigators said one of the country’s largest gold exporters paid its managing director about Rs17,000 a month, roughly $180, despite reporting consolidated revenue of...
Amazon sets $48B India investment plan through 2030
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and announced plans to invest $48 billion in India from 2026 to...