China s economy in the first quarter grew faster than expected, official data released Tuesday by China s National Bureau of Statistics showed. MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (11:44 AM)

The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenji Okamura has commended the Sri Lankan authorities on the implementation of a strong program and excellent reform progress, says Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe. MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (1:24 PM)

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says he has received several requests urging him to run for president in the upcoming election. MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (3:45 PM)

At least 39 people have been killed in Pakistan after days of unusually heavy rains battered the country s southwest. MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (5:40 PM)

Australian police have declared Monday s stabbing at a Sydney church a religiously motivated "terrorist act". MORE..

16 Apr 2024 (2:03 PM)

Ghana has failed to agree a deal with two bondholder groups to restructure $13 billion of international bonds, the government said on Monday, in a blow to its efforts to swiftly emerge from default and economic crisis. MORE..

15 Apr 2024 (11:42 PM)