Ecuador reopens mining concession registry after seven years
Ecuador’s mining ministry announced on Monday the launch of a new registry of concessions for the first time in seven years in an effort to attract more mining projects to the South American country and curb illegal operations. The prior…
Former France Striker Bernard Lacombe Dies Aged 72
Former Lyon and Bordeaux striker Bernard Lacombe, who won Euro 1984 with France, died on Tuesday at the age of 72 after a long illness. Lacombe began his career with hometown club Lyon and had a brief spell at Saint-Etienne…
Sri Lanka has ‘no room for policy errors’ in economic reforms, IMF says
Sri Lanka has made substantial progress on an IMF-supported economic reform program, but more work is needed to reduce the Asian country’s 24.5% poverty rate, tackle corruption and reduce domestic debt, the global lender’s No. 2 official said Monday. In…
Bank of England to keep interest rates at 4.25 per cent
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 4.25 per cent after inflation jumped in April and policymakers remain “nimble” to the evolving economic backdrop. The MPC has voted to cut rates at every other meeting since…
U.S. Lawmaker, Husband Shots Dead
U.S. Lawmaker, Husband Shots Dead A Democratic state legislator, Melissa Hortman, and her husband, Mark, were killed by a shooter on Saturday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed. A shooter pretending to be a police officer shot the House…
The Grammys Add New Country Category for 2026
Grammy trophies sit in the press room during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas. David Becker/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Country music is getting a new Grammy category:…
Family of Five Killed in India Plane Crash Days Before Starting Life Abroad
Five members of a family from Banswara in Rajasthan were among the victims of a catastrophic India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on Thursday, moments after takeoff. The deceased family from Banswara have been identified as Pratik Joshi, a…
India to London plane crashes with 242 people on board
A plane carrying 242 people, including 53 British nationals, to London Gatwick has crashed in India. Local police said there appeared to be no survivors after the Air India flight came down in a residential area near Ahmedabad Airport shortly…
Inter appoints Cristian Chivu as new coach
Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, was on Tuesday granted the chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 of Enugu” in recognition of her work in advancing women’s empowerment and promoting social development throughout Nigeria. The ceremony took place during…
Thomas Frank set to take over at Tottenham
Thomas Frank set to take over at Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the appointment of Brentford boss Thomas Frank as their new head coach, with a verbal agreement now in place between the two parties. Multiple sources…