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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is dealing with the economic fallout from the Iran crisis and mockery from US President Trump, who shared a 'Saturday Night Live' sketch, prompting UK ministers to discuss responses to energy prices.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held a constructive phone call, agreeing on the essential need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Following the discussion, Starmer is set to chair a Cobra meeting to address the Iran war and Middle East crisis.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected a P500-million cold storage facility and solar-powered irrigation projects in Camarines Sur, emphasizing government efforts to enhance farm productivity and food security.
The Philippine Palace announced another tranche of cash assistance for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to help them cope with the impact of rising fuel costs, which are attributed to the conflict in the Middle East.
One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has safely returned home in good health, confirmed Japan's top government spokesperson.
The result in Slovenia will relieve EU diplomats and means the incumbent will lead exploratory talks to form the next government It was a big weekend for election watchers around Europe! Slovenia’s…
The Indian government has initiated discussions to build consensus on delinking the women's quota from census and delimitation processes, exploring a lottery system to reserve one-third of constituencies for women.
The gilt rout deepened as traders are now betting on four interest rate rises from the Bank of England this year, with investors viewing the UK economy as highly exposed to an inflation shock.
An Accra High Court has sentenced 106 foreign nationals to prison for illegally entering Ghana, underscoring the government’s strict enforcement of immigration laws.
Israeli settlers have rampaged through West Bank towns for a second consecutive night, with reports of homes being torched and Palestinians beaten. This violence continues amidst claims of 'ethnic cleansing' and fatalities since the recent Israel-US attack on Iran.
The governor of Marinduque province in the Philippines is encouraging government and private sector workers, teachers, students, and businesses to wear traditional Lenten costumes as part of the province’s Holy Week observance.
Several transport groups in the Philippines are staging a two-day nationwide strike from March 26-27 to demand government action on rising fuel prices.
Transport groups in Bacolod City, Philippines, staged a strike to demand fair and immediate release of government aid to drivers and measures to reduce fuel prices.
Marie Collins, a pensioner who has been stranded in Cyprus since September and was wrongly declared dead, is now facing court over council tax in the UK.
A British national detained in Iran has issued a plea to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him to "step out of the shadows" and intervene in his case.
French food giant Danone is set to acquire Huel, a fast-growing UK company specializing in meal-in-a-bottle products, in a €1 billion deal to expand its presence in the 'complete nutrition' market.
Italians are participating in the second day of a referendum to approve the government's Constitutional reform of the judicial system, which aims to separate the career paths of judges and prosecutors.
An Iranian missile barrage has caused damage in several locations across central Israel, leading to scrutiny of Israel's Iron Dome air defense system after the strikes, which occurred near nuclear sites.
The Iloilo City government is considering additional measures to support public utility drivers facing financial strain due to increasing fuel costs and global oil supply uncertainties.
The Philippine Palace press officer justified the presence of two city mayors during a recent cash aid distribution event for public utility vehicle drivers, amidst government program implementation.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni announced she was voting in the referendum on her government's Constitutional reform of the judicial system.
The Delta State government has honored 16-year-old autistic teen cyclist Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke during his inspirational awareness ride from Enugu to Lagos, recognizing his efforts to promote autism awareness.
Indonesia is planning to save US$4.7 billion and considering fuel-saving measures, including one day of remote working per week for government and public sector employees, to mitigate the economic impacts of the Middle East war.
Italians are participating in the second day of voting for a referendum on the government's Constitutional reform of the judicial system, which aims to separate the career paths of judges and prosecutors.
A residential care center for the disabled in Incheon, South Korea, is being shut down by the district government after its chief was accused of sexually abusing 19 women under his care. The Ganghwa-gun office announced the administrative decision on Monday.