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Europe's racial disparities cannot be untied from historical wrongs

In Portugal, which trafficked nearly 6 million Africans, more than any other European nation, the impact of the empire on the economy reached a substantial level around 1800

Donald Trump pledges to take jobs and factories from allies, China

The high cost of living and jobs are the top issues for Americans according to opinion polls

Volkswagen starts key pay talks with unions in shadow of plant closures

Other German automakers are feeling the pain too, with Mercedes-Benz and BMW cutting their profit forecasts in recent weeks due to weak demand in China

Developing nations seek help as leaders call for investment in clean energy

Giving his final major speech on climate change at a forum attended by clean energy business leaders, US President Joe Biden celebrated his $369 billion signature climate law

IAEA chief shows willingness from Iran to re-engage on nuclear file

Iran has stepped up nuclear work since 2019, after then-US President Donald Trump abandoned an agreement reached under his predecessor Barack Obama

Amid Israel-Hezbollah strikes, Lebanon says only US can stop fighting

Israel's offensive since Monday morning has killed 569 people, including 50 children, and wounded 1,835 in Lebanon, Health Minister Firass Abiad told Al Jazeera Mubasher TV

Probe into EY India office reveals it lacked labour welfare permit

The law caps the maximum working hours for adults at nine hours each day and 48 hours each week

Committed to engaging constructively with workers union: Starbucks CEO

In his Tuesday letter, Niccol also reiterated his commitment to creating a "great work environment" at the stores, and added that the company "values" direct relations with workers

Hyundai Motor India IPO gets approval from market regulator Sebi: Report

India is the third-biggest revenue generator globally for Hyundai after the U.S. and South Korea

Sebi probes six local investment banks over handling of small IPOs

The investigations follow efforts by Sebi to warn investors about the dangers of investing in some small businesses as well as plans for tighter rules for such IPOS

Gold prices hit record high over West Asia tensions, US Fed rate cut

Gold has risen 28% so far in 2024, as fears of an all-out war in the West Asia escalated

Israeli airstrike on Beirut kills Hezbollah commander, war fears rise

Israel is shifting its focus from Gaza to the northern frontier, where Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel in support of Hamas, which is also backed by Iran

US President Biden not giving up on Gaza ceasefire, hostages: White House

Biden will huddle with world leaders gathered in New York to work on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza and avert an all-out war in the Middle East, Sullivan said

NPCI eyes Africa, South America for digital payment push via UPI: CEO

Earlier this year, the NIPL signed deals with the central banks of Peru and Namibia to help them build real-time payment systems similar to UPI

EY India employee death: Probe finds firm lacking labour welfare permit

The law caps the maximum working hours for adults at nine hours each day and 48 hours each week

India's basmati rice exports surge after decision to remove floor price

India and Pakistan are the only growers of premium-grade basmati rice, and the Indian restrictions helped Pakistan gain market share in some categories

Israel and Hezbollah launch new attacks after deadly day in Lebanon

The strikes have piled pressure on Hezbollah, which last week suffered heavy losses when thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by its members exploded in the worst security breach in its history

Banks to rely on certificates of deposit to fund credit demand: Officials

Certificates of deposit (CDs) are debt instruments with maturities of less than one year issued by banks

Dissanayake's push for Sri Lanka economic change leaves IMF deal in limbo

Adding to the challenge, the prime minister's resignation on Monday meant the cabinet has been dissolved

West Africa becomes global terrorism hotspot as Western forces leave

The Sept. 17 attack was the most brazen since 2016 in a capital city in the Sahel, a vast arid region stretching across sub-Saharan Africa south of the Sahara Desert