DODOMA, May 3 (Xinhua) — The death toll from flash floods caused by continuing torrential rains in Tanzania has risen to 161, Mobhare Matinyi, chief government spokesperson, said on Friday. Matinyi, who is also the director of Information Services, told a news conference in the national capital of Dodoma that the death toll climbed from … Read more
(Reuters) – Panama’s top court on Friday ruled the presidential candidacy of ex-President Ricardo Martinelli’s former running mate Jose Raul Mulino is constitutional, days before the election. Jose Raul Mulino joined the race in March as Martinelli’s replacement, after Martinelli was removed from the race due to a nearly 11-year sentence for money laundering. Recent … Read more
CHICAGO, May 2 (Xinhua) — Ford Motor Co. reported Thursday that it sold 179,588 vehicles in the United States in April, down 2.4 percent year on year. The U.S. automaker attributes the decline in sales to sales drop of F-Series trucks, Broncos and other SUVs, and rising interest rates. Nevertheless, Ford hybrid vehicles continues to … Read more
by Burak Akinci ANKARA, May 1 (Xinhua) — Soaring cafe and restaurant prices in Türkiye’s inflation-hit economic landscape are deterring discontent consumers from eating out as it has become a luxury for most. “I cannot afford to buy myself a lunch every day, the prices in cafes and restaurants have skyrocketed,” Yazgi Seckin, a university … Read more
NEW YORK, April 30 (Xinhua) — U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 570.17 points, or 1.49 percent, to 37,815.92. The S&P 500 sank 80.48 points, or 1.57 percent, to 5,035.69. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 325.26 points, or 2.04 percent, to 15,657.82. Read original article here Denial of … Read more
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s lower house on Tuesday approved a sweeping economic reform plan proposed by President Javier Milei in an overall vote, with lawmakers now set to vote on each article of the bills. (Reporting by Nicolas Misculin; Editing by Andrew Heavens) Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an … Read more
PUTRAJAYA: Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. This was confirmed by MACC top gun Tan Sri Azam Baki. He said the MACC is investigating allegations against Mohd Shukri’s son. “My officers also want him to answer several allegations against him,” the MACC chief said when contacted on … Read more
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s government will soon create an interministerial commission chaired by the Planning Ministry to unlock projects for integration in South America, a top official said on Monday. According to Renata Amaral, secretary of International Affairs and Development, a decree signed by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will establish the commission, … Read more
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has told allies that it will back the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to be NATO’s next secretary-general, a Turkish official said on Monday, an important step towards securing him the top job. NATO’s next chief will face the challenge of sustaining allies’ support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s … Read more
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine’s top commander said on Sunday Kyiv’s outnumbered troops had fallen back to new positions west of three villages on the eastern front where Russia has concentrated significant forces in several locations. The statement by Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi reflected Ukraine’s deteriorating position in the east that Kyiv hopes it can stabilise once … Read more
