Chinese Tech Giant Alibaba Posts 5% Quarterly Revenue Growth
The Hangzhou-based firm operates some of China's most widely used online shopping platforms, making its performance a bellwether for consumer sentiment.
Swedish Police Seize Nearly $1 Mn In Luxury Goods In One Week
One week after being given the power to seize luxury items from people not suspected of a crime, Swedish police said on Friday they had already confiscated items worth nearly $1.0 million.
COP29: TotalEnergies Chief Defends Oil's Climate 'Progress'
The head of French oil giant TotalEnergies admitted the sector's role in climate change on Friday but insisted it was making "continuous progress".
China Says To Scrap Export Tax Rebate For Aluminium, Copper
China's finance ministry said Friday it was cancelling export tax rebates for metals like aluminium and copper, and certain other goods, beginning next month.
Protests In Breakaway Georgian Region Over Russian Investment Deal
Police fired tear gas on protesters Friday in Abkhazia amid anger over a proposed deal with Moscow some fear will spoil the breakaway Georgian region's natural beauty.
Traders Scale Back Bets on December Rate Cut After Powell’s Comments
Federal Reserve officials are keeping the market on its toes over its rate-cutting plans. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank would approach its decision “carefully” at a talk in Dallas on ...
South Korea's LG To Pump Extra $1 Bn Into Vietnam Plant
South Korea's LG Display will inject another $1 billion into its factory in Vietnam, local authorities said Friday, pushing the firm's total investment in the country to more than $5.5 billion.
Dutch Govt Says Needs 'More Time' For Strategy On Anti-Semitism
The Dutch government needs "more time" to flesh out a strategy to fight anti-Semitism after last week's violence between Israeli football fans and locals, the justice minister has said.
Spanish Regional Leader Admits 'Mistakes' In Handling Deadly Floods
The head of Spain's eastern Valencia region admitted Friday to "mistakes" in handing the country's deadliest flood in decades that killed 216 people there.
Trump Promises To End Wars With A 'Strong Military'
US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday promised a "strong military", as he repeated his pledge to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
40 Arrests At Tense France-Israel Football Match I Paris
Police made 40 arrests at a tense football match between France and Israel in Paris but the city's police chief said on Friday the huge security operation had "worked very well".
Fire In Spanish Retirement Home Kills At Least 10
A fire erupted overnight in a retirement home in the northeastern Spanish town of Villafranca de Ebro killing at least 10 people, the emergency services said on Friday.