Business
Stokes to close its less profitable stores in restructuring process
Canadian independent tableware and kitchenware retailer Stokes has commenced a restructuring process aimed at securing its future growth and profitability. The proceeding was initiated under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement...
Tractor-driving French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest the adoption of a trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries they fear would...
Senegal’s radical government claims ‘large victory’ in legislative polls
The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections with most of the votes already counted.It said the ruling party, Pastef, had won with a "large majority".A victory...
Malaysia govt rejects claim ‘millions of Chinese’ granted citizenship
Malaysia has only granted citizenship to 103 Chinese nationals in the past decade, contrary to misleading claims on social media that the Chinese population in the country increased by...
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls on military to prepare for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his country's military to focus all efforts on completing war preparations, state news agency KCNA reported on Monday.KCNA reported Kim...
Chicago’s Lycee French Market brings French culture to holiday season
CHICAGO – You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of France in Chicago.One weekend in November, the halls of Lycee Francais School are transformed into a...
Nordic neighbours release new advice on surviving war
On Monday, millions of Swedes will start receiving copies of a pamphlet advising the population how to prepare and cope in the event of war or other unexpected crises.“If...
German manufacturers warn of the sector’s ‘formidable crash’
German business owner Hans Beckhoff says the country's manufacturers are struggling [Beckhoff Automation] In the 44 years since Beckhoff Automation opened for business, owner Hans Beckhoff says he hasn’t...
At least 34 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza
An Israeli air strike on a five-storey residential block in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza has killed at least 34 people, the local civil defence agency says.The agency, quoted...
Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi at G20 summit
Sir Keir Starmer is due to meet with President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit this week, with the government saying it wants "stable and pragmatic engagement" with China.The...
