European retailers, including Hennes & Mauritz and Inditex which owns Zara, have said they will…
Asia
Dhaka building collapse: Owner Mohammed Sohel Rana arrested
The owner of a building that collapsed in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, killing hundreds of…
Philippine mayor in deadly ambush
Gunmen have killed at least 10 people in an ambush on a local mayor in…
Pakistan political offices bombed in Kohat and Peshawar
Bomb attacks by the Taliban on the campaign offices of election candidates have left at…
Iraq Sunni unrest prompts TV channel licence suspension
Iraqi authorities have suspended the licences of 10 satellite channels because of a rise in…
Food price hikes raise concerns in Iran
Iranian newspapers warn that a new wave of price hikes could stir greater discontent less…
Australia’s central bank to invest in Chinese bonds
Australia's central bank is planning to invest around 5% of its foreign currency reserves in…
Etihad Airways to take 24% stake in India’s Jet Airways
Etihad Airways is to take a 24% stake in India's budget carrier, Jet Airways.
Toyota top selling automaker despite China fall
Toyota held onto its status as the world's top-selling automaker in the first quarter of…
South Korea economic growth hits two-year high
South Korea's growth rate hit a two-year high in the first three months of the…