China to hold ‘Two Sessions’ meeting amid bazooka-like stimulus debate

A Chinese flag flutters on top of the Great Hall of the People ahead of the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum (BRF), to mark 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, in Beijing, China October 18, 2023. Edgar Su | Reuters BEIJING — China is set this week to kick off … Read more

What to watch for as China’s major political meeting of the year gets underway

BEIJING — One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China’s legislature gets underway this week: the economy. The National People’s Congress annual meeting, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any signals on what the ruling Communist Party might do to reenergize an economy that is sagging under the weight of expanded … Read more

World Trade Organization ends meeting in UAE after failing to reach major agreements

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Negotiators taking part in a World Trade Organization meeting in the United Arab Emirates ended their summit early Saturday after failing to reach agreements on several major initiatives, the latest sign of turmoil within the global body. The WTO delayed its closing ceremony in Abu Dhabi by over a day … Read more

Brazil’s finance minister proposes global tax on the super-rich at G20 meeting in Sao Paulo

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s finance minister told his peers Thursday at a G20 meeting in Sao Paulo that countries should implement a global tax on the super-rich in an effort to tackle rampant tax evasion. Fernando Haddad said tax evasion can be resolved through international cooperation so that “these few individuals make their contribution … Read more

World Trade Organization to open biennial meeting in the United Arab Emirates as challenges loom

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The World Trade Organization will open its biennial meeting Monday in the United Arab Emirates as the bloc faces pressure from the United States and other nations ahead of a year of consequential elections around the globe. The WTO’s 164 member nations will discuss a deal to ban subsidies … Read more

Tom Cruise Splits From Russian Socialite Elsina Khayrova Days After Meeting Kids

Tom Cruise has allegedly split up with his Russian lover, Elsina Khayrova, a few days after reports claimed that he met her children. As we reported, the pair were romantically liked for the first time in December last year after they were seen getting cozy with each other at a private party in London’s Mayfair. … Read more

America Ferrera reveals ’embarrassing’ first meeting with Leonardo DiCaprio

America Ferrera recalled the meeting from the time she had seen ‘Titanic’ for the first time America Ferrera reveals ’embarrassing’ first meeting with Leonardo DiCaprio America Ferrera recalled her memorable first meeting with Leonardo DiCaprio. The Oscar-nominated actress recently appeared on the show Late Night with Seth Meyers on Friday where she shared that she … Read more

Meghan Markle releases first public statement after King Charles, Harry’s meeting

Prince Harry held a crucial meeting with King Charles in London without Meghan Markle, Archie and Lilibet Meghan Markle releases first public statement after King Charles, Harry meeting Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle has made her first public statement after her husband Prince Harry held a crucial meeting with his father King Charles following monarch’s … Read more

Prince Harry issues first public statement after meeting King Charles

Prince Harry held a crucial meeting with King Charles in London after the monarch was diagnosed with cancer Prince Harry issues first public statement after meeting King Charles Duke of Sussex Prince Harry has issued his first public statement after meeting his estranged father King Charles in UK following monarch’s cancer diagnosis. According to ET … Read more