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April 2026
Bank of England keeps interest rate at 3.75 pct
Trump says Iran blockade to stay until nuclear deal reached
They want to settle. They don't want me to keep the blockade. I don't want to [lift the blockade], because I don't want them to have a nuclear weapon,
The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing,
9th Digital China Summit opens in Fuzhou
High-speed railway pet consignment ready for May Day rush
Ahead of the May Day holiday, demand for the newly introduced high-speed railway pet consignment services has surged
Starmer "deeply concerned" about Golders Green stabbing amid rising antisemitic incidents
This is not an isolated incident. It is the latest in a spate of utterly vile attacks on the Jewish community,
U.S. Senate committee advances confirmation of Fed chair nominee Warsh
The Senate committee voted 22-1 for Powell's nomination as Fed chair in 2017, and Powell's term as Fed chair ends on May 15
A vote today by this committee to advance Mr. Warsh will bring the president one step closer to completing his illegal attempt to seize control of the Fed and to artificially juice the economy,
China adopts law to strengthen social assistance system
China's top legislature appoints new ministers of agriculture, emergency management
China adopts revision to Prison Law
China adopts law to strengthen social assistance system
China's manufacturing PMI at 50.3 in April
Japan's industrial output drops 0.5 pct in March amid Mideast conflict
In fiscal 2025, industrial output slipped 0.2 percent from the previous year to 101.2, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline
China Trends | Zero tariffs, real opportunities: A new chapter in China-Africa economic and trade ties
7 rescued, 17 bodies recovered after migrant boat breaks down off eastern Libya
Libya remains a major transit hub for irregular migrants due to its proximity to Europe and its long Mediterranean coastline
Singapore's employment growth moderates in Q1
Looking ahead to the second quarter, we expect the labor market to remain tight and continue to expand,
Although there are early signs of stabilization in April, expectations remain below pre-crisis levels in February. This suggests a more measured pace of hiring, with potential softening if external conditions weaken,
Xinhua News | China adopts law to strengthen social assistance system
Xinhua Commentary: Zero tariffs forge stronger China-Africa partnership toward shared prosperity
At a moment when globalization is buffeted by protectionism, China remains firm in its conviction that mutually beneficial and open cooperation is the right path forward and the common aspiration of all people
It adds a lot of security, especially from a supply point of view, as well as from a demand point of view, because it creates a better bond between South Africa and China,
China's non-manufacturing PMI drops to 49.4 in April
The business expectation index for the service sector stood at 55.4 in April, up 0.6 percentage points from a month earlier, indicating a strengthened outlook for positive market developments
U.S. aircraft USS Gerald R. Ford to leave Middle East in coming days: report
The Ford Carrier Strike Group began its latest deployment on June 24, 2025, departing from the U.S. state of Virginia for the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, later deploying to Latin America for counter-narcotics operations and then to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalated
The briefing signals that Trump is seriously considering resuming major combat operations either to try to break the logjam in negotiations or to deliver a final blow before ending the war,