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Donald Trump gestures during a cabinet meeting at the White House

Trump renews calls for ending quarterly reports for firms

US President Donald Trump today pushed for the US Securities and Exchange Commission to stop requiring quarterly earnings reports from companies and corporations and to have them report on a six-month basis instead.

Business • 15 Sep

Spanish singer Melody performing at Eurovision 2025

Spain threatens Eurovision boycott if Israel participates

Spain should boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel takes part, Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun has said, joining Ireland and other European nations threatening to pull out of the event.

Europe • 15 Sep

Aid flotilla sets sail for Gaza from Tunisia after delays

A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists has set sail from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's blockade and establish a humanitarian corridor to the Palestinian territory.

Middle East • 15 Sep

Chinese factory, consumer activity slow amid struggles

China's economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data today revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.

Business • 15 Sep

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R)

Rubio promises 'unwavering support' for Israel in Gaza

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vowed that Washington would provide "unwavering support" to Israel in achieving its goals in Gaza as he called for the eradication of Hamas.

Middle East • 15 Sep

DNA found at Kirk murder scene matched to suspect - FBI

DNA found at the scene of the murder of US conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has been matched to suspect Tyler Robinson, FBI director Kash Patel has said.

US • 15 Sep

People displaying Nepal's national flag burn tyres during a demonstration to condemn the police's deadly crackdown on protesters in Kathmandu

Nepal returns to calm as first female PM takes charge

Nepal's newly appointed interim prime minister began work today by visiting young protesters wounded in the deadly anti-corruption rallies that ousted her predecessor.

World • 13 Sep

Kirk killing suspect caught, widow vows to carry on fight

The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged to carry on her husband's work, after US authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured.

US • 13 Sep

Protesters took to the streets to condemn the grip on power of the Gnassingbé family, including current President Faure Gnassingbé

Togo summons EU rep for detained Irish citizen resolution

Togo summoned the EU ambassador to protest a European Parliament resolution on the detention of an Irish-Togolese national in the West African nation, according to an official document seen by AFP.