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Virtual reality entertainment group reports expansion and stronger trading
Immotion Group, the Salford-based virtual reality entertainment specialist, says first quarter trading has been more than double that of the previous year, as it revealed expansion of its operations in the US and UK, including a Manchester site. In a trading
Japan, Philippines to Bolster Defense Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions
Japan and the Philippines agreed on Saturday to consider facilitating “reciprocal visits” to strengthen defense cooperation amid regional tensions in the
Tottenham offered chance to beat Arsenal to �30million attacker transfer
Tottenham have reportedly been offered the transfer of Real Madrid attacking midfielder Marco Asensio ahead of the summer. The Spain International is no longer a regular at Madrid, and it seems his agent is working on getting his client out of the club at the
Man United transfer plans revealed as world class England trio among main priorities for new manager
Manchester United have reportedly devised their summer transfer window plans, and it involves a major revamp in midfield. According to the latest transfer news, Man Utd could be ready to pursue as many as three top signings in the middle of the park, with
India extends COVID-19 boosters to all adults; some must pay
NEW DELHI (AP) — India began offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all adults on Sunday but limited free shots at government centers to front-line workers and people over age 60. The doses, which India is calling a “precautionary” shot
Guangzhou closes to most arrivals as China’s outbreak grows
BEIJING (AP) — The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities. Shanghai has taken the brunt of the surge, with another 26,087 cases announced on Monday, only 914 of
Asian stocks follow Wall St down amid US interest rate fears
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Monday after the Federal Reserve indicated it might raise interest rates more aggressively to cool U.S. inflation. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and South Korea all declined. Oil fell more than $2 per
Live Updates | New Zealand sending transport plane, money
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand will send a military transport plane and a support team of 50 to Europe, as well as give money to Britain to buy weapons, as it significantly steps up its response to the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said
World Bank projects Ukraine's economy to shrink by 45 pct this year
WASHINGTON, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Ukraine's economy is expected to shrink by 45.1 percent this year, and Russia's economy is projected to contract by 11.2 percent, the World Bank said Sunday. The Russia-Ukraine conflict and sanctions on Russia are hitting
UNDP joins Bangladesh efforts to accelerate economic growth
DHAKA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) have deepened their partnership towards the implementation of an economic development program. The two
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, April 11
SYDNEY -- Prolonged delays at Australia's busiest airport, Sydney Airport, has seen travelers waiting hours amid worker shortages and a rush for domestic travel ahead of the Easter holidays. The disruptions have now entered into the
Islamic State morphs and grows in Pakistan, Afghanistan
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — Basheer was a young Taliban fighter barely out of his teens when the Islamic State group took over his village in eastern Afghanistan, nearly eight years ago. The militants rounded up villagers identified as Taliban and killed
Foreigners sell S.Korean stocks for 3 months in March
SEOUL, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Foreign investors sold South Korean stocks for the third straight month in March owing to the global stock market jitters, caused by geopolitical risks in Europe, financial watchdog data showed Monday. Offshore investors dumped a
Blast inside chemical factory in India's western state kills 6
NEW DELHI, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Six workers were killed Monday in a blast inside a chemical factory in the western Indian state of Gujrat, police said. The blast took place at the unit in Dahej industrial
Woods to play British Open, unsure about US Open and PGA Championship
Augusta: Tiger Woods completed what amounted to a ceremonial walk around Augusta National yesterdaybefore announcing that he would play the British Open at St. Andrews in July. Woods, however, did not confirm his participation in the next two majors, the May
Masters win will not go to Scheffler's head, says caddie Scott
Augusta: Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is golf's new leading man but his family will make sure success does not go to his head, according to his caddie Ted Scott. Moments after completing a Masters caddie hat-trick, having previously won with Bubba Watson
Elon Musk won’t be joining Twitter’s board of directors after all
The news follows a weekend of tweets from Musk suggesting possible changes to Twitter ...
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard to face off in defamation trial
Depp is suing his former partner over a 2018 op-ed she wrote in the Washington Post, in which she discussed her experiences of domestic abuse ...
Shanghai continues to bear brunt of Covid-19 surge in China, adds 26,087 new cases
On Sunday, the city of 26 million people had reported nearly 25,000 locally transmitted Covid-19 infections. ...
Ukraine says 1,200 bodies found near Kyiv as east braces for onslaught
By Herve Bar Ukraine said Sunday it had found more than 1,200 bodies in the Kyiv region, the scene of atrocities allegedly committed by Russian troops, as residents in the country’s east braced — or fled — ahead of an expected massive
Exiled by Russian Bombs, Shakhtar Donetsk Embraces Its Journey
Shakhtar Donetsk was forced from its home city and then its country by Russian invasions. Its next stop? A series of exhibition games that will raise money for the war effort. ...
Will the Ukraine war be a catalyst for our climate change targets?
The consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine are difficult to predict. While much has been made of how President Vladimir Putin’s invasion has united the West, it has also disrupted the global order and fractured long-standing economic ties. On the one hand,
"Hang On": Hot Air Balloon Crashes In US, Passengers Cling For Life
After the video clip went viral, many social media users lauded the guide of the hot air balloon for remaining calm during the incident. ...
Ukraine Hospital Train Ferries Patients To Safety Hoping "Worst Is Over"
As the hospital train sped away from the frontline in war-torn Ukraine, electrician Evhen Perepelytsia was grateful he would soon see his children again after almost losing his life. ...
Macron Vs Marine Le Pen: Where France's Presidential Candidates Stand
The French will decide on April 24 whether to re-elect pro-business centrist President Emmanuel Macron or blow up decades of mainstream consensus in favour of far-right Marine Le Pen. ...
NYC official suspended for naked appearance on work Zoom call
Blurry video shows Tolozano with a woman while other employees try to figure out what was going on
Explained: 'Non-Dom' Tax Status Claimed By UK's Rishi Sunak's Wife
It has emerged that Chancellor Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty, claims non-domicile (or "non-dom") tax status, meaning that she does not have to pay UK taxes on income earned elsewhere. This... ...
Arif Alvi not to resign following PM Khan’s ouster: report
Islamabad: Pakistan President Arif Alvi has decided against resigning from his office, media reports said on Sunday, days after the Supreme Court restored the National Assembly which was dissolved by him on the advise of
Victoria and David Beckham's son Brooklyn ties the knot in a glitzy Floria wedding
Time really flies and if you want to measure just how fast it flies, read this — Victoria and David Beckham's son just got married. Yes, Posh Spice has a son old enough to get married — we're shocked too. The 23-year-old tied the knot with Nicola Peltz, the
