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UK to Lift Minimum Wage by 4.1% to 12.71 from April 2026
The UK government has approved a 4.1% rise in the national minimum wage for workers aged 21 and over, increasing the rate to £12.71 per hour starting April 2026. The decision follows recommendations from the Low Pay Commission, which found rece...
Maersk to Resume Red Sea Route Once Regional Safety Improves
Maersk said it plans to resume shipping through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal as soon as...
Pope Leo Begins First Trip Abroad in Turkey & Lebanon
Pope Leo will make his first overseas trip as pontiff with a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon...
Japan Rejects China's UN Claim Over Taiwan Defence Remarks
Japan has pushed back against a letter China submitted to the United Nations accusing Tokyo of...
OpenAI and Jony Ive Finalize Prototype for New AI Hardware Device
OpenAI and renowned designer Jony Ive have confirmed that they’ve completed a prototype for their...
China Files UN Complaint, Warns Japan over Taiwan Comments
China has lodged a formal complaint at the United Nations against Japan, accusing Tokyo of...
Iran's Foreign Minister to Hold Talks with France on Nov. 26
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Paris on November 26 for talks with French...
French PM Pushes for 2026 Budget Despite Parliament Tensions
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday said his government remains determined to...
Burson Names HS Chung CEO for Asia-Pacific Region
Global communications agency Burson has appointed HS Chung as its new Chief Executive Officer for the Asia-Pacific region, expanding her responsibilities from North Asia to the entire APAC footprint. Her appointment takes effect on 1 Decembe...
Steel Billionaire Lakshmi Mittal Leaves UK Amid New Tax Rules
Lakshmi Mittal, the Indian-born steel magnate and longtime UK resident, is reportedly relocating from Britain amid looming tax changes by the Labour Party government aimed at the super-rich.
Turkey Hails Deal with Australia Over COP31 Hosting
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday welcomed the agreement reached with Australia over the hosting and leadership structure of the COP31 climate summit, calling it a clear and practical resolution to months of negotiatio...
UK to Freeze Rail Fares in 2025 Budget, First Time in 30 years
Britain’s Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will freeze rail fares in the upcoming budget, marking the first halt to fare increases in 30 years. The move covers season tickets, peak-return commuter fares, and off-peak returns between major citie...
