Uzbekistan tries to put fresh spin on its silk industry
In the shade of an almond tree, Zubayda Pardayeva began the age-old and barely profitable process of turning cocoons into silk that Uzbekistan wants to overhaul.
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Kenya police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at protesters after Ruto urges talks
Kenyan police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators in Nairobi on Thursday, as protesters returned to the streets despite President William Ruto scrapping contentious tax hikes after deadly clashes.
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Stock markets mostly drop, yen gains after 38-year low
Major stock markets mostly dropped Thursday as Europeans gears up for key elections, the US awaits inflation data and Japan contemplates measures to strengthen the yen.
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Tunisia town shuttered after Libya closes smuggler-linked border
Months into the closure of Tunisia's main border crossing with Libya, a haven for smugglers, shops are shuttered and unemployment has soared in the already-marginalised desert region, merchants say.
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Murray not giving up on Wimbledon farewell after surgery
Andy Murray remains hopeful he will play at Wimbledon but admits it is unlikely to be in the singles competition after undergoing surgery on a spinal cyst.
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H&M shares tumble over profitability concerns
Shares in H&M slid Thursday after the world's second biggest fashion retailer warned that the conditions to meet its profitability target for this year have become "more challenging".
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Stroll agrees new Aston Martin deal
Canadian Lance Stroll has signed a new deal with Aston Martin, the British team announced on Thursday.
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Kenya police fire tear gas at protesters after Ruto urges talks
Kenyan police fired tear gas at small groups of demonstrators in the capital Nairobi on Thursday, AFP journalists saw, a day after President William Ruto agreed to scrap contentious tax hikes and called for dialogue following deadly protests.
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Japan, Australia to face off in tough World Cup qualifying group
Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia were all drawn together on Thursday in the third stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in a "group of death" that also includes China.
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Two ultraconservative candidates exit Iran presidential race
Two ultraconservative candidates have pulled out of Iran's Friday presidential vote, leaving four contenders including one reformist still in the race.
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