Newsletter Nov 21, 2022

Charles III welcomes S.Africa president in first state visit of reign

Ramaphosa was last in London for the state funeral of the queen at Westminster Abbey in September.

Michael Bloomberg apologises for Boris Johnson speech criticising China

Michael Bloomberg apologised last week at a business forum hosted by the news agency he founded for remarks by British former Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticising China as autocratic.

COP27 delivers climate fund breakthrough at cost of progress on emissions

Countries closed this year's U.N. climate summit on Sunday with a hard-fought deal to create a fund to help poor countries being battered by climate disasters, even as many lamented its lack of ambition in tackling the emissions causing them.

Asia share markets fret on China COVID outbreaks, Fed outlook

Asian share markets turned hesitant on Monday as investors fretted about the economic fallout from fresh COVID-19 restrictions in China, while bonds and the dollar braced for more updates on U.S.

Marketmind: Don't doubt the dollar

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever.

Oil dips near 2-month lows as supply concerns ease

Oil prices hovered near two-month lows on Monday as supply fears receded while concerns over China's fuel demand and rising interest rates weighed on prices.

Tesla safety at centre of South Korean trial over fiery, fatal crash

In an upscale Seoul neighbourhood two years ago, a white Tesla Model X smashed into a parking lot wall.

World Cup kicks off with Qatar ruler's call to put aside divisions

Qatar's ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences, speaking as the host nation faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers and LGBT rights.

Chaos at Al Bidda Fan Fest before World Cup Opener

Chaotic scenes broke out inside and outside the fan festival at Al Bidda Park in Doha on Sunday an hour before the kick off of the opening World Cup match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador after organisers allowed too many fans to flood the precinct.

England launch bid for World Cup glory after Qatar slump to defeat

England, who meet Iran in Group B, will be desperate to start strongly as they target an end to their decades-long trophy drought after two near misses in recent years.

Empty seats tell story as Qatar World Cup party falls flat

Long before the final whistle at the spectacular Bedouin tent-inspired Al Bayt Stadium, the host nation's fans among the 67,372 crowd had started heading for the exits.