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Australia to invest $718 mn in China-led Bank

Australia to invest $718 mn in China-led Bank

The Articles of Agreement for the new bank have been finalised and will be signed in Beijing on Monday June 29.

Syrians face ‘unspeakable suffering’ – UN

Syrians face ‘unspeakable suffering’ – UN

Both the Syrian government's forces and rebels are to blame for directly targeting civilians, the UN says.

India wheat imports hit 10-year high as rains damage crop

India wheat imports hit 10-year high as rains damage crop

Overall crop quality is seen taking a hit this year following heavy, untimely rain in northern and central grain-growing parts of India.

SA current account deficit narrows in 1st quarter

SA current account deficit narrows in 1st quarter

The South African current account deficit on the balance of payments narrowed to 4.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) on a seasonally adjusted annualised basis in the first

Investment fund, Greece in focus as Chinese Premier readies for EU trip

Investment fund, Greece in focus as Chinese Premier readies for EU trip

As Greece struggles with EU and IMF debt, Prime Minister Tsipras has opened discussion channels with Russian and Chinese leaders.

China to stage historic parade to mark WorldWar II victory

China to stage historic parade to mark WorldWar II victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin has already confirmed he will be attending the September 3 parade in Beijing.

Kurds seize another key ISIL position

Kurds seize another key ISIL position

The Kurdish defeat of ISIL in two military operations in Syria indicates the extremist group is vulnerable.

Russia mints coin to commemorate BRICS Summit

Russia mints coin to commemorate BRICS Summit

The coin's run will be limited to 1,500 and collectors are expected to snap many of them up.

Indian PM Modi condemns Afghanistan Parliament attack

Indian PM Modi condemns Afghanistan Parliament attack

India is building a white marble parliament in Kabul that is rising up next to the blasted ruins of the old king's palace.

China, India boost immigration to New Zealand to record highs

China, India boost immigration to New Zealand to record highs

Skilled migrants from Asia are being snapped up by New Zealand firms focused on expansion after recovering from the crisis of 2008.