The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) came into force on Thursday after requisite quorum of 24 countries deposited their ratification instruments.

A Turkish court on Thursday handed down aggravated life sentences for some 56 ex-soldiers over their involvement in the defeated 2016 coup in Turkey, according to judicial sources.

A Turkish court on Thursday handed down aggravated life sentences for some 56 ex-soldiers over their involvement in the defeated 2016 coup in Turkey, according to judicial sources.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday backed Chinese tech-giant Huawei amid a U.S. ban on the company.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday backed Chinese tech-giant Huawei amid a U.S. ban on the company.

South Korea Thursday decided to expel a diplomat accused of leaking a phone conversation between the country’s president and his U.S. counterpart, local media reported.

South Korea Thursday decided to expel a diplomat accused of leaking a phone conversation between the country’s president and his U.S. counterpart, local media reported.

South Korea Thursday decided to expel a diplomat accused of leaking a phone conversation between the country’s president and his U.S. counterpart, local media reported.

Crude oil prices were mixed in Thursday’s trading start as Iran's oil exports showed month-on-month decreases in May, while market concerns persist over global oil demand due to troubled Sino-U.S.

Crude oil prices were mixed in Thursday’s trading start as Iran's oil exports showed month-on-month decreases in May, while market concerns persist over global oil demand due to troubled Sino-U.S.