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BRICS Labour Summit opens today in Russia

BRICS Labour Summit opens today in Russia

Unorganised workers in India constitute 93 per cent of the country’s total workforce with no social security coverage.

Hollande meets Indian leaders in New Delhi

Hollande meets Indian leaders in New Delhi

France was one of just a few EU countries where the jobless rate had not fallen last year.

Iran not likely to back away from China, but …

Iran not likely to back away from China, but …

Iranian leaders had pledged to treat in kind powers who backed its position regarding nuclear power and lifting of sanctions.

China’s Xi enlists support of Iran for Silk Road revival

China’s Xi enlists support of Iran for Silk Road revival

Xi's BRICS partner, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Tehran in November.

Ahead of Geneva talks, Russian airstrikes boost Syrian forces

Ahead of Geneva talks, Russian airstrikes boost Syrian forces

Russia is opposed to Saudi Arabia organizing the opposition's delegation for talks.

A global market recovery?

A global market recovery?

Talk of stimulus in China, Europe and Japan, and an oil rally push markets up again.

Xi announces millions in aid, billions in loans for MiddleEast

Xi announces millions in aid, billions in loans for MiddleEast

Xi announced $10 billion in commercial loans & $10 billion in preferential loans to boost industrial cooperation between China & the Middle East.

Chinese set to buy one of Australia’s largest grain farms

Chinese set to buy one of Australia’s largest grain farms

The deal between John Nicoletti, Western Australia's biggest grain grower, and Hong Kong-based CK Life Sciences was finalized on Thursday.

Low oil prices punish global stocks

Low oil prices punish global stocks

Low oil prices and demand indicate the global economy is weak in 2016.

China, Arab states aim to conclude free trade talks within 2016

China, Arab states aim to conclude free trade talks within 2016

In Riyadh, Xi also pushed for Saudi participation in the ambitious Silk Road and Belt project of China.