• Cina USA

    As Washington Tries to Protect Tech, China Could Fight Back

    As the Trump administration takes on Beijing over intellectual property, global trade rules could favor China.

  • Malta

    16 bids for Menqa regeneration

    Sixteen groups ranging from yacht marina operators to the ferry company and ship repairers have expressed interest in the regeneration of the Marsa Menqa. Last May, Projects Malta issued a vague call for expressions of interest for the creek, and through various requests for clarification from the prospective bidders during the ...

  • Malta

    Ivan Grech concert raises €20,000 for ALS Malta

    Ivan Grech’s second solo concert, held on July 18, raised €20,088.38 for ALS Malta. This incorporates all revenue from ticket sales as well as donations. The cost of putting up the concert was covered through partners and sponsors. Ivan gave a two-hour show, performing some of his Winter Moods hits and also ...

  • Regno Unito

    Child sex abuse suspect, 70, agrees to UK extradition

    An elderly man wanted in Wales to face charges of child sex abuse and pornography dating back to the 1970s has agreed to be extradited to the UK.  Bryan Davies, 70, was taken to law courts in Valletta this afternoon after his arrest in Gozo, to face extradition proceedings after being ...

  • Malta

    PG share price reaches new record high

    The share index rebounded by a minimal 0.05% to 4,703.364 points today from its 13-day low of yesterday. However, trading activity continued to be characterised by low volumes as only €0.08 million worth of shares changed hands – the lowest in over two months. PG advanced by 4.4% to a fresh ...

  • Russia USA Iran

    Trump signs Russia sanctions law, but slams it as 'flawed'

    Updated 6.20pm US President Donald Trump grudgingly signed into law on Wednesday new sanctions against Russia that Congress had approved overwhelmingly last week, criticizing the legislation as having "clearly unconstitutional" elements. After signing a bill that runs counter to his desire to improve relations with Moscow, and which also affects Iran and ...

  • Vietnam

    Germany accuses Vietnam of kidnapping asylum seeker from Berlin

    Germany has accused Vietnam of kidnapping a former Vietnamese oil executive who was seeking asylum in Berlin and taking him home to face accusations of corruption. Berlin ordering a Vietnamese intelligence officer to leave Germany within 48 hours. It said it was considering further action to an "unprecedented" breach of German and ...

  • Regno Unito

    Paedophile suspect wanted in Wales is arrested in Gozo

    An elderly man who British police believe abused several children in Welsh care homes 40 years ago has been arrested in Gozo.   The 70-year-old suspect was taken into police custody today on the strength of a European Arrest Warrant, with local police acting on behalf of their UK counterparts at ...

  • Malta

    Local students offered 10 AUM four-year scholarships

    The American University of Malta has reserved 10 student places for a four-year course for local scholarship awardees.  The 10 scholarships will allow students to enrol in courses leading to a bachelor of science in accounting, business administration or game development. Awardees will also receive a regular student stipend from the ...

  • Cina Russia USA Iran Georgia (Country)

    Donald Trump signs 'seriously flawed' Russia sanctions bill

    President Donald Trump today signed what he called a "seriously flawed" bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, pressured by his Republican Party not to move on his own toward a warmer relationship with Moscow in light of Russian actions.The legislation is aimed at punishing Moscow for interfering in the 2016 ...