Envy in Papua New Guinea as Chinese money pours in
In Papua New Guinea's capital, shanty towns without electricity or water that surround modern high-rise buildings are soon to be joined by a new project in the coastal...
2023-05-21 16:21
Biden to Speak With McCarthy on Stalled Debt-Limit Talks
President Joe Biden will hold a call with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy about the debt-ceiling and budget negotiations
2023-05-21 16:18
Greece votes in first election since international bailout spending controls ended
Greeks are voting in the first parliamentary election since their country’s economy ceased to be subject to strict supervision and control by international lenders who had provided bailout funds during its nearly decade-long financial crisis
2023-05-21 15:59
Australia’s Minimum Wage Gain Must Match Inflation, Burke Says
Australian Employment Minister Tony Burke strongly backed an increase in the minimum wage that matches inflation, arguing the
2023-05-21 14:57
Hong Kong Chief to Visit Singapore, Asean Members in July: SCMP
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is planning to lead a one-week delegation to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia
2023-05-21 14:57
Why Is China Suddenly Shutting Down Concerts and Events?
Saturday’s “What the Folkstival” outdoor concert was meant to kick off in the early afternoon in a Beijing
2023-05-21 14:25
UK’s Bond Bears Hunker Down Before Big Week for Economic Data
UK bond bears are going into a week of key economic data undaunted. Swaps trading suggests any respite
2023-05-21 13:24
Polls open in Greece's first election since international bailout spending controls ended
Polls have opened in Greece’s parliamentary election, the first since the country’s economy ceased to be subject to strict supervision and control by international lenders who had provided bailout funds during its nearly decade-long financial crisis
2023-05-21 13:21
Analysis-Vodafone's new CEO faces tough calls to reconnect with investors
By Kate Holton and Paul Sandle LONDON When Vodafone named Margherita Della Valle as CEO last month, investors
2023-05-21 13:17
Biden Seeks to Call McCarthy After Debt-Limit Talks Hit Impasse
President Joe Biden directed his aides to schedule a call on Sunday with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, after
2023-05-21 12:58
Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars
Unfounded claims about Indiana University’s sex research institute, its founder and child sex abuse have been so persistent over the years that when the Legislature prohibited the institute from using state dollars, one lawmaker hailed the move as “long overdue.”
2023-05-21 12:28
Meloni and Trudeau Spar on LGBTQ Rights in Unusual G-7 Disunity
The prime ministers of Italy and Canada took potshots at each other over LGBTQ rights, an unusual display
2023-05-21 12:22