El Chapo's son, Sinaloa members face sanctions over fentanyl
The United States has sanctioned a son of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, three members of the Sinaloa cartel and two Mexican-based firms, alleging they trafficked fentanyl and other drugs into the U.S. Tuesday's sanctions came the day Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador was talking with President Joe Biden about immigration and the fentanyl crisis
2023-05-10 00:47
Spanish Civil Guard raid illegal wells amid drought
Spain’s Civil Guard says it has arrested 26 people in raids on illegal wells in the Andalusia region, as part of a widening crackdown on unauthorized water use amid a prolonged drought
2023-05-09 22:49
Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix
Nearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites
2023-05-09 22:48
Goldman settles gender discrimination suit for $215 million
Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay $215 million to settle a years-long class action lawsuit that claimed the bank discriminated against women when it came to pay, performance evaluations and promotions
2023-05-09 22:28
EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urging EU member nations to take trade measures against countries that help the Kremlin circumvent the bloc’s sanctions against Russia
2023-05-09 21:47
Biden, McCarthy start U.S. debt ceiling talks as clock ticks to default
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden and top Republican lawmakers will declare their positions face to
2023-05-09 21:30
UK official visits Hong Kong after years of strained ties
The first British minister visiting Hong Kong in five years said his country will not “duck” its historic responsibilities to people living in its former colony while engaging with China in areas they share common interests
2023-05-09 20:47
Biden to meet with congressional leadership as threat of national debt default looms
President Joe Biden is set to meet with congressional leadership on Tuesday amid a stalemate in Washington to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a default that would have catastrophic economic consequences.
2023-05-09 20:25
Australia forecasts first annual budget surplus in 15 years
The Australian government has forecast the nation’s first balanced annual budget in 15 years but warns that economic pressures such as persistent inflation will sink the country into deeper debt
2023-05-09 19:18
US small business optimism deteriorates in April, NFIB says
WASHINGTON U.S. small business confidence fell in April on worries about the near-term economic outlook and persistent worker
2023-05-09 18:28
Explainer-Washington edges closer to debt ceiling deadline
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden is due to meet on Tuesday with the top Republicans
2023-05-09 18:27
Smaller 2023 bonuses for U.S. investment bankers, asset managers -report
By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK Asset management executives and investment bankers working on mergers and acquisitions or equity
2023-05-09 18:26