
Skepticism prevails as Chinese leaders promise to back private businesses to spur slowing economy
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government is promising to drag the economy out of a crisis of confidence aggravated by tensions with Washington, wilting exports, job losses and anxiety among foreign companies about an expanded anti-spying law
2023-07-31 11:59

Secret Deals With Russia Help Kim Jong Un Fund Nuclear Program
Reports of new types of sugar in the local markets. Satellite imagery of trains crossing borders. Cargo ships
2023-07-31 11:57

Hong Kong’s Economic Growth Slowed in Second Quarter, Chan Says
Hong Kong is likely to report the economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter than
2023-07-31 10:58

Some at BOJ baulked at ex-chief Kuroda's 'bazooka' stimulus - 2013 meeting minutes
By Leika Kihara TOKYO Some Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers baulked at former chief Haruhiko Kuroda's idea of
2023-07-31 08:45

Sunak to Outline UK’s Energy Security Plans Amid Green Backlash
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will outline plans to bolster energy security on a visit Monday to Scotland
2023-07-31 05:50

'Barbenheimer' box office success has reawakened America's moviegoing muscle
It's a tale of two movies and a box office triumph: "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" maintained incredible momentum into their second weekends.
2023-07-31 03:46

Nigeria's Tinubu appoints investigator to probe central bank - letter
ABUJA Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has appointed a financial watchdog to investigate the central bank, weeks after he
2023-07-31 02:16

Elon Musk reactivates Kanye West's Twitter account following X rebrand
X, formerly known as Twitter, has reinstated Kanye West's account on the social media platform. West will not be able to monetize his account, and no ads will appear next to his posts, the company told the Wall Street Journal on Saturday.
2023-07-31 00:17

Philippines need not match Fed's 25 bps hike - finance minister
MANILA The Philippines' finance minister said monetary authorities have room to pause on rate hikes in August despite
2023-07-31 00:15

Trump’s PAC to Report Legal Expenses Exceeding $40 Million
Donald Trump’s political action committee spent $40.2 million on legal costs in the first half of 2023 to
2023-07-30 23:50

Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against CNN over 'the Big Lie' dismissed in Florida
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN
2023-07-30 23:28

Italy minister says decision to join flagship Chinese scheme 'wicked'
Italy's defense minister called his country's decision to join a flagship Chinese infrastructure scheme "wicked," as the government weighs up whether continue as part of the scheme.
2023-07-30 22:51