One Country’s Covid Restrictions Are Turning Into a Moneyspinner
Most countries couldn’t wait to dismantle travel curbs that were used to contain the coronavirus. Azerbaijan is gaining
2023-07-09 14:55
Y2K fashion has taken over. And Gen Z is loving it
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Y2K
2023-07-09 14:29
South Korean lawmakers berate IAEA chief over Japanese plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater
South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant during a tense meeting in Seoul on Sunday, with protesters screaming outside the door
2023-07-09 14:27
Ukraine’s 39-Year-Old Arms Chief Ramps Up Production in Face of Missile Hits
Just months after he was tapped to oversee Ukraine’s arms industry, Oleksandr Kamyshin says it produced more mortar
2023-07-09 14:26
Yellen says Washington might 'respond to unintended consequences' for China due to tech export curbs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Washington will listen to Chinese complaints about security-related curbs on U.S. technology exports and might “respond to unintended consequences” as she ended a visit to Beijing aimed at reviving strained relations
2023-07-09 14:19
Israel Says Iran-Backed Militia Is Setting Up Illegal Outposts
Israel says Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia in southern Lebanon, has set up more than two dozen military outposts
2023-07-09 13:50
Saudi Oil Cuts Throw Last Year’s Standout Economy Into Slow Lane
Saudi Arabia’s decision to extend its oil production cuts — part of a so far largely unsuccessful bid
2023-07-09 13:16
From poverty to power, new California Speaker seeks Democratic caucus unity but offers few details
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has assumed one of the most influential political offices this month
2023-07-09 13:15
China’s Flood of Plastic, Yellen Departs: Sunday Asia Briefing
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen completed her task in Beijing today, potentially adding a small measure of relief
2023-07-09 12:50
AI can't replace Mickey Mouse, says voice of Disney mascot
Aw, gee! The technology driving artificial intelligence sure is swell, but it could never capture the essence of Mickey Mouse, according to the...
2023-07-09 09:58
Yellen says US-China ties on 'surer footing' as wraps up visit
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that her talks with top Chinese officials have put ties on "surer footing", as she wrapped up a trip aimed at stabilising fraught...
2023-07-09 09:51
Yellen says China, U.S. have significant disagreements that must be communicated clearly, directly
BEIJING U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said 10 hours of bilateral meetings with senior Chinese officials in recent
2023-07-09 09:29