Thailand has a new leader but it's not the one most people voted for. Here's why
Tuesday was a dramatic day in Thailand as parliament staved off a potential political crisis by finally voting for a new prime minister as one of the country's most polarizing figures returned from a 15-year self exile.
2023-08-23 17:51
China, Russia and other emerging economies turn to main summit agenda in South Africa
Leaders of some of the developing world’s most important economies are turning to the main business of their summit in South Africa after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge
2023-08-23 17:50
India's retail inflation surges on food prices in challenge to Modi government
(This Aug. 14 story has been corrected to say food inflation rose 11.51% in July, not June, compared with revised
2023-08-23 17:50
Who is Greg Gutfeld's wife? 'The Five' host Greg Gutfeld met partner while working for Maxim magazine
The way Greg Gutfeld met Elena Moussa was just like a rom-com and they have been together for more than a decade
2023-08-23 17:45
Surprisingly durable US economy poses key question: Are we facing higher-for-longer interest rates?
A year ago, Chair Jerome Powell warned that to fight high inflation, the Federal Reserve would continue to sharply raise interest rates, bringing “some pain” in the form of job losses and weaker economic growth
2023-08-23 17:25
Unsealed documents detail how authorities justified the raid of a Kansas newspaper
Newly unsealed court records provide insight into how law enforcement justified a highly unusual raid of the office of a Marion, Kansas, newspaper -- a decision that has drawn widespread condemnation from news organizations and press freedom advocates.
2023-08-23 17:21
Euro-Area Downturn Quickens as Service Activity Starts Shrinking
The contraction of private-sector activity in the euro area intensified in August as services ceased being a bright
2023-08-23 17:16
Tonga country profile
Provides an overview of Tonga, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island nation.
2023-08-23 16:57
Tonga media guide
An overview of the media in Tonga, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-23 16:50
Uzbekistan country profile
Provides an overview of Uzbekistan, including key events and facts about this central Asian country.
2023-08-23 16:21
Fukushima disaster: What happened at the nuclear plant?
A tsunami struck the Japanese plant in 2011, leading to the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
2023-08-23 16:16
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed ahead of Fed Chair speech and Nvidia earnings
Asian markets are trading mixed ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech later in the week
2023-08-23 15:20