
China Names Ex-Intelligence Official as HK Security Chief
China named a former top official from its secret intelligence agency the new head of Beijing’s national security
2023-07-19 13:17

World Bank Chief Eyes Corporate Philanthropy to Raise Funds
World Bank President Ajay Banga is preparing to pitch for private capital and corporate social responsibility funds to
2023-07-19 12:50

Chinese livestreamers set their sights on TikTok sales to shoppers in the US and Europe
Chinese livestreamers have set their sights on selling to TikTok shoppers in the U.S. and Europe
2023-07-19 12:23

India sets sights on home-mined minerals to boost its clean energy plans
Indian officials, including at Wednesday’s Group of Twenty ministerial talks on clean energy, want the country to expand its critical mineral mining operations and make its own clean energy infrastructure from start to finish
2023-07-19 11:49

Biden administration suspends funding for Wuhan lab
The Biden administration has suspended funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology following a monthslong review that determined that the Chinese research institute "is not compliant with federal regulations and is not presently responsible," according to a memo from the Department of Health and Human Services.
2023-07-19 11:28

Super PAC supporting Tim Scott places $40 million ad reservation
A super PAC supporting Sen. Tim Scott's presidential run is placing a $40 million TV and digital ad reservation -- the largest amount booked for any presidential candidate so far in the 2024 race.
2023-07-19 10:51

Chemicals for Mexican fentanyl not from China, embassy in Mexico says
MEXICO CITY Precursor chemicals used by Mexican cartels to make deadly opioid fentanyl do not come from China,
2023-07-19 10:46

First-gen iPhone sells at auction for almost 380 times its original price
A first-generation iPhone sold at auction Sunday for $190,373, roughly 380 times its original price of $499 when it went for sale in 2007
2023-07-19 09:57

Developing Asia on track to grow faster in 2023 - ADB
MANILA Developing Asia is on track to grow faster in 2023 from a year earlier as strong consumption
2023-07-19 09:28

Illinois Supreme Court upholds law eliminating cash bail
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state's historic move to ban cash bail is constitutional, overturning a lower court decision.
2023-07-19 08:58

Asia Stocks Rise in Wake of US Rally; Kiwi Climbs: Markets Wrap
Equity markets advanced in Asia as stocks extended their rally in the US while the New Zealand dollar
2023-07-19 08:50

At least 1 person was treated for 'heat-related discomfort' in a plane at a Las Vegas airport
First responders treated at least one person for "heat-related discomfort" in a Delta Airlines flight that experienced "uncomfortable temperatures inside the cabin" at Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport Monday, the airline said.
2023-07-19 08:50