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 14:59
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 14:49
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 14:22
Y2K fashion has taken over. And Gen Z is loving it
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Y2K
2023-07-09 14:21
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 14:15
Privatized Britain’s Debt Load Is Now a Major Government Problem
For decades since they were privatized, the UK’s public service providers have favored inflation-linked bonds as a cheap
2023-07-09 13:45
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 13:29
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 12:46
Authorities swoop on Chinese restaurant that challenged customers to eat 108 dumplings
A restaurant in China that challenged its customers to eat more than 100 dumplings in return for a free meal has fallen foul of authorities, who are investigating whether it has violated the country's anti-food waste law.
2023-07-09 11:20
Ukraine's Zelenskiy brings home Azovstal commanders from Turkey on war's 500th day
KYIV (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy brought home from Turkey on Saturday five former commanders of Ukraine's garrison in Mariupol, a
2023-07-09 09:59
BBC looking into allegations of presenter's sexual misconduct
The BBC has confirmed it is looking into allegations of sexual misconduct by one of its presenters.
2023-07-09 08:47
Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic clues
Scientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be.
2023-07-09 08:26