New Chinese ambassador to US taking office amid disputes over trade, access to technology, Taiwan
China's new ambassador to the U.S. is taking office amid disputes over trade, access to computer chips and Washington's support for self-governing Taiwan
2023-05-24 14:15
Israel's Netanyahu and allies pass new budget with sweeping grants for settlements, ultra-Orthodox
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has passed a new two-year budget, a step that could bring some stability to his coalition and clear the way for it to press ahead with its religious, pro-settlement agenda
2023-05-24 13:54
New Zealand's central bank raises key interest rate to 5.5% but signals next move will be a cut
New Zealand’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to 5.5% but signaled its next move would be a cut, sparking a sell-off in the currency
2023-05-24 13:25
Ukrainian refugee brings family coffee firm to Dorset
Amer Al Atti is hoping to start production after importing his firm's roasting equipment from Kyiv.
2023-05-24 13:21
Putin’s Central Bank Is Also on the Battlefield in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin has increasingly put Russia’s economy on a war footing since his invasion of Ukraine. The
2023-05-24 13:15
China App Trains Government Workers on Keeping State Secrets
China is stepping up training at its government agencies, universities and state-owned enterprises on how to safeguard state
2023-05-24 12:26
Chip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal
The move comes as a trade row centred on the tech industry intensifies between Washington and Beijing.
2023-05-24 11:59
Here’s How Thailand’s PM Race Could Play Out as Talks Drag On
Talks over forming Thailand’s next government are well into their second week and there’s still no sign that
2023-05-24 11:58
Singapore Orders Review After Outcry Over Ministers’ Rents
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ordered a review after questions were raised in parliament and on social
2023-05-24 11:52
New Zealand Signals Tightening Cycle Done After Raising Rate
New Zealand’s central bank raised interest rates by a quarter-percentage point and unexpectedly signaled that no further policy
2023-05-24 11:46
Supreme Court's Roberts says committed to 'highest standards of conduct'
By Jacqueline Thomsen U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said on Tuesday that the court is considering
2023-05-24 10:47
Covid Kills One Person Every Four Minutes as Vaccine Rates Fall
After more than three years, the global Covid emergency is officially over. Yet it’s still killing at least
2023-05-24 10:47