Saudi Aramco's 1st quarter profit down about a fifth to $31B
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has reported a first-quarter profit of $31.88 billion, down nearly 20% from the same period last year as energy prices have sunk over global recession concerns
2023-05-09 21:48
UK official visits Hong Kong after years of strained ties
The first British minister visiting Hong Kong in five years said his country will not “duck” its historic responsibilities to people living in its former colony while engaging with China in areas they share common interests
2023-05-09 20:45
Australia forecasts first annual budget surplus in 15 years
The Australian government has forecast the nation’s first balanced annual budget in 15 years but warns that economic pressures such as persistent inflation will sink the country into deeper debt
2023-05-09 19:24
UK police under fire over coronation protester arrests
An anti-monarchy group says it plans to take legal action against London’s Metropolitan Police after several of its members were arrested as they prepared to protest the coronation of King Charles III
2023-05-09 17:51
Stock market today: Global shares decline ahead of reports
Global shares are mostly lower as investors take a wait-and-see view on the week ahead, including stubbornly high inflation across the economy
2023-05-09 16:46
Deal or default? Biden, GOP must decide what's on the table
Before President Joe Biden and congressional leaders can even try to avert an unprecedented U.S. government default, their initial challenge on Tuesday will be to agree on what exactly they’re talking about as they hold their first substantive meeting in months
2023-05-09 12:29
China exports up 8.5% in April in unexpected climb
Customs data shows Chinese exports grew in April by 8.5% to $295.4 billion compared with a year earlier, despite weakening global demand
2023-05-09 12:27
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks dismissal of indictment
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a dismissal of criminal charges against him, saying prosecutors have improperly turned civil and regulatory issues into federal crimes
2023-05-09 11:46
Dubai main airport sees over 21.2M passengers in early 2023
Dubai International Airport had over 21.2 million passengers pass through its terminals in the first quarter of this year
2023-05-09 11:23
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events
Disney has amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor
2023-05-09 10:24
Ukraine, Sudan conflicts fuel alarming surge in tuberculosis
Top U.N. officials and health industry leaders are demanding that the world invest more to develop new vaccines and tackle a surge in tuberculosis fueled by the impact of COVID-19 and conflicts including Ukraine and Sudan
2023-05-09 08:48
Amazon films, series to get wider distribution via licensing
Amazon says it will distribute original films and TV shows, like “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” to other media outlets for the first time
2023-05-09 08:24