New UN migration chief says private sector 'desperate' to take migrants despite negative narrative
The new head of the U.N.’s migration agency says the private sector is “desperate” for their countries to take in migrants to mop up labor shortages, especially in the West
2023-10-02 19:18
Georgia political group launches ads backing Gov. Brian Kemp's push to limit lawsuits
A political group linked to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is launching an ad campaign backing the Republican’s efforts to make it harder for people to file lawsuits and win big legal judgments
2023-10-02 19:16
US appeals court blocks venture capital fund's grant program for Black women
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -A federal appeals court on Saturday blocked a venture capital fund from moving forward with a
2023-10-02 17:26
Johnny's becomes Smile-Up. Japanese music company hit with sex abuse scandal takes on a new name
The Japanese entertainment company that has acknowledged its founder sexually assaulted hundreds of boys over the span of five decades has taken a new name: Smile-Up
2023-10-02 17:16
UK Treasury chief says he'll hike the minimum wage but rules out tax cuts while inflation stays high
Britain’s Treasury chief is announcing a hike in the national minimum wage
2023-10-02 15:57
The UAE holds an annual oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN COP28 climate talks in Dubai
The Emirati president-designate of the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks has called on oil and gas companies to be “central to the solution” to fighting climate change, even as the industry boosts its production to enjoy rising energy prices
2023-10-02 14:50
Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy
Business sentiment among big Japanese manufacturers improved in July-September for the second straight quarter, according to a central bank survey
2023-10-02 13:59
Analysis-Fed shines light on path to US bank capital relief trades
By Shankar Ramakrishnan A clarification of capital rules by the Federal Reserve may encourage U.S. banks to transfer
2023-10-02 13:52
Indonesian president launches Southeast Asia's first high-speed railway, funded by China
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway, which begins its commercial operations on Monday, a key project under China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative that will drastically cut the travel time between two key cities
2023-10-02 13:47
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan business confidence rises and US shutdown is averted
Asian shares are mostly higher in thin trading with many markets closed for holidays
2023-10-02 12:50
What to stream this week: Drake, 'Fair Play,' Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin last film
This week’s new entertainment releases include an album by Drake and another by Reba McEntire playing acoustic covers, the corporate thriller “Fair Play” starring Phoebe Dynevor from “Bridgerton,” and “Jane the Virgin” scene-stealer Jaime Camil hosts a new game show on CBS called “Lotería Loca.”
2023-10-02 01:27
Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here's what you need to know
Federal student loan borrowers will need to start making payments again this month after a three-year-plus pause due to the pandemic
2023-10-01 22:47