Biden Administration to Forgive $39 Billion in Student Debt
The US Department of Education will forgive $39 billion in student debt by updating a technical requirement under
2023-07-14 21:47
Russia's Duma votes for law to ban gender reassignment surgery, in further crackdown on LGBTQ rights
The Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, has voted in favor of a new law banning nearly all medical help for transgender people including gender reassignment surgery, in a raft of new anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia.
2023-07-14 16:54
Lindner Says Further Ukraine Aid Must Be Outside EU Budget
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said further financing of support for Ukraine should be separate from the European
2023-07-14 15:50
Sasol Slammed by South Africa’s Pollution Regulator Over Lack of Investment
Sasol Ltd. was castigated by South Africa’s national air quality officer for failing to cut pollution as its
2023-07-14 15:22
Vietnam’s Zing News Halts Operation After State Inspection
Vietnam’s news website Zing News said it has suspended publication for three months from July 14 following a
2023-07-14 12:45
Wagner forces no longer significant in Ukraine, US says
The Pentagon comments come three weeks after the mercenaries' failed mutiny in Russia.
2023-07-14 09:52
Singapore GDP Unexpectedly Expands, Avoiding Technical Recession
Singapore’s economy unexpectedly expanded in the second quarter, staving off technical recession fears in the city-state amid a
2023-07-14 08:27
Far-Right Republicans Imperil House Races With Social Demands on Key Defense Bill
House Republicans on Wednesday added hot-button culture war amendments to a critical defense policy bill, alienating Democrats and
2023-07-14 08:17
Australian Treasurer Names Bullock First Female RBA Governor
Australia’s treasurer announced that Michele Bullock will be the new Reserve Bank governor when incumbent Philip Lowe’s term
2023-07-14 08:16
Australia Will Replace Philip Lowe as Central Bank Governor
Australia’s government will not reappoint Philip Lowe as Reserve Bank governor, as widely anticipated, seeking a circuit-breaker as
2023-07-14 07:49
Factbox-Agents and substances categorized as carcinogenic to humans
Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in products from Coca-Cola's diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum, is the
2023-07-14 07:18
Thai Conservatives Stop Pro-Democracy Candidate From Becoming PM
Thai senators appointed by the army blocked pro-democracy candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from becoming prime minister in the first
2023-07-14 07:16