Bank of Korea Staffer Caught After Twin Brother Fakes Test
One man thought he’d beat the system of South Korea’s notoriously competitive hiring market: He allegedly got his
2023-05-18 11:25
Australian Unemployment Climbs, Reducing Rate-Hike Pressure
Australia unemployment unexpectedly increased in April as employers cut jobs — led by full-time roles — reinforcing the
2023-05-18 10:56
Oil Steadies as US Debt Optimism Offsets Rising Crude Stockpiles
Oil steadied in Asia after jumping almost 3% on Wednesday as optimism the US would resolve its debt-ceiling
2023-05-18 09:52
Xi Summit to Deepen Central Asian Ties in Split-Screen With G-7
President Xi Jinping will seek to deepen Beijing’s influence in Central Asia at a major summit, reminding a
2023-05-18 09:49
Pakistan Braces for Unrest as Imran Khan Fears Another Arrest
Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan said the police have surrounded his house in eastern city of Lahore to
2023-05-18 09:21
TikTok Banned in First US State, Bringing Legal Test to Montana
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed a law banning TikTok in the state, setting up the first
2023-05-18 09:16
Asia to Follow US Stock Gains on Debt-Ceiling Bets: Markets Wrap
Asian equities were headed for gains after US stocks rallied on signs of optimism from debt-ceiling talks, allowing
2023-05-18 07:54
Abortion Pill Ban Gets a Second Chance in Appeals Court
Defenders of the abortion pill got a cold reception Wednesday from a US appeals court composed mostly of
2023-05-18 06:58
Treasury's Plunging Cash Pile Raises Risk of Early June X-Date
A faster-than-expected decline in the US Treasury’s cash balance is spurring questions around whether the government will be
2023-05-18 01:50
Biden ‘Confident’ on Reaching Debt Deal as GOP Bashes Japan Trip
President Joe Biden expressed confidence that negotiators would reach an agreement to avoid a catastrophic default, even as
2023-05-18 00:23
Billionaire Dynasty Built on Blood Ends Reign at Troubled Empire
Over the last several decades, the Grífols family has turned the collection of blood — often from impoverished
2023-05-17 19:49
It’s the G-7 Versus China and Russia in the Struggle for Global Influence
The tussle for global influence is about to intensify, as China, Russia, the US and its allies step
2023-05-17 17:59