Takeaways of AP report on DEA probe of drug distributor accused of fueling opioid epidemic
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has allowed one of the nation’s largest drug distributors to keep shipping addictive painkillers for nearly four years despite a judge’s recommendation to strip its license for turning a blind eye to thousands of suspicious opioid orders
2023-05-24 14:27
Stock market today: Asian stocks slide as US debt worries mount
Asian stock markets have slid as the U.S. government creeps closer to a potentially disruptive default on its debt
2023-05-24 14:25
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
Guyana school fire: Pupil suspected of starting deadly blaze over 'confiscated phone'
The teenage girl in Guyana carried out the deadly arson after being disciplined, officials say.
2023-05-24 13:47
Modi in Australia: Albanese announces migration deal with India
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.
2023-05-24 13:28
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
Analysis-Cross-border incursions from Ukraine may stretch Russian defences
By Tom Balmforth and Anna Dabrowska LONDON/KYIV A two-day incursion from Ukraine into Russia's western borderlands could force
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
South Korea asks US to review China rule for chip subsidies
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL South Korea has asked Washington to review its criteria for new semiconductor subsidies, concerned
2023-05-24 12:23