Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel
Libya's foreign minister is suspended because of talks with Israel, which Tripoli does not recognise.
2023-08-28 13:23
China’s Economic Slump Continues to Batter Old Economy Steel and Coal Sectors
China’s slump is battering its commodities sector, with profits from coal mining to metals production continuing to decline
2023-08-28 11:27
Argentina Lifts Wages, Welfare in Defiance of IMF Austerity Push
Argentina’s Economy Ministry announced measures to improve government workers’ salaries and funnel money toward retirees and poorer families,
2023-08-28 09:57
Evergrande: Crisis-hit Chinese property giant reports $4.5bn loss
The heavily-indebted firm's shares are set to resume trading in Hong Kong from Monday.
2023-08-28 09:21
Asia Stocks Look Set for Small Gains; Yen Weakens: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks appeared poised to follow US equities with modest gains Monday after Jerome Powell said the Federal
2023-08-28 09:17
Offshore Yuan Seen Tumbling to New Low Against Dollar in China Selloff
Global investors have little confidence that China will succeed in shoring up its financial markets, predicting that mounting
2023-08-28 08:50
China Cuts Stock Trade Tax, Tightens IPOs to Boost Market
China lowered the stamp duty on stock trades for the first time since 2008 and pledged to slow
2023-08-28 08:29
Zambia-Egypt plane seizure: The cash and fake gold that no-one is claiming
Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia.
2023-08-28 06:57
The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar
Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.
2023-08-28 06:24
At Jackson Hole, Post-Inflation Challenges Vex Central Bankers
The world’s top central bankers stressed the need to keep interest rates high until inflation is contained —
2023-08-28 04:49
Markets Brace for Swings After High-Rates Mantra of Jackson Hole
Traders are girding for a volatile start to the week after US and European policymakers signaled interest rates
2023-08-28 04:47
Competitors get down and dirty at Britain's bog snorkeling championships
Intrepid athletes have donned snorkels and slithered through slime during the World Bog Snorkeling Championships in Britain
2023-08-27 23:48