Scholz Says Unforgivable If Budget Shock Halts Germany’s Transformation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised that his government will forge ahead with investments needed to modernize the economy
2023-11-28 17:51
127 Malaysians, suspected to be victims of job scams, rescued from Myanmar fighting
Malaysia's government says more than 120 suspected victims of job scams have been rescued after being stranded by fighting in northern Myanmar between the military and armed ethnic groups
2023-11-28 16:56
Norway’s $1.5 Trillion Wealth Fund Recommends Adding Private Equity
Norway’s $1.5 trillion wealth fund recommended that private equity be added to its investment portfolio, reflecting a broader
2023-11-28 16:29
Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich until end of January
Russian media say a court in Moscow has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, until Jan. 30
2023-11-28 16:27
Sweden’s Property Owners Need to Cut Debt Further, Watchdog Says
Sweden’s heavily indebted commercial real estate owners remain vulnerable to rising borrowing costs, and may need to reduce
2023-11-28 16:26
South African Plan Paves Way for $80 Billion Energy Transition
An $80 billion South African investment plan to begin transitioning the economy away from fossil fuels over five
2023-11-28 15:54
PBOC Chief Warns of ‘Long and Difficult’ Economic Transformation
China’s central bank governor stressed tolerance for slowing growth in the short term as the world’s second-largest economy
2023-11-28 14:26
High stakes and glitz mark the vote in Paris for the 2030 World Expo host
In a high-profile showdown, Rome, Busan, and Riyadh are the top contenders to host the next World Expo, in 2030, as the organizing body prepares to vote on Tuesday in Paris
2023-11-28 14:17
Diplomas for sale: $465, no classes required. Inside one of Louisiana’s unapproved schools
Nearly 9,000 private schools in Louisiana don’t need state approval to grant degrees
2023-11-28 13:59
Germany is having a budget crisis. With the economy struggling, it's not the best time
Germany is struggling to find a way out of a budget crisis after a court decision struck down billions in funding for clean energy projects and help for people facing high energy bills because of Russia’s war in Ukraine
2023-11-28 13:28
Kyiv’s Harsh Winter Deepens Gloom Over Battlefield Failures
A sense of gloom is settling over Ukraine as the failure of a months-long counteroffensive gives way to
2023-11-28 13:24
‘Paramilitary’ Tax Agents Deployed in Kenya Budget Revenue Drive
As the scores of young tax agents went door-to-door in Nairobi’s Eastleigh district, shopkeepers shifted nervously. President William
2023-11-28 13:16