
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

Kishida Meets Chipmakers in Move to Bolster Japan’s Tech Sector
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with the heads of the world’s largest chipmakers on Thursday in Japan’s latest
2023-05-18 10:46

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

Japan’s Import Drop Softens Blow From Global Economic Slowdown
Japan’s imports fell for the first time in more than two years as commodity prices softened, cushioning the
2023-05-18 09:22

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

Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling
Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east.
2023-05-18 08:26

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

'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'
The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.
2023-05-18 07:50

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

Accused Pentagon leaker was warned repeatedly about his mishandling of classified documents, prosecutors say
The Air National Guardsman who is accused of posting a trove of classified documents to social media was repeatedly warned by his superiors in the Air Force over his mishandling of classified documents, prosecutors say.
2023-05-18 06:53