
Cnooc First-Half Profit Slides as Weaker Oil Prices Hit Driller
Cnooc Ltd. said its first-half profit declined as oil prices slumped over concerns about global growth, including China’s
2023-08-17 18:59

World chess federation bars transgender women from competing in women's events
The world’s top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for females until an assessment of gender change is made by its officials
2023-08-17 18:55

China says it would welcome a visit by US commerce secretary after imposition of investment controls
China says it would welcome a visit by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo following the imposition of foreign investment controls by her agency that have stung numerous Chinese companies
2023-08-17 18:48

More than a ton of endangered pangolin scales seized in Thailand
Thai authorities say they have seized more than a ton of pangolin scales worth over 50 million baht ($1.4 million) that are believed to have been headed out of the country through a land border
2023-08-17 18:47

Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash
National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.
2023-08-17 18:26

Exclusive-US imports of auto parts face scrutiny under law on Chinese forced labor
By Nichola Groom Electric-vehicle batteries and other car parts are the latest products under scrutiny as part of
2023-08-17 18:25

Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia on first such trip in years as tensions ease
Iran’s foreign minister has traveled to Saudi Arabia
2023-08-17 18:19

Tim Scott will share the spotlight at massive South Carolina campaign event headlined by DeSantis
Just a few days after the first GOP presidential debate of the 2024 cycle, two of the contenders will be hitting the same stage in front of the largest annual gathering of Republicans in early-voting South Carolina
2023-08-17 18:18

Heat Stifles Parts of Europe as Tenerife Fires Force Evacuations
Temperatures are rising across the continent as wildfires destroy parts of a Spanish island and Germany issued red
2023-08-17 18:18

World Cup: Matildas score TV rating record in semi-final loss to England
Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest TV viewership recorded nationally in decades.
2023-08-17 18:15

Futures inch higher as investors assess Fed minutes; Cisco gains
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday, a day after minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy
2023-08-17 17:50

Iranian filmmaker and his producer face prison for showing film at Cannes without state permission
An Iranian filmmaker and his producer reportedly face prison time and being barred from filmmaking after they showcased a movie at the Cannes Film Festival without government approval
2023-08-17 17:48