Fijian prime minister 'more comfortable dealing with traditional friends' like Australia than China
Fiji's prime minister says his government is “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region
2023-10-18 11:49
What’s the Kennection? #84
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
2023-10-18 11:46
Asia Stocks Mixed on China Data Beat, Mideast War: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks fluctuated as traders weighed better-than-expected China data against intensifying Middle East tensions. The Bank of Japan
2023-10-18 11:24
Citadel, Trade Group Sue SEC Over Data-Reporting Cost
Citadel Securities and a trade group sued the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday over changes the regulator
2023-10-18 11:23
Biden heads to Middle East inflamed by Gaza hospital blast
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Steve Holland GAZA U.S. President Joe Biden flies to Israel on Wednesday to signal
2023-10-18 11:20
Hong Kong court backs same-sex married couples on equal housing rights
A Hong Kong court has dismissed a government bid to deny same-sex married couples the right to rent and own public housing, saying that it was "discriminatory in nature" and a complete denial of such couples' rights.
2023-10-18 11:16
They followed evacuation orders. An Israeli airstrike killed them the next day.
When Palestinians in north Gaza heeded the warnings issued in the Israeli military's phone calls, text messages, and fliers advising them to head south, they thought they were fleeing to potential safety.
2023-10-18 10:58
China's economic growth slows to 4.9% in third quarter, amid muted demand and deflationary pressures
China’s economy slowed in the third quarter, amid muted global demand, deflationary pressures and an ailing property sector
2023-10-18 10:57
Biden's Middle East mission was thrown into turmoil even before he left
President Joe Biden's mission to contain Israel's confrontation with Hamas was overtaken even before he left Washington on Tuesday evening by fast worsening events that threaten to spill over into a regional war.
2023-10-18 10:29
Korea Takes First Step to Open Won Market by Seeking Applicants
South Korea will begin accepting registrations from foreign investors to trade the won onshore, taking its first step
2023-10-18 10:19
Bank of Japan Steps Into Market to Slow Rising Bond Yields
The Bank of Japan announced an unscheduled bond-purchase operation on Wednesday, reminding the market of its determination to
2023-10-18 10:16
What we know about the deadly blast at a Gaza City hospital
A massive blast Tuesday rocked a Gaza City hospital that was packed with wounded and displaced Palestinians amid an Israeli offensive on Gaza
2023-10-18 09:54