New Zealand, whose pandemic response was closely watched, removes last of COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand has removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the end of a government response to the pandemic that was watched closely around the world
2023-08-14 14:21
Yuan Falls Toward This Year’s Low as Chinese Economy Sputters
China’s yuan fell toward its weakest level this year after a series of disappointing economic figures added to
2023-08-14 14:18
Stock market today: Asia follows Wall Street lower after US data revive fears about rate hike
Asian stock markets have tumbled after mixed U.S. economic data revived worries the Federal Reserve might hike interest rates again
2023-08-14 13:47
Middle school in China under fire for telling girls not to 'behave flirtatiously' to avoid sexual harassment
A controversial lesson on sexual harassment at a middle school in southern China has stirred online debate about victim-blaming, with many criticizing both the school and what they say is an inadequate response from officials.
2023-08-14 12:54
The West's 'see no evil' approach to Serbia's Vucic is destabilizing the Balkans
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States and European Union accelerated their pivot towards Serbia. Rather than juggling the contradictory demands of pluralistic and fractious Balkan states, Western capitals focused the bulk of their efforts on a singular target.
2023-08-14 12:26
Embattled Peso Seeks Relief as Philippines to Weigh Rate Hike
A rebound in the dollar has hit the peso harder than most of its peers and the losses
2023-08-14 11:56
Ecuador Candidates Struggle to Stand Out After Rival’s Killing
Ecuador’s presidential candidates struggled to distinguish themselves in a bumpy debate on Sunday, marked by the absence of
2023-08-14 11:55
Outsider Milei Upends Argentina’s Election With Primary Win
Follow our live blog and see the live results as election data come in. Argentina’s outsider congressman Javier
2023-08-14 11:54
Hedge Funds Turned Long Aussie Dollar at Just the Wrong Time
Hedge funds turned the most bullish on the Australian dollar than they’ve been at any point this year,
2023-08-14 11:24
When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded
Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town.
2023-08-14 11:23
China Ending Years-Long Crackdown Restores Optimism as Tech Giants Report
China wrapping up its crackdown on tech firms and switching to supporting the industry sets the tone as
2023-08-14 11:20
Argentina's 100% Inflation Opens the Way to a Presidential Upset
An outsider candidate for Argentina’s presidency is gaining traction by tapping into voter anger at rampant inflation. With
2023-08-14 11:18