West Coast dockworkers, shippers reach tentative contract agreement
The union for thousands of West Coast dockworkers has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract after more than a year of negotiations and several work disruptions that snarled shipping traffic at some of the largest ports
2023-06-15 15:27
Nigeria’s President Suspends Head of Anti-Corruption Agency
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu suspended the head of the nation’s anti-corruption agency, the latest in a series of
2023-06-15 15:20
Visually impaired people in Ukraine struggle to cope during Russian missile attacks
The number of people suffering anxiety and other psychological issues in Ukraine is on the rise since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the country last year
2023-06-15 14:58
Storms knock out power to more than a hundred thousand across South with high winds and at least 8 reported tornadoes
More than a hundred thousand were without power Wednesday night as severe weather produced tornadoes, high winds and large hail that prompted more than 250 storm reports in the South.
2023-06-15 14:46
Bill Cosby faces new lawsuit in Nevada after state drops statute of limitations on sexual assault
Several women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual abuse in the past filed a new lawsuit Wednesday asking for a jury trial against the comedian in Nevada, where a new state law recently took effect that eliminates the statutes of limitations for many sexual assault cases.
2023-06-15 14:23
China's economy slows in May, firming case for more support
By Ellen Zhang and Kevin Yao BEIJING China's economy stumbled in May with industrial output and retail sales
2023-06-15 13:55
Indonesia Builder’s Bond Outperforms Despite 1300% Debt Blowout
PT Hutama Karya’s debt is faring better than the bonds of other Indonesian state-backed enterprises — despite an
2023-06-15 13:54
Chinese premier meets with Palestinian president in effort to increase Middle East presence
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is meeting with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a drive by Beijing to elevate relations and increase its overall presence in the Middle East
2023-06-15 13:51
China's factory, consumer activity weakens in May, youth unemployment rises
China’s factory and consumer activity weakened further in May and surging unemployment among young people in cities broke the previous month’s record as an economic rebound following the end of anti-virus controls slowed
2023-06-15 13:27
Powell Dances Between Pause and Hikes in Communication Two-Step
Federal Reserve officials paused their series of interest-rate hikes but projected borrowing costs will go higher than previously
2023-06-15 13:21
Sudan refugee family stuck in Oxford hotel make plea for help
Rayan Bashir says she is struggling after being left in hotels for weeks since arriving from Sudan.
2023-06-15 13:17
China Youth Jobless Rate Hits Record 20.8% in Challenge for Policymakers
China’s youth jobless rate edged up to a fresh record in May as the economy’s recovery slowed, adding
2023-06-15 12:54