Speaker McCarthy eyes new commission to tackle nation's debt, but many Democrats are wary
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is studying history and considering the appointment of a mix of lawmakers and business leaders to a new commission to tackle the nation’s soaring debt
2023-06-09 12:53
Honduran president arrives in Shanghai
BEIJING Honduran President Xiomara Castro arrived in China's financial hub of Shanghai on Friday, state broadcaster CGTN said,
2023-06-09 12:23
Joran van der Sloot, who is accused of extorting and defrauding Natalee Holloway's mom, faces Friday arraignment in federal court
Joran van der Sloot will be asked Friday to enter a plea in US federal court where he is accused of extorting tens of thousands of dollars from the mother of Natalee Holloway, whose disappearance while on a trip celebrating her high school graduation in 2005 became an international mystery.
2023-06-09 12:15
Mexico still has 'differences' with U.S. on air safety rating, president says
By Kylie Madry and David Shepardson MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. and Mexico still have "differences" of opinion regarding Mexico's
2023-06-09 11:55
China Lobbies EU on Proposal to Punish Firms Aiding Russia
China is putting pressure on the European Union behind closed doors to scrap proposed trade restrictions on Chinese
2023-06-09 11:27
Tokyo Households Are Again Being Urged to Save Electricity
Tokyo’s residents are again being urged to conserve power to avoid shortages, as the nation continues to grapple
2023-06-09 11:26
China envoy in South Korea warns of 'wrong bets' over Sino-U.S. rivalry
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL South Korea might be making "wrong bets" in the Sino-U.S. rivalry, the Chinese ambassador
2023-06-09 11:23
DOJ investigating conservative-backed efforts in Wyoming to infiltrate DNC ahead of 2020 election, sources say
Federal prosecutors are investigating conservative-backed efforts in Wyoming to infiltrate the Democratic National Committee ahead of the 2020 election, according to people familiar with the matter.
2023-06-09 11:17
Japan aims to refocus its foreign aid on maritime and economic security and national interests
Japan has approved a major revision to its development aid policy to focus on maritime and economic security and its national interests while helping developing nations overcome challenges amid China’s growing influence
2023-06-09 11:16
China’s Inflation Stays Near Zero as Economic Recovery Stalls
China’s consumer prices increased only slightly in May while factory-gate prices continued to contract, a sign of weak
2023-06-09 09:54
Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region
Russia reports Ukrainian tanks in the Zaporizhzhia region, while Kyiv says the "enemy is in active defence".
2023-06-09 09:53
'Dollarization' of North Korean economy, once vital, now potential threat to Kim's rule
North Korea has tolerated the widespread use of more stable foreign currencies like U.S. dollars and the Chinese yuan since a bungled revaluation of the won in 2009 triggered runway inflation and public unrest
2023-06-09 09:15