Biden asks aides to arrange call with McCarthy as debt ceiling talks appear stalled
President Joe Biden has asked to speak with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy once his meetings conclude in Japan, in hopes of helping to put negotiations to raise the US debt ceiling -- which have appeared mostly stalled since Friday -- back on track.
2023-05-21 17:45
US Exposure Is Next Headache for Europe Inc. as Dollar Slides
Behind the facade of Europe’s forecast-beating company earnings, cracks are appearing as exporters start to feel the pinch
2023-05-21 16:55
Biden to Speak With McCarthy on Stalled Debt-Limit Talks
President Joe Biden will hold a call with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy about the debt-ceiling and budget negotiations
2023-05-21 16:26
Australia’s Minimum Wage Gain Must Match Inflation, Burke Says
Australian Employment Minister Tony Burke strongly backed an increase in the minimum wage that matches inflation, arguing the
2023-05-21 14:50
Why Is China Suddenly Shutting Down Concerts and Events?
Saturday’s “What the Folkstival” outdoor concert was meant to kick off in the early afternoon in a Beijing
2023-05-21 14:24
UK’s Bond Bears Hunker Down Before Big Week for Economic Data
UK bond bears are going into a week of key economic data undaunted. Swaps trading suggests any respite
2023-05-21 13:26
Biden Seeks to Call McCarthy After Debt-Limit Talks Hit Impasse
President Joe Biden directed his aides to schedule a call on Sunday with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, after
2023-05-21 12:51
G-7 Latest: Leaders Discuss Ukraine on Final Day of Summit
The leaders of the Group of Seven countries held talks Sunday on Ukraine joined by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy,
2023-05-21 12:27
Meloni and Trudeau Spar on LGBTQ Rights in Unusual G-7 Disunity
The prime ministers of Italy and Canada took potshots at each other over LGBTQ rights, an unusual display
2023-05-21 12:16
Your Sunday Asia Briefing: Feeling the Heat
My goodness it’s warm around here. Temperatures are soaring, both physically and politically. Sadly, the only thing that
2023-05-21 11:48
Australian PM backs G7 on 'de-risking' trade with China
SYDNEY Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that he backed a Group of Seven (G7) joint
2023-05-21 10:24
New Zealand, BlueScope Spend $188 Million to Cut Steel Emissions
New Zealand’s government and BlueScope Steel Ltd.’s local unit will spend NZ$300 million ($188 million) to upgrade a
2023-05-21 09:20