Swiss prosecutors indict an ex-employee of trading firm Gunvor over bribes paid in Republic of Congo
Swiss federal prosecutors say they have indicted a former employee of the Geneva-based commodities trading firm Gunvor over bribes paid to obtain access to the Republic of Congo’s petroleum market more than a decade ago
2023-09-27 00:56
Chase UK will soon bar its customers from making crypto transactions due to an uptick in scams
Chase UK, JP Morgan’s British digital bank, says it will bar customers from making cryptocurrency transactions starting next month — citing an uptick in scams and fraud
2023-09-27 00:46
Leader of Spain's conservative tries to form government and slams alleged amnesty talks for Catalans
The leader of Spain’s conservatives is trying to win the endorsement of the nation’s parliament to form a new government
2023-09-26 23:22
US consumer confidence tumbles in September as American anxiety about the future grows
The American consumer is feeling less confident this month, particularly about the future, as expectations persist that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period
2023-09-26 22:57
UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers this year, on par with last year
UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 workers _ at higher pay than a year ago _ to help handle the holiday rush this season, in line with hiring the previous three years
2023-09-26 20:54
Thai Activist Gets Four-Year Jail Term for Royal Insult
A Thai court on Tuesday sentenced a pro-democracy activist, who spearheaded an unprecedented movement calling for monarchy reform,
2023-09-26 19:53
London's Gatwick Airport limits flights this week due to staff illness, including COVID-19
Gatwick Airport, London’s second-busiest, is limiting flights this week, partly because of an outbreak of COVID-19 within air traffic control
2023-09-26 19:28
Stock market today: Global shares dip with eyes on the Chinese economy and a possible US shutdown
Global shares are mostly sinking over worries about a possible U.S. government shutdown and the troubled Chinese economy
2023-09-26 18:17
After US approval, Japan OKs its first Alzheimer's drug. Leqembi was developed by Eisai and Biogen
Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies
2023-09-26 16:26
State Leader Who Oversaw Australia’s Longest Lockdown Quits
Daniel Andrews has resigned as the premier of Australia’s state of Victoria, home to the city of Melbourne,
2023-09-26 13:50
China Says It’s Talking to the US About Xi Attending APEC Summit
China said it’s talking to the US about who will represent the Asian nation at a summit in
2023-09-26 13:49
Writers strike is not over yet with key votes remaining on deal
The deal is made, the pickets have been suspended, and Hollywood’s writers are on the verge of getting back to work after months on strike
2023-09-26 12:45