Xi’s G-20 Snub Marks Shift From Statesman to China ‘Emperor’
President Xi Jinping began his third term with a diplomatic blitz that bolstered his image as a global
2023-09-04 11:24
Israel's prime minister pitches fiber optic cable idea to link Asia and the Middle East to Europe
Israel’s prime minister is floating the idea of building infrastructure projects such as a fiber optic cable linking countries in Asia and the Arabian Peninsula with Europe through Israel and Cyprus
2023-09-04 08:54
Disney wants to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against DeSantis to free speech claim
Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company because of its public opposition to a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades
2023-09-04 01:16
Russia attacks a Ukrainian port before key grain deal talks between Putin and Turkey's president
Two people have been hospitalized following a 3 ½-hour Russian drone barrage against port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region
2023-09-03 18:47
Forget the Ulez Row and Get On Your Bikes, Says Brompton Boss
Will Butler-Adams doesn’t have much patience for cars, or public transport for that matter. Especially on a warm
2023-09-03 13:48
Swiss Luxury Watchmakers Face Profit Squeeze From Stronger Franc
Swiss luxury watchmakers who’ve weathered the rise of smartwatches, a pandemic and the highest inflation in decades say
2023-09-03 12:51
Oil Industry Elite Hits Singapore to Debate Crude’s Next Twist
Oil’s having a rocky year, swung by jitters over China’s slowdown, OPEC+ supply cuts, and the fallout from
2023-09-03 09:50
Less Spending Not Necessarily Way to Cut Deficit, Ramaphosa Says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said lower spending is “not necessarily” the answer to the country’s fiscal challenges,
2023-09-03 01:23
Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge. Shelling and strikes leave at least 3 dead
Russia says its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea, temporarily closing it for a third time in less than a year
2023-09-03 00:15
More cargo ships from Ukraine use a civilian corridor despite Russian threats
Two cargo vessels have left Ukraine despite Russian threats and are in the Black Sea, maritime officials said Saturday
2023-09-02 20:58
Jimmy Buffett's laid-back party vibe created adoring 'Parrotheads' and success beyond music
Jimmy Buffett celebrated slackers before the word existed, even though he was hardly one himself
2023-09-02 19:58
Pakistani traders strike countrywide against high inflation and utility bills
Pakistani traders have staged strikes across the country against the soaring cost of living, including higher fuel and utility bills and record depreciation of the rupee against the dollar
2023-09-02 19:15