On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden seeks to boost its defense spending by 28%
The Swedish government wants to increase the country's defense budget by 28% as it prepares to join the NATO alliance
2023-09-12 09:29
UAW president says auto strike would hurt mostly 'billionaire class'
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied Monday the broad economy will be hurt if his union goes on strike against the nation's three unionized automakers as soon as this week, saying the only ones that will be hurt by a work stoppage is are the "billionaire class."
2023-09-12 09:28
Australia Consumer Sentiment Languishes in Pessimistic Territory
Australia’s consumer confidence slipped further into “deeply pessimistic” territory as rising gasoline, rent and electricity prices squeeze already
2023-09-12 09:16
Ukraine Recap: NATO Official Doubts Russia’s Offensive Capacity
Russia is unlikely to be able to mount a significant offensive operation this year as its armed forces
2023-09-12 08:58
Elizabeth Warren Demands Probes of Elon Musk, SpaceX After Ukraine Revelations
Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding an investigation into SpaceX after Elon Musk acknowledged he had blocked Ukraine from
2023-09-12 08:51
Sarah Burton, who designed Kate's royal wedding dress, to step down from Alexander McQueen
The fashion designer who created the wedding dress of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, is stepping down as creative director at Alexander McQueen after two decades at the brand, luxury group Kering said
2023-09-12 08:49
Stock markets rise as US inflation data, ECB rate loom
Global markets rose on Monday at the start of a busy week that includes the release of key US inflation data and a European Central...
2023-09-12 08:48
Senator Feinstein’s Family Feud Over Money Set for Private Talks
A judge ordered a high-stakes family feud over the finances of US Senator Dianne Feinstein, the powerful 90-year-old
2023-09-12 08:19
Amazon Illegally Silenced Drone Staff, Labor Board Alleges
US Labor Board prosecutors accused Amazon.com Inc. of imposing illegal secrecy rules on its staff, which could ultimately
2023-09-12 07:59
BOJ's hawkish tilt suggests end to super-easy policy approaching
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Bank of Japan policymakers are increasingly talking up the need to shift away from the
2023-09-12 07:49
Elon Musk's refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon
SpaceX founder Elon Musk’s refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has raised questions for the Pentagon
2023-09-12 07:28
United Auto Workers Offers Slightly Lower Raise Demand to Detroit’s Automakers
The United Auto Workers has lowered its pay increase demand to 36% from 40%, but Detroit’s automakers don’t
2023-09-12 07:24