![RTÉ director general announces recruitment freeze](/i/c/affb2b00-08f0-2066-c849-9076872917fa.webp)
RTÉ director general announces recruitment freeze
All discretionary spending will be stopped in plans to restore confidence in the Irish broadcaster.
2023-09-13 19:57
![China exports fall for the fourth month in a row](/i/c/bc0faef0-f05c-fd2d-ec2c-06ea18516654.webp)
China exports fall for the fourth month in a row
The declines in trade were not as bad as expected and an improvement on the previous month.
2023-09-07 13:17
![Country Garden: Debt crisis-hit China property giant in record loss](/i/c/105b2985-5555-9709-b735-34f4dedfe135.webp)
Country Garden: Debt crisis-hit China property giant in record loss
Country Garden reported a record $6.7bn loss for the first six months of the year.
2023-08-31 11:25
![Is China's economy 'a ticking time bomb'?](/i/c/91326b95-93bd-b23f-2268-eee5528ea367.webp)
Is China's economy 'a ticking time bomb'?
The world's second largest economy faces deep-rooted challenges in the years ahead.
2023-08-31 05:55
![China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss](/i/c/9d82a149-7fe1-2f11-35ab-a54413c3d534.webp)
China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss
It is the latest signal of the major issues faced by the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-11 10:21
![Kaliningrad profile](/i/c/fefbc298-1128-f2b7-973d-784a34d8870c.webp)
Kaliningrad profile
Provides an overview of Kaliningrad, including key facts about this Russian territory on the Baltic.
2023-06-28 20:57
![Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt](/i/c/46685ef2-2c2b-5bd3-d1e0-6902112699c0.webp)
Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt
A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.
2023-06-19 08:49
![Nigeria's fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation](/i/c/3b586292-300b-93f7-4647-01cbbc847546.webp)
Nigeria's fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation
Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.
2023-06-01 08:20
![Bola Tinubu inauguration: Fuel subsidy removed in Nigeria](/i/c/85283930-035a-cb85-90ac-0206e4be26ae.webp)
Bola Tinubu inauguration: Fuel subsidy removed in Nigeria
Bola Tinubu makes a major policy announcement in his inaugural address.
2023-05-29 22:55
![US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse](/i/c/dcb8521c-5c66-f92e-a99d-2f673e820d36.webp)
US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse
The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.
2023-05-22 02:29
![US debt ceiling: Republicans hit pause on negotiations for now](/i/c/383e2d85-a1c3-9478-5060-e96ef7a35904.webp)
US debt ceiling: Republicans hit pause on negotiations for now
The lead Republican negotiator walks out of a closed-door meeting with White House representatives.
2023-05-20 01:51
![China overtakes Japan as world's top car exporter](/i/c/0a694949-32be-fb8b-da5c-f53ddfbf2e29.webp)
China overtakes Japan as world's top car exporter
The jump in China's exports was boosted by rising demand for electric vehicles and increased sales to Russia.
2023-05-19 10:50