Thai man kills 3 in his family and tries to take his own life after falling prey to online scam
At least 11 people are suspected to be involved with a loan scam that allegedly drove a man to kill his wife and two young boys before trying to take his own life in their family home, Thai police said Wednesday
2023-08-30 15:58
Lego Bets China’s Weakness to Be Offset by Boom in Middle Class Demand
Lego A/S is putting its money on China’s expanding middle class, the world’s biggest, shrugging off short-term economic
2023-08-30 15:54
Russia earns less from oil and spends more on war. So far, sanctions are working like a slow poison
The Russian currency has stabilized after dipping below 100 rubles to the U.S. dollar — but that doesn't mean the pressure is off Russia's economy
2023-08-30 15:23
Stock market today: Asian shares boosted by Wall Street rise on consumer confidence and jobs
Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by a Wall Street rally that came on positive reports on consumer confidence and job openings
2023-08-30 14:50
German State Data Points to Unexpected Increase in Inflation
Inflation in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia rose to 5.9% on the year in August, up from
2023-08-30 14:48
Sweden’s Biggest Nuclear Reactor Will Be Offline Until Sept. 15
Sweden’s biggest nuclear reactor will be offline for more than two weeks after suffering an unplanned outage early
2023-08-30 14:27
Logging is growing in a Nigerian forest home to endangered elephants. Rangers blame lax enforcement
Logging is threatening Omo Forest Reserve in southern Nigeria, which is home to endangered wildlife like African elephants
2023-08-30 14:25
The World’s Biggest Bitcoin Fund Posts Best Day in Two Years on Court Ruling
The $17.4 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust rallied the most since July 2021 after a US court ruling potentially
2023-08-30 13:57
Japan Panel Proposes Letting Divorced Parents Hold Joint Custody
A panel at Japan’s Ministry of Justice proposed allowing divorced couples to take joint custody of their child,
2023-08-30 13:50
CNN Reportedly Poised to Pick Mark Thompson as Next CEO
Mark Thompson, the former chief executive officer of The New York Times Co., is set to take up
2023-08-30 13:46
Super Typhoon Lashes Taiwan Before Heading to Hong Kong
Super Typhoon Saola pummeled the south of Taiwan early Wednesday with strong winds and heavy rain, shutting offices
2023-08-30 13:45
Singapore Money Laundering Case Embroils City’s Banking Giants
Some of the biggest local and international banks in Singapore are becoming embroiled in one of the city-state’s
2023-08-30 13:27