Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security
Russia says it's halted an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty
2023-07-17 17:15
Vietnam Central Bank Going Slow on Rate-Cut Calls Amid Risks
A month or so ago, Vietnam’s central bankers were rushing to ease monetary policy, sometimes within hours of
2023-07-17 16:59
Thai PM Hopeful Pita Can’t Be Nominated Twice, Senator Says
Thai politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who fell short in his bid to secure the country’s top political office last
2023-07-17 16:59
Norway regulator to fine Meta over privacy breaches
OSLO Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms will be fined one million crowns ($100,000) per day over privacy
2023-07-17 16:52
Singapore Scandals Involving Ruling Party Politicians: Timeline
Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party was dealt a fresh blow on Monday when the parliament speaker resigned in
2023-07-17 16:50
Stock market today: World shares retreat after China reports weaker than expected growth in 2Q
Shares in major world markets have retreated after China reported weaker growth than forecast in the last quarter
2023-07-17 16:46
EU Seeks More Sway in Latin America to Counter Russia and China
Leaders of the European Union are seeking to reboot relations with Latin America as they host their counterparts
2023-07-17 16:21
Russia Closes Crimea Bridge After Official Declares ‘Emergency’
Russia said two Ukrainian drones caused explosions that damaged its flagship bridge to Crimea, killing two people and
2023-07-17 16:15
Can Hollywood use foreign actors to break SAG-AFTRA strike? Studios exploit loophole as protests intensify
'A performer joining the strike in the UK will have no protection against being dismissed or sued for breach of contract,' British Union Equity said
2023-07-17 15:51
Top Taiwan Presidential Candidate Lai to Stop in US Next Month
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te, a top candidate for president, will stop in the US next month en
2023-07-17 15:45
Saudi Arabia’s Neom Seeks $2.7 Billion Loan to Build Futuristic City
Saudi Arabia’s Neom, the company developing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s flagship megaproject, is looking to raise a
2023-07-17 15:28
Global rules leave crypto firms with no place to hide, says G20 watchdog
By Huw Jones LONDON Globally agreed rules leave crypto firms with no option but to introduce basic safeguards
2023-07-17 15:26