Biden proposes taxes on the rich to cover Medicare expenses
US President Joe Biden is expected to unveil his proposed budget on Thursday as he…
Month: March 2023
Fed Chair Powell says interest rates are ‘likely to be higher’ than previously anticipated
Citing earlier data showing that inflation has reversed the deceleration in late 2022, Powell warned…
Israeli forces kill at least 6 Palestinians in latest Jenin raid
At least 11 people wounded, including two with serious injuries, the Palestinian health ministry says.
‘Our movement is unstoppable’: Exiled Belarusian opposition leader speaks out after receiving 15-year prison sentence
A Minsk court on Monday, which convicted Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in absentia, found her guilty of…
China says U.S. relations have left ‘rational path,’ warns of conflict unless they ‘hit the brake’
Qin Gang, who was until recently China’s ambassador to the U.S., said China would “pursue…
The commercial surrogacy industry is booming as demand for babies rises
An increasing number of women are becoming commercial surrogates in countries such as Georgia and…
‘Let’s bring France to a halt’: Oil refineries blocked and trains halted by pension reform protests
Unions want to get two million people onto the streets and are turning to rolling…
‘Let’s bring France to a halt’: Oil refineries blocked and trains halted by pension reform protests
Unions want to get two million people onto the streets and are turning to rolling…
How China’s shifting growth picture could hit global markets
China’s economy will be forced to recalibrate because of a “fractured” global order, and the…
Ukraine demands ICC probe into alleged prisoner of war killing
Investigation urged after video on social media apparently shows Russian troops executing Ukraine soldier.
103 children among hundreds found in abandoned truck in Mexico
The people were found in good health and it was unclear why the truck driver…
Japan’s H3 rocket fails after liftoff in blow to space ambitions
JAXA intentionally destroys H3 rocket after the vehicle’s second-stage engine failed to ignite following liftoff.
Will Russia sanctions dethrone ‘King Dollar’?
A flood of nations is trying to cut dependance on the dollar, fearing ‘weaponisation’ by…
China says U.S. relations have left rational path, warns of conflict unless they ‘hit the brake’
Qin, who was until recently China’s ambassador to the U.S., said China would “pursue a…
Southeast Asia the ‘new China’ for supply chains: business group
ASEAN Business Advisory Council chairperson Arsjad Rasjid says region should be ‘supply chain of the…
Bank of America sees lithium surplus in 2023 as demand eases
She also said she expects China’s electric vehicle demand growth to slow from 95% last…
At least 15 killed in Indonesia landslide, dozens missing
Landslide swept through homes in remote Serasan island on the edge of the South China…
Brazil orders police probe into Bolsonaro jewellery scandal
A news outlet reported that jewels worth more than $3m were discovered in the backpack…
New bipartisan Senate TikTok bill will be unveiled Tuesday
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner and Republican John Thune will unveil a highly anticipated bill to…
Taiwan is paying tourists to visit—here’s what you need to know
Taiwan’s government announced it will offer tourists $165 to vacation in the region.
