Nerves, apathy as Russia’s war shakes Romanian towns near Ukraine
Opinions are divided in the eastern European country as the war edges closer.
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Interest rates should stay around 5% for longer — even as inflation falls, top economist Jim O’Neill says
Veteran economist Jim O’Neill says central banks will need to keep interest rates up around…
Saudi Pro League kicks off after raiding Europe’s top football clubs
Saudi Pro League spent nearly half a billion dollars luring top players, coaches from traditional…
A totaled Tesla was sold for parts in the U.S. but came back online in Ukraine — here’s what happened
The car or its computer was suddenly online in a southern region of war-torn Ukraine.
Sweden survive late scares to beat Japan and reach World Cup semi-finals
Swedes hold on against a Japanese fightback to beat the 2011 champions 2-1 and to…
US records highest number of suicides in 2022
Last year, the number jumped by 3 percent to about 49,449, according to new data.
Chinese tech giant Huawei reports tepid consumer revenue growth for the first half of 2023
Huawei on Friday reported 2.2% year-on-year growth in its consumer business revenue for the first…
UK economy posts surprise second-quarter growth as households kept spending
The U.K. economy recorded surprise growth in the second quarter as household consumption rose.
UBS ends Credit Suisse dependence on Swiss central bank loan
UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse was brokered in March, amid talks with the Swiss government,…
China says CIA spy uncovered after recruitment by US in Italy
China’s Ministry of State Security says Chinese employee of military-industrial firm was recruited by the…
What Biden’s executive order means for U.S. investors in China
The Biden administration’s long-awaited executive order on U.S. investments in Chinese companies leaves open plenty…
Singapore narrows 2023 growth forecast on ‘weak’ external demand
The growth forecast was trimmed to between 0.5% to 1.5%, from an earlier range estimate…
Singapore narrows 2023 growth forecast on ‘weak’ external demand
The growth forecast was trimmed to between 0.5% to 1.5%, from an earlier range estimate…
‘Blatant economic coercion’: China slams Biden’s order limiting U.S. overseas tech investment
“This seriously deviates from the market economy and fair competition principles that the U.S. has…
Gold prices to breach all-time highs? Some expect bullion to hit $2,500
Gold prices may set new all-time highs in 2024 on the back of a peak…
What does the assassination of a presidential candidate mean for Ecuador?
The slaying of anti-corruption advocate Fernando Villavicencio has underscored the threat of rising crime in…
Trump’s Truth Social tipped FBI to man killed during arrest attempt for Biden threats
The FBI fatally shot Craig Deleeuw Robertson in Provo, Utah, while trying to arrest him…
Russia to launch its first mission to the moon in nearly 50 years
Launch of the Luna-25 craft to the moon on Friday will be conducted without assistance…
X CEO Linda Yaccarino explains reason for getting rid of Twitter name
X CEO Linda Yaccarino explained to CNBC on Thursday why the company decided to get…
‘It’s gone forever’: Wildfires ravage town at heart of Hawaiian culture
Large parts of Lahania, the former capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii, have been left…
