Hong Kong police condemned for issuing cash bounty for exiled democracy activists
Hong Kong police on Monday placed $1 million ($127,603) bounties on eight prominent democracy activists in self-imposed exile, in a move strongly condemned by rights groups and Western governments.
2023-07-04 09:53
Evan Gershkovich: US ambassador in Russia meets with jailed reporter
It is only the second time detained journalist Evan Gershkovich has met with a US representative.
2023-07-04 09:29
China Banks Offer 25-Year Loans to LGFVs to Avert Credit Crunch
China’s biggest state banks are offering local government financing vehicles loans with ultra-long maturities and temporary interest relief
2023-07-04 09:29
Why did Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky split? 'RHOBH' fans stunned as couple's breakup predicted 13 years ago on show
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky have been married since 1996
2023-07-04 09:19
Green economy, security in focus as Indonesia, Australia leaders meet in Sydney
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY The green economy, an easing of business visas for Indonesians, and regional security will
2023-07-04 08:47
Ohio governor asks Biden to declare disaster for East Palestine train derailment
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has asked President Joe Biden to issue a major disaster declaration for the February 3 train derailment in East Palestine that released massive amounts of toxic chemicals, triggered evacuations and extensive, ongoing, cleanup efforts.
2023-07-04 07:59
Korea Inflation Cools in June, Backing BOK Extended Pause
South Korea’s inflation eased for a fifth month in June, bolstering the case for the central bank to
2023-07-04 07:51
Crypto’s Dream of an Embrace by China Gets a Reality Check
A shakeup at China’s central bank has poured cold water on speculation that the nation may be about
2023-07-04 07:29
Asian Futures Slip as Equities Momentum Moderates: Markets Wrap
Stock futures suggest small declines in Asia on Tuesday after equities on Wall Street scratched out marginal gains
2023-07-04 07:23
Orkney debates motion to become territory of Norway
Councillors are set to discuss alternative models of governance for the Orkney Islands on Tuesday.
2023-07-04 06:57
Drought Menacing Thailand Threatens Global Supply of Sugar, Rice
Thailand is preparing contingency plans to deal with a potential drought that could last years and squeeze global
2023-07-04 06:23
US maternal deaths doubled in last 20 years, study finds
American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.
2023-07-04 06:16