Explainer-China's politburo meeting leaves many economic headaches unaddressed
HONG KONG China's leadership pledged at a key Communist Party meeting this week to support the economy through
2023-07-26 13:45
New Zealand, Australia to Explore Options for Seamless Travel
New Zealand and Australia are to explore moves toward more “seamless travel” between the two nations to enhance
2023-07-26 13:17
Texas congressman leads thirst and hunger strike to urge heat protections for workers
A Democratic congressman from Texas is participating in a brief thirst and hunger strike Tuesday to "draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks."
2023-07-26 07:28
Senators propose banning stock trades for US Congress, president
WASHINGTON Members of the U.S. Congress, the president, vice president and senior executive branch officials and their relatives
2023-07-26 07:20
House panel plans to move forward with Zuckerberg contempt vote Thursday
The House Judiciary Committee has announced it will hold a hearing on Thursday to begin contempt proceedings against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for failing to comply with a series of subpoenas to turn over documents related to the panel's investigation into whether the company censored free speech on its platform.
2023-07-26 02:52
Nigerian Central Bank Raises Rates in First Test of Independence
Nigeria’s central bank extended its longest phase of monetary tightening to tame inflation, disregarding a call by President
2023-07-26 01:17
2023 Women's World Cup: Australian football suffers despite Matildas
The team's success is despite conditions in Australia, not because of them, those in the sport say.
2023-07-25 23:55
European Stocks on Longest Winning Streak Since Jan; Miners Jump
European shares rose for a sixth straight day, the longest streak since January, as miners rallied on China
2023-07-25 23:45
US consumer confidence rises to two-year high in July
WASHINGTON U.S. consumer confidence increased to a two-year high in July amid continued optimism about the labor market,
2023-07-25 22:27
US House Republicans bring culture wars into spending showdown with Senate
By David Morgan WASHINGTON The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives is due to begin voting this week on
2023-07-25 18:24
U.S. will be short 67,000 chip workers by 2030, industry group says
By Max A. Cherney The U.S. semiconductor industry faces a shortfall of roughly 67,000 workers by 2030, according
2023-07-25 17:27
Rhodes: First flights taking NI tourists from wildfires due later
EasyJet and Jet2 flights carrying passengers from areas affected by wildfires will touch down tonight.
2023-07-25 17:16