US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate
Shrugging off higher interest rates, America’s consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September, the government reported in an upgrade from its previous estimate
2023-11-29 21:45
German Inflation Sinks More Than Expected as Energy Retreats
German inflation eased more than forecast in November on retreating energy and travel costs, putting the European Central
2023-11-29 21:29
NASA to train Indian astronaut for ISS voyage in deepening space ties
By Nivedita Bhattacharjee BENGALURU NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a voyage to the International Space Station
2023-11-29 21:27
How AI Can Help Clean Up the Biggest Climate Messes
Artificial intelligence is now on the agenda as world leaders, climate diplomats and thousands of others descend on
2023-11-29 21:23
World’s oldest zoo becomes first to breed protected crocodile species
Schoenbrunn Zoo in Vienna, Austria, has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first to successfully breed protected crocodile tegus. The two offspring, born on 23 November, mark a significant achievement for the world’s oldest zoo and the conservation of the semi-aquatic predatory lizards native to South America. Originally seized in the Netherlands, the parents of the offspring were residing in a Belgian zoo before transferring to Vienna in 2021. Crocodile tegus, targeted by smugglers for their value, are listed in CITES appendix II. Successful breeding provides valuable insights, contributing to their protection outside their natural habitat. Read More Israeli hostage Emily Hand only speaking in whisper after Hamas ordeal, father says Raging fire tears through warehouses in Thailand during lantern festival Chinese fighter jets ‘orbit’ Philippines aircraft during patrol over contested waters
2023-11-29 20:57
Argentina's president-elect announces his pick for economy minister
Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei says he's chosen Luis Caputo, a former finance minister and Central Bank chief who is known as an expert in markets, to lead the Economy Ministry when the right-wing leader takes office on Dec. 10
2023-11-29 20:47
Philippines Markets Debut Islamic Bond Helped by Drop in Spreads
The Philippines marketed its first US-currency Islamic note, aiming to expand its funding base and capitalizing on a
2023-11-29 20:28
US Mortgage Applications for Home Purchases Rise for Fourth Week
US mortgage applications for home purchases increased for a fourth week, the longest stretch of gains since March
2023-11-29 20:15
Sri Lanka and creditor nations agree in principle on debt restructuring
By Uditha Jayasinghe and Tetsushi Kajimoto COLOMBO/TOKYO (Reuters) -A group of Sri Lanka's creditor nations and Colombo reached an agreement
2023-11-29 19:57
GM says pretax earnings took $1.1B hit from autoworkers strike, but says it can absorb costs of deal
General Motors says pretax earnings took a $1.1 billion hit this year from a six-week strike by autoworkers, but the company expects to absorb the costs of a new contract and is even raising its dividend
2023-11-29 19:57
Putin’s Daughter Pursues Digital Plan in Push to Embrace Africa
Russia is stepping up its pursuit of closer ties with Africa by offering digital expertise in a strategy
2023-11-29 19:50
EU’s Jourova Praises Ukraine’s Anti-Graft Effort
European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova sees an effective anti-graft system emerging in Ukraine as the war-torn nation
2023-11-29 19:27