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
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
'I have been rejected by dozens of men over dowry'
A 27-year-old Indian woman has started a petition to put an end to the social evil of dowry.
2023-07-04 06:20
Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students
Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.
2023-07-04 03:20
Ukraine Recap: Russian Defense Chief Plays Down Impact of Mutiny
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said last month’s attempted mutiny by Wagner mercenaries failed because the country’s armed
2023-07-04 00:17
Baltimore shooting: Police hunt for suspects after dozens shot at block party
Gunfire erupted at a large block party in the city, leaving two dead and 28 others injured.
2023-07-03 21:25
European Stocks Muted After First-Half Gains; Energy Shares Rise
European stocks were muted on Monday following gains in the first half of the year as cyclical sectors
2023-07-03 21:20
Turkish State Banks Resume Supporting Lira as Rout Deepens
Turkey’s state-run banks re-entered the foreign-currency market on Monday, selling as much as $1 billion by midday to
2023-07-03 20:47
Singapore Ministers Defend Colonial House Rents After Outcry
The two Singapore cabinet ministers at the center of a rental probe over sprawling state-owned houses took to
2023-07-03 18:47
Trump once said a president under felony indictment would grind the government to a halt and create a constitutional crisis
Former President Donald Trump said in 2016 that a president under indictment would "cripple the operations of our government" and create an "unprecedented constitutional crisis" -- years before he himself was indicted on federal charges while running for a second term as president.
2023-07-03 18:28
Sunak Faces Three Weeks of Danger in Bid to Revive Tories
Rishi Sunak faces an awkward three-week political test that is likely to have a lasting impact on his
2023-07-03 17:21
OCBC Targets Revenue Boost From China-Southeast Asia Links
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. unveiled a target to boost revenue from business flows between Greater China and Southeast Asia
2023-07-03 16:27