Australian court finds Carnival misled about cruise's COVID risks in landmark ruling
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) -Carnival Corp's Australian unit has been ordered to pay the medical expenses of a woman
2023-10-25 16:58
Zimbabwe Cedes Highest Interest Rate Title to Argentina
Zimbabwe gave up its unenviable position of having the world’s highest interest rate to Argentina, after slashing borrowing
2023-10-25 16:49
Kokusai Electric Soars 28% After Japan’s Biggest IPO Since 2018
Japanese chip-equipment maker Kokusai Electric Corp. jumped in Tokyo on Wednesday after the largest initial public offering in
2023-10-25 16:28
Panama protesters detained in mine contract clashes, police injured
PANAMA CITY Police arrested nearly 50 protesters in Panama in confrontations over a new government-approved contract for a
2023-10-25 15:47
82-year-old Korean man has heart attack after choking on 'live octopus' dish
An 82-year-old man in South Korea had a heart attack after choking on a piece of "live octopus," or san-nakji, a local delicacy comprised of freshly severed -- and still wriggling -- tentacles.
2023-10-25 14:55
Biden, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Efforts to Contain Israeli-Hamas Conflict
US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on Tuesday as part of efforts
2023-10-25 14:53
Indonesia’s Wijaya Karya Gets Investor Nod to Delay Bond Payment
PT Wijaya Karya won investors’ approval to defer payment for its 331 billion rupiah ($21 million) bonds due
2023-10-25 14:45
Asia Stocks Poised to Rise on China Stimulus Plans: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Hong Kong and China-related markets look set to gain after President Xi Jinping stepped up support
2023-10-25 08:25
China Ousts Defense Minister, Ending Mystery Over His Status
China’s Li Shangfu became the nation’s shortest-serving defense minister ever, ending months of speculation over his status, as
2023-10-25 08:15
Instagram linked to depression, anxiety, insomnia in kids - US states' lawsuit
Dozens of U.S. states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of contributing to a
2023-10-25 00:46
Li Shangfu: Chinese defence minister sacked
The defence minister has been officially removed after not being seen in public since August.
2023-10-24 21:55
Hong Kong may seek to kick-start ailing property market in policy address
By James Pomfret and Clare Jim HONG KONG Hong Kong is expected to announce lower stamp duties for
2023-10-24 20:52