US ambassador dismisses claims of American interference in Thailand's elections
The U.S. ambassador to Thailand has dismissed claims of American interference in recent elections as a “disservice” to the Thai people
1970-01-01 08:00
Corruption trial begins for former Indonesia IT minister over mobile phone tower project
Indonesia’s anti-graft court has opened a trial for a former communication and information technology minister who was charged with corruption over the construction of mobile phone transmission towers in remote parts of the country
1970-01-01 08:00
Ex-Audi boss convicted of fraud after pleading guilty in German automaker's diesel emissions scandal
A German court has found ex-Audi boss Rupert Stadler guilty of fraud in connection with the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal
1970-01-01 08:00
Farmers markets thrive as customers and vendors who latched on during the pandemic remain loyal
Farmers markets gave people something they desperately sought during the pandemic: A place to shop outdoors, and at the same time support smaller, often local businesses
1970-01-01 08:00
5 takeaways from the AP's report on Chinese disposable e-cigarettes flooding the US market
The Associated Press has found that the Food and Drug Administration can't keep up with a flood of illegal disposable e-cigarettes from China
1970-01-01 08:00
Thousands of e-cigarettes are pouring into the US despite FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors
1970-01-01 08:00
Stock market today: Asia mixed after Wall St drifts lower following run-up
Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street drifted lower following its latest rally
1970-01-01 08:00
What is it like living in Mecca? For residents, Islam's holiest sites are simply home
For residents, Islam's most sacred city Mecca is simply home
1970-01-01 08:00
China's premier says economic growth is accelerating and the country can hit its 5% target this year
China’s No. 2 leader says economic growth accelerated in the latest quarter and he expressed confidence it can hit the ruling Communist Party’s official target of 5% for the year
1970-01-01 08:00
US Interior Secretary Haaland reflects on tenure and tradition amid policy challenges
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has made history a few times in her political career, becoming one of the first Native American women to serve in Congress and as the first to hold the reins of the Interior Department
1970-01-01 08:00
States clamp down on freight trains, fearing derailments and federal gridlock
Spurred on by train derailments, some states crisscrossed by busy freight railroads aren’t waiting for federal action to improve safety
1970-01-01 08:00
HSBC Quitting Canary Wharf for the City Rocks Docklands District
HSBC Holdings Plc’s decision to quit the 1.1 million square foot skyscraper that bears its name in Canary
1970-01-01 08:00