Syrian Druze protesters condemn Assad at mass rally
A crowd in the city of Suweida, enraged by economic hardship, tears down a portrait of Syria's president.
2023-09-09 06:47
Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation
A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil".
2023-09-08 22:21
What is the G20 and why does the Delhi summit matter?
India wants the G20 Delhi summit to focus on the environment, but there may be rows over Ukraine.
2023-09-07 23:24
The spiraling cost of war means growing economic pain for Russia
"The government will provide whatever the army asks for," Russia's President Vladimir Putin told a gathering of military top brass in December. Eighteen months into his war in Ukraine, he seems to be keeping that promise. But he's doing it increasingly at the expense of economic stability at home.
2023-08-28 17:16
Moody's estimates Hawaiian wildfires caused up to $6 billion in economic losses
Moody's RMS estimated up to $6 billion in economic losses from the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, which killed at least 115 people and destroyed countless homes and businesses.
2023-08-23 07:46
China urgently needs to address economic uncertainty - EU business group chief
By Laurie Chen BEIJING The head of an influential European business lobby in China said Beijing needs to
2023-08-22 17:19
Katty Kay: Why bad news is good news for Trump - for now
It's not politics as usual for Biden and Trump going into the 2024 US presidential election.
2023-08-22 08:25
Russia hikes interest rates after rouble slides
The Bank of Russia raises rates to 12% from 8.5% in a bid to boost the currency and lower inflation.
2023-08-15 16:48
Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar
The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war.
2023-08-14 19:19
Taylor Swift, 'Barbie' and Beyoncé are unleashing the spending power of women
It's the summer of girl power, fueled by Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and "Barbie."
2023-08-10 02:22
How we're buying perfume could signal how we're feeling about the economy
How consumers are feeling about the health of the US economy, and of their own wallets, could be showing up in the way we're buying one particular indulgence — perfume.
2023-08-10 02:21
Venezuela Red Cross President Mario Enrique Villarroel fired by court
The charity declares its support for its boss and appeals to President Nicolas Maduro's government.
2023-08-05 20:27