Top economists urge bolder action on 'crisis of extreme inequality'
More than 230 economists and political leaders have called on the United Nations and the World Bank to do more to tackle the widening gap between the rich and poor around the world, a problem they say many governments are ignoring.
2023-07-18 20:18
UK on track for most company insolvencies since 2009
LONDON England and Wales are on track for the highest quarterly number of company insolvencies since early 2009,
2023-07-18 18:22
SoftBank Group invests $65 million in UK AI firm - Nikkei
TOKYO SoftBank Group has resumed investment in new AI companies, investing $65 million in British firm Tractable, an
2023-07-18 18:19
Deutsche Bank cuts China's 2023 growth forecast to 5.3%
Deutsche Bank lowered its forecast for China's economic growth forecast this year to 5.3%, from 6% earlier, citing
2023-07-18 15:29
World Bank chief Banga unveils new plans to boost lending 'firepower'
By Andrea Shalal World Bank President Ajay Banga unveiled new plans on Tuesday to stretch the bank's balance
2023-07-18 11:59
LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?
Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.
2023-07-18 10:26
State judge temporarily blocks Iowa's 6-week abortion ban
Abortions in Iowa will for now remain legal up to 22 weeks into a pregnancy after a judge on Monday temporarily blocked the state's newly signed law that would ban the procedure as early as six weeks.
2023-07-18 05:15
Smartmatic subpoenas Trump allies Flynn and Bannon in defamation lawsuits against Fox News and Newsmax
Trump allies Michael Flynn and Steve Bannon have been subpoenaed by Smartmatic as part of the voting technology company's massive defamation lawsuits against Fox News and Newsmax over their promotion of 2020 election lies.
2023-07-18 03:15
World economy in a difficult place but not destined to stay there - W.Bank chief
GANDHINAGAR, India The world economy is in a difficult place but it is not destined to stay there,
2023-07-17 23:49
Russian inflation expectations jump to 11.1% with rate decision imminent
MOSCOW Inflationary expectations for the year ahead among Russian households climbed to 11.1% in July from 10.2% in
2023-07-17 22:52
Turkey's cenbank to deliver another substantial rate hike to 20%: Reuters Poll
By Ali Kucukgocmen ISTANBUL Turkey's central bank is expected to raise its policy rate by 500 basis points
2023-07-17 22:29
Tunisia-EU migration: Deal signed to strengthen borders
The memorandum of understanding includes $118m to stop smuggling and return irregular migrants.
2023-07-17 22:18