Saudis Look to China for Business as US Influence Wanes
Days after welcoming Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of efforts to reset relations with the US,
2023-06-14 14:48
Marketmind: A hawkish skip or a dovish pause?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland There's no escaping that it's all
2023-06-14 12:54
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin claims Moscow could use weapons with depleted uranium
Russian president Vladimir Putin said that if necessary Russia would use weapons with depleted uranium in response to reports that the United States would supply such weapons to Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on Tuesday that the US was set to approve depleted uranium tank rounds for Kyiv. Depleted uranium is a dense by-product left over when uranium is enriched for use in nuclear reactors or nuclear weapons. The rounds retain some radioactive properties, but cannot generate a nuclear reaction as a nuclear weapon would. In March 2023, the UK said it would supply armour piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine to help destroy Russian tanks. Putin falsely claimed that these weapons had a “nuclear component.” Meanwhile, Russia launched a “massive” attack overnight on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least ten people and wounding 28 others. “As of 1300 (1000 GMT) 10 people have been killed,” city mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said in a Telegram post, adding that another person was under the rubble and a further 28 were injured. Read More Russia losing 900 soldiers a day during counteroffensive, Ukrainian officials claim Putin mixes threats of new offensive in Ukraine with offers of peace talks UN nuclear chief says large Ukraine atomic power plant held by Russia faces 'dangerous situation'
2023-06-14 10:15
Biden Hosts Uruguay’s Centrist President for Surprise Meeting
President Joe Biden discussed democracy, trade and climate change on Tuesday with Uruguay President Luis Lacalle Pou at
2023-06-14 08:58
Oil Holds Advance as Broad China Stimulus Plan Aids Sentiment
Oil steadied after rising more than 3% Tuesday on signs that China is shifting into stimulus mode and
2023-06-14 08:25
Asia Stocks Primed to Rise on Policy Rates Outlook: Markets Wrap
Asian equities were poised to climb as traders bet that slowing US inflation had minimized any risk of
2023-06-14 07:49
Discrimination bigger concern from AI than human extinction, says EU chief
The warning comes ahead of the European Parliament voting on rules to regulate artificial intelligence.
2023-06-14 07:26
Putin’s Economic Forum Puts Russia’s Isolation on Display
Vladimir Putin’s annual economic forum in St. Petersburg was a magnet for global politicians and investors until his
2023-06-14 02:48
Kenya rewards runner Kipyegon with $35,000 and house for breaking 2 world records
Distance runner Faith Kipyegon was given $35,000 and a house by Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday as a reward for breaking two world records in the space of a week. Kipyegon, who met with Ruto at the president's office, said she would now fulfill a promise she had made to buy her father a new car. The 29-year-old Kipyegon, a two-time Olympic champion in the 1,500 meters, set a new 1,500 world record in Florence, Italy on June 2 when she broke the eight-year-old mark set by Genzebe Dibaba of Ethiopia. Kipyegon became the first woman to go under 3 minutes, 50 seconds with her 3:49.11. She broke the 5,000 meters record last Friday at the Paris Diamond League meet by clocking 14:05.20, winning that race ahead of former world record-holder Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia. “Faith has made Kenya incredibly proud,” Ruto said. “She stands as a shining model of consistency, discipline, hard work, as well as family. Faith is a great Kenyan woman — a mother, a wife and a world champion rolled into one.” Ruto pledged that the Kenyan government will also give similar rewards to future world-record breakers. ___ More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
2023-06-14 01:59
Bond Market Decrees Inflation Readings Will Let Fed Skip Rate Hike in June
The bond market has higher conviction that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates steady this week after
2023-06-14 00:56
Russia-Ukraine war live: Wagner boss warns Putin his army ‘may not stay in Ukraine’
Having taken the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut after a months-long battle, Russia’s Wagner mercenary group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Tuesday that he was “not sure” if Wagner would stay in Ukraine. Wagner mercenaries have previously been active in parts of Africa and the Middle East, with a few contracts remaining there. Last month, Prigozhin launched a scathing attack on Vladimir Putin‘s invasion strategy, claiming that Russia could face a revolution similar to 1917 and lose the war in Ukraine unless changes are made by Kremlin leadership. Meanwhile, Russia launched a “massive” attack overnight on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least ten people and wounding 28 others. “As of 1300 (1000 GMT) 10 people have been killed,” city mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said in a Telegram post, adding that another person was under the rubble and a further 28 were injured. At least 10 out of 14 cruise missiles and one out of four Iranian-made drones fired by Russia were downed by Ukraine’s air forces, the country’s top military command said. Read More How significant is the reported recapture of the first Ukrainian villages from Russia? Putin uses public holiday to laud patriotic feelings as support for troops in Ukraine Author pulls her own book from publication after backlash from Ukrainian fans
2023-06-13 21:48
Convicted Poker Player’s Son Sues Irish Lender AIB Over Fraudulent Conspiracy
AIB Group Plc, once tricked into lending a poker-playing fraudster £740 million ($930 million), is now being accused
2023-06-13 20:18