Japan country profile
Provides an overview of Japan, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.
2023-07-26 15:48
Fulham confirm signing of Raul Jimenez from Wolves
Raul Jimenez has completed his move to Fulham from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
2023-07-26 15:27
Analysis-Dollar slump, overcrowding complicate popular FX carry trade
By Harry Robertson, Alun John and Ankur Banerjee LONDON/SINGAPORE A slide in the dollar and signs that volatility
2023-07-26 13:22
Analysis-Dollar’s decline throws spotlight on battered commodity currencies
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK Some investors are zeroing in on the battered currencies of commodity-producing countries
2023-07-26 13:19
The risks are rising for Western firms in Russia. So why are so many staying put?
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a slew of Western companies left in protest. But some of the world's biggest firms — including Nestlé, Heineken and snack maker Mondelez — stayed put.
2023-07-26 13:17
Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa
A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.
2023-07-26 11:52
Dollar near two-week high as Fed decision looms; Aussie falls
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO The dollar hovered close to a two-week high versus the euro on Wednesday, while
2023-07-26 10:57
Senate Targets US Investments in China Through Key Defense Bill
The Senate attached a measure to the annual defense policy bill that would subject some US investments in
2023-07-26 06:53
LGBTQ+: When 15 rain-soaked marchers made history in India
In 1999, India's first Pride march was held in Kolkata - and the rest is history.
2023-07-26 05:28
Texas congressman leads thirst and hunger strike to urge heat protections for workers
A Democratic congressman from Texas is participating in a brief thirst and hunger strike Tuesday to "draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks."
2023-07-26 04:51
Mexico security forces 'collaborated' in student disappearances, report says
By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY Mexican security forces at local, state and federal level knew about the 2014
2023-07-26 03:18
Ron DeSantis Lays Off More Than a Third of His 2024 Campaign Staff
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign is accelerating layoffs initiated in recent weeks to cut more than a
2023-07-26 01:59