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
Explainer-What is the 'Basel III endgame' and why are banks worked up about it?
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON U.S. banking regulators will on Thursday unveil a sweeping proposal for stricter bank capital
2023-07-24 18:18
Here's how Bud Light became the latest corporate bogeyman for Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sets his sights on Bud Light, the latest development in what has turned into an ongoing crisis for the beer brand following its brief partnership with influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who is trans, four months ago.
2023-07-22 01:58
Explainer-How El Nino is helping drive heatwaves and extreme weather
By Gloria Dickie LONDON Countries around the world from China to the United States are battling heatwaves, with
2023-07-20 04:55
Explainer-What is the 'fake electors' scheme Trump supporters tried after his 2020 loss?
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced criminal charges against 16 people on Tuesday for
2023-07-19 06:25
Higher food prices and more hunger: Collapse of Black Sea grain deal poses a massive threat
Wheat and corn prices on global commodities markets jumped Monday after Russia pulled out of a crucial deal allowing the export of grain from Ukraine.
2023-07-17 22:22
Why the Crimean Bridge is so important to Vladimir Putin
The Crimean Bridge, which links the annexed peninsula to mainland Russia, was hit by two strikes early Monday in an attack a Ukrainian security official told CNN Kyiv was responsible for.
2023-07-17 21:24
What Zelensky wanted from NATO -- and what he got
At last year's NATO summit in Madrid, the alliance formally invited Sweden and Finland to join its ranks. At this year's summit in Vilnius, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was hoping the alliance would extend his country the same favor.
2023-07-13 16:48
Explainer-Auto industry on tenterhooks as UAW kicks off talks with 'Detroit Three'
By Nathan Gomes The United Auto Workers (UAW) union will start contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers
2023-07-13 02:49
North Korea is ramping up its intercontinental ballistic missile program. Here's what you need to know
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, just days after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down US military reconnaissance planes flying over nearby waters.
2023-07-12 14:54
Explainer-What is Nasdaq's special rebalancing and its impact?
By Sruthi Shankar and Medha Singh A "special rebalance" of the Nasdaq 100 index will take place later
2023-07-12 01:15
What is Prime Energy, Logan Paul's controversial energy drink?
For being less than two years old, Prime energy and sport drinks are already enduring a major growth spurt.
2023-07-11 01:27