Mastercard demands US cannabis shops stop accepting debit cards
The issuer says its debit cards must not be used for legal cannabis, due to federal laws in the US.
2023-07-27 06:55
Exclusive: A Baltimore musician was hired to organize a protest. He says he never knew his client had links to pro-China operatives
In echoes of Russian efforts, a pro-Beijing firm is finding new ways to push its narratives in the US.
2023-07-27 05:29
Facebook parent Meta forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates
By Katie Paul and Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) -Meta Platforms forecast third-quarter revenue above market expectations on Wednesday, sending shares up
2023-07-27 04:21
Marcus Rashford names Man City duo as Premier League's best players of last five years
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has named two rival players from Manchester City as the Premier League's top performers over the last half-decade. Man City beat Man Utd in last season's FA Cup final.
2023-07-26 23:21
Davido video: Wole Soyinka defends Nigerian Afrobeats star in Muslim row
The Afrobeats star came under fire for sharing a music video which offended some Muslims.
2023-07-26 19:57
Israel's Supreme Court says it will not block law that limits its power -- for now
Israel's Supreme Court said Wednesday that it will not issue an injunction to temporarily block a controversial new law that curbs its power. The so-called reasonableness law part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to weaken the judiciary, has now entered into force.
2023-07-26 19:45
Australia fines Facebook owner Meta $14 million for undisclosed data collection
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) -An Australian court ordered Facebook owner Meta Platforms to pay fines totalling A$20 million ($14
2023-07-26 17:52
Qin Gang replaced - Who is new Chinese FM Wang Yi?
China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing.
2023-07-26 16:59
China is erasing mention of its former foreign minister. But it still hasn't said why
Five weeks ago, the world watched as China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing for high stakes talks between the two powers.
2023-07-26 14:51
Parents of aid worker Chris Parry to visit Ukraine
Parents of Chris Parry, who died in Ukraine, say they are determined to honour their son's legacy.
2023-07-26 13:50
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