Russia Readies Digital Ruble Pilot as War Squeezes Economy
Russia is pressing ahead with plans to introduce a digital ruble, joining a growing list of countries to
2023-07-19 18:46
US Says Soldier Fled to North Korea After Facing Expulsion
North Korea detained a US soldier who intentionally crossed the border from South Korea in an apparent effort
2023-07-19 16:15
China Names Ex-Intelligence Official as HK Security Chief
China named a former top official from its secret intelligence agency the new head of Beijing’s national security
2023-07-19 13:23
J&J Must Pay $18.8 Million in California Talc-Cancer Trial
Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $18.8 million to a California man who blamed the company’s talcum-based
2023-07-19 09:23
A $500 Billion Corporate-Debt Storm Builds Over Global Economy
Richard Cooper’s phone is a something of an early alarm bell for the global economy. Lately, it’s been
2023-07-19 07:17
Large Oil Spill Reported Near Site of Pemex Platform Blast in Gulf of Mexico
A large oil spill has been spotted in the Gulf of Mexico near the site of a deadly
2023-07-19 00:48
Trump Gets Letter Saying He Is a Target of Jan. 6 Probe
Former President Donald Trump said he has been notified that he is a target in the Justice Department’s
2023-07-18 22:54
Singapore Passport Is World’s Most Powerful, Replacing Japan
Singapore has replaced Japan for having the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 192 global destinations,
2023-07-18 18:50
Drones Target Crimea After Putin Vows to Avenge Bridge Blast
Ukraine and Russia accused each other of overnight drone attacks hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed revenge
2023-07-18 17:49
Foxconn Founder Gou Urges Taiwan to Restart Talks With China
Foxconn Technology Group founder Terry Gou called for Taiwan and China to resume direct talks, while also criticizing
2023-07-18 16:51
Scandals Taint Singapore’s Clean Image Complicating Succession
Singapore’s ruling party has long relied on its reputation for clean governance to win elections and attract capital
2023-07-18 13:59
China Says It Can Get Through Summer Without Major Blackouts
China has sufficient electricity capacity to meet demand over the summer months even as temperatures soar, according to
2023-07-18 13:16