Heavy rains bring deadly flash flood and landslide to northwest China
At least 21 people are dead and six others missing after a flash flood and landslide following torrential rains in the outskirts of northwestern China's Xi'an city, local authorities said Sunday.
2023-08-14 14:00
Agnellis’ Exor Buys 15% Stake in Philips for Around $2.8 Billion
The Agnelli family’s Exor NV bought a minority stake in Dutch medical technology company Koninklijke Philips NV. Exor,
2023-08-14 13:59
Blackstone Eyes Japan Property After Selling $4.5 Billion
Blackstone Inc. is exploring more acquisitions in Japanese real estate, after selling about $4.5 billion worth in the
2023-08-14 13:55
Taiwan vice president is 'troublemaker', says Beijing
William Lai's stopovers in New York and San Francisco on his way to Paraguay have riled China.
2023-08-14 13:55
Brevan Howard Hires New Mideast CEO From Ares
Brevan Howard Asset Management has appointed Oualid Lahsini as chief executive officer of its Middle East business. Lahsini,
2023-08-14 13:50
The death toll from the Maui wildfires stands at 93. Here's what we know about the deadliest US fire in over a century
Crews in west Maui are continuing the heart-wrenching work of sifting through the ashes of what used to be homes and beloved landmarks wiped out by the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years -- and the death toll has been rising.
2023-08-14 13:50
In the Market: Funds fret over the fallout of Biden's China order
By Paritosh Bansal Fund managers are worried the Biden administration's move to restrict some outbound U.S. investment to
2023-08-14 13:25
Zuckerberg Says ‘Time to Move On’ From Musk Cage Fight
Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., said it’s “time to move on” from speculation that
2023-08-14 13:22
The Ukrainian refugees returning to war-torn homeland
Ukrainians share experiences of visiting families and friends back home, amidst daily danger alerts.
2023-08-14 13:15
SNB Expected to Hike Again Even as Inflation Is Seen Slowing
Economists expect the Swiss National Bank to raise interest rates for a final time in September, even as
2023-08-14 12:29
A stunning possible fourth indictment looms over Trump and the 2024 election
Yet another likely criminal indictment is looming over Donald Trump this week, which would deepen his already extreme legal quagmire and further divert an unparalleled election season from the campaign trail into multiple courtrooms.
2023-08-14 12:28
Middle school in China under fire for telling girls not to 'behave flirtatiously' to avoid sexual harassment
A controversial lesson on sexual harassment at a middle school in southern China has stirred online debate about victim-blaming, with many criticizing both the school and what they say is an inadequate response from officials.
2023-08-14 12:24