Analysis-China can no longer 'extend and pretend' on municipal debt
By Kevin Yao and Samuel Shen BEIJING China's promised "basket of measures" to defuse local government debt risks
2023-08-07 07:20
Climate change puts sovereigns at downgrade risk, study finds
By Mark John A global failure to curb carbon emissions will lead to rising debt-servicing costs for 59
2023-08-07 07:18
UK hiring falls at fastest pace in over three years, wage growth slows
By Suban Abdulla LONDON British employers reduced the number of new permanent staff they hired through recruitment agencies
2023-08-07 07:17
Imran Khan: Is his political future over now he is in jail?
His supporters appear scared with their leader behind bars. Has Pakistan's military eliminated yet another PM?
2023-08-06 22:49
Ukraine war: Russia hits blood transfusion centre, says Zelensky
People have been reportedly killed and wounded in the strike in north-eastern Ukraine, says the president.
2023-08-06 05:56
Elizabeth Banks, Amy Adams and Sarah Paulson among stars fanning out at Taylor Swift's shows
It's fair to say that lovers of Taylor Swift span far and wide, and that, of course, includes many fellow celebrities.
2023-08-06 02:16
China's July economic losses from disasters exceed January-June
BEIJING China's direct economic losses from natural disasters surged to 41.18 billion yuan ($5.74 billion) in July, more
2023-08-05 17:50
Pakistan ex-PM Khan given three-year jail sentence
Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan given three-year jail sentence over corruption allegations he denies
2023-08-05 16:22
Economic conditions -- and perceptions -- are critical for Biden in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said it would be foolish for Democrats to view the presidential race with an air of overconfidence or presumed victory, despite persistent signs of economic growth under President Joe Biden and another criminal indictment facing his leading Republican challenger, former President Donald Trump.
2023-08-05 07:28
JPMorgan raises US economic growth estimate, no longer expects 2023 recession
JPMorgan's chief economist said on Friday the bank is no longer forecasting a U.S. recession this year and
2023-08-05 04:47
Defense secretary issues new memo on how to reshuffle Pentagon leadership roles amid Tuberville blockade
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has issued guidance to the military workforce for the first time about how Pentagon leadership roles will likely need to be reshuffled as a result of Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military confirmations.
2023-08-05 00:55
Italy plans measures to support key sectors including microelectronics
By Elvira Pollina and Giuseppe Fonte ROME Italy is preparing measures to support strategic industrial sectors including microelectronics
2023-08-05 00:20