One Country’s Covid Restrictions Are Turning Into a Moneyspinner
Most countries couldn’t wait to dismantle travel curbs that were used to contain the coronavirus. Azerbaijan is gaining
2023-07-09 14:52
South Korean lawmakers berate IAEA chief over Japanese plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater
South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant during a tense meeting in Seoul on Sunday, with protesters screaming outside the door
2023-07-09 14:17
Y2K fashion has taken over. And Gen Z is loving it
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Y2K
2023-07-09 14:16
Yellen says Washington might 'respond to unintended consequences' for China due to tech export curbs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Washington will listen to Chinese complaints about security-related curbs on U.S. technology exports and might “respond to unintended consequences” as she ended a visit to Beijing aimed at reviving strained relations
2023-07-09 14:15
From poverty to power, new California Speaker seeks Democratic caucus unity but offers few details
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has assumed one of the most influential political offices this month
2023-07-09 13:27
NBA unveils new in-season tournament set to debut in November
The National Basketball Association on Saturday unveiled the format and groups for its in-season tournament set to debut next season.
2023-07-09 12:56
China’s Flood of Plastic, Yellen Departs: Sunday Asia Briefing
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen completed her task in Beijing today, potentially adding a small measure of relief
2023-07-09 12:49
Chinese authorities swoop on restaurant that challenged customers to eat 108 dumplings
A restaurant in China that challenged its customers to eat more than 100 dumplings in return for a free meal has fallen foul of authorities, who are investigating whether it has violated the country's anti-food waste law.
2023-07-09 10:48
The world is big enough for US and China, Yellen says as she concludes Beijing trip
The world is big enough for both the United States and China to thrive, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday as she wrapped up a visit to Beijing aimed at stablizing the relationship between the world's two largest economies.
2023-07-09 10:29
Mexican Pemex estimates platform fire shut in 700,000 barrels of oil
MEXICO CITY Mexican oil company Pemex estimates that a deadly fire on a major offshore platform off the
2023-07-09 10:19
Solomon Islands leader visits security partner China with focus on infrastructure
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare arrives in China on Sunday for his first
2023-07-09 09:48
Yellen says China, U.S. have significant disagreements that must be communicated clearly, directly
BEIJING U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said 10 hours of bilateral meetings with senior Chinese officials in recent
2023-07-09 09:17