Russia Discusses Return to Capital Controls to Stem Ruble Slump
Russia may partially reinstate capital controls to stem a slump in the ruble to levels not seen since
2023-08-15 23:19
Afghanistan country profile
Provides an overview of Afghanistan, including key dates and facts about this Asian country.
2023-08-15 20:49
Surprise China Rate Cut Only Highlights Tough Choices Facing Xi
President Xi Jinping has resisted pulling the trigger on a major stimulus to revive the world’s second-biggest economy.
2023-08-15 19:28
Death toll after landslides in Indian Himalayas rises to 57; 10 still missing
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2023-08-15 19:21
Suspected Russian spies held in major UK security investigation
Three Bulgarian nationals suspected of spying in the UK for Russia face trial for "fake passports".
2023-08-15 17:59
Russia's central bank raises interest rates to 12% after the ruble plunges
Russia's central bank hiked its main interest rate by 3.5 percentage points to 12% Tuesday after the ruble cratered to a 17-month low the previous day.
2023-08-15 17:50
Typhoon Lan Paralyzes Planes and Trains While Crossing Japan
Typhoon Lan reached the coast of central Japan early Tuesday, grounding flights and halting trains as residents braced
2023-08-15 17:50
Russia hikes interest rates after rouble slides
The Bank of Russia raises rates to 12% from 8.5% in a bid to boost the currency and lower inflation.
2023-08-15 16:56
Gas station explosion kills 30, injures more than 100 in Russia's Dagestan region
At least 30 people were killed and more than 100 injured when a fire caused an explosion at a gas station in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan, local authorities said.
2023-08-15 16:52
Russian central bank jacks up rates to 12% to support battered rouble
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's central bank hiked its key interest rate by 350 basis points to 12% on Tuesday, an emergency
2023-08-15 16:50
Russia Hikes Rates at Emergency Meeting After Ruble’s Crash
Russia’s central bank raised interest rates to the highest in over a year, increasing the pace of monetary
2023-08-15 16:26
Indonesia’s GoTo Cuts Loss After Bottom-Line Focus Pays Off
GoTo Group narrowed losses after prioritizing the bottom-line over revenue growth, taking the Indonesian internet leader closer to
2023-08-15 16:25