'Get out': Influx of Russians to Georgia stokes old enmities
Above Tbilisi's Old Town stands the Mother of Georgia statue, like a less imposing Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. "Kartlis Deda," as she is known to Georgians, holds a wine cup in her left hand and a sword in her right. She offers a choice to new arrivals. Come as a friend, you are our guest. Come as an enemy, you are not welcome.
2023-05-26 12:23
Iran has a direct route to send Russia weapons -- and Western powers can do little to stop the shipments
The waters of the Caspian Sea appear deceptively calm. But this sea route -- which provides a direct path between Iran and Russia -- is increasingly busy with cargo traffic, including suspected weapons transfers from Tehran to Moscow.
2023-05-26 12:18
China’s Top Rating Firm Downgrades US in Echo of Global Rivalry
While the world’s major credit-rating agencies have held off downgrading the US as Washington barrels toward the fiscal
2023-05-26 10:56
Australia Retail Sales Flat as Higher Rates Drag on Spending
Australian retail sales were flat in April, ending a three-month streak of gains, suggesting consumers are reining in
2023-05-26 10:51
Singapore’s Covid Deaths Surged in April Even as Infections Fall
Deaths from Covid-19 in Singapore surged last month amid the current wave of infections. The city-state reported 54
2023-05-26 10:49
BOJ’s Ueda Says Wages Aren’t the Goal, Keeps Speculators in Dark
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated his desire to hold on to policy flexibility by playing down
2023-05-26 10:22
Oil Holds Decline as Investors Digest Moscow’s Message on OPEC+
Oil was steady after falling more than 3% on Thursday as Russia suggested OPEC+ wasn’t likely to change
2023-05-26 09:59
Tokyo Inflation Slows, Supporting BOJ’s Price View for Now
Inflation in Tokyo slowed in May, an outcome that offers support for the Bank of Japan’s view that
2023-05-26 09:47
China Easing Bets Climb to Highest This Year as Growth Sputters
Traders have ratcheted up bets on Chinese monetary easing to the most since November on signs the economy’s
2023-05-26 08:57
US Commerce Chief Raises Concern on China Moves Against US Firms
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed concern about recent actions Beijing has taken against American companies in a
2023-05-26 08:57
Alibaba Hiring 15,000 People, Pushes Back on Job Cut Reports
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said it plans to hire 15,000 people this year, pushing back on reports that
2023-05-26 08:24
North Korea to Send More IT Workers Abroad to Fund Arms, US Says
North Korea is ramping up efforts to deploy information technology workers overseas as it increasingly relies on cyberattacks
2023-05-26 08:22