A key Russia-friendly bloc may decide to expand. Who stands to benefit?
Members of the BRICS economic group of major emerging economies are meeting this week in South Africa for a summit that could determine the future of the bloc -- and how hard it pushes back against a world order it sees as unfairly dominated by the West.
2023-08-22 09:56
Beset by domestic economic woes, China's Xi visits South Africa in just his second trip abroad this year
Chinese leader Xi Jinping heads to South Africa Monday on a trip intended to bolster Beijing's influence among developing and emerging nations, as ties with the United States remain deeply strained and economic troubles bubble up at home.
2023-08-21 15:57
The dog days of summer are boom times for divorce. Here's why it's tougher in this economy
Divorce: If you think budgeting and saving are hard in this economy, imagine splitting up in it.
2023-08-19 21:16
US, Japan and South Korea condemn 'dangerous and aggressive actions' by China
CAMP DAVID, Maryland The United States prevailed on Japan and South Korea on Friday to use their strongest
2023-08-19 03:50
US, South Korea and Japan to deepen military and economic ties at Camp David summit
By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday welcomed the leaders of
2023-08-19 00:49
As Biden preps for Asian allies summit, Chinese tensions loom large
The Camp David invitation President Joe Biden extended to his Japanese and South Korean counterparts this week -- the first summit held at the legendary presidential retreat since 2015 -- was a significant show of camaraderie for two increasingly essential US allies.
2023-08-18 12:18
Analysis-Fukushima water release poses early test for Japan-South Korea unity
By Tim Kelly, Sakura Murakami and Hyonhee Shin TOKYO/SEOUL U.S. President Joe Biden wants to lock in friendly
2023-08-18 07:18
Ice cream prices double in a month as Argentina battles inflation
By Anna-Catherine Brigida BUENOS AIRES When Ernesto Acuna, a convenience store owner in Buenos Aires, received the new
2023-08-18 04:21
Biden hopes to tighten S. Korean, Japanese bond at Camp David
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Hyonhee Shin and Sakura Murakami WASHINGTON/SEOUL/TOKYO When Yoon Suk Yeol this week commemorated his country's
2023-08-17 13:17
'BRICS bank' issues first South African rand bonds
By Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG The development bank founded by the so-called BRICS countries closed the auction for its
2023-08-16 15:49
Montana agencies issue mountain whitefish consumption advisory near Yellowstone River derailment site
State agencies are warning people not to eat mountain whitefish caught in the Yellowstone River in the area where a train carrying chemicals went off the tracks in June, according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
2023-08-14 03:22
US consumers are feeling gloomier about the economy for the first time this summer
Americans became slightly more gloomy about the economy this month, following two straight months of growing optimism.
2023-08-11 22:28