US Senate backs amendment barring oil sales to China from SPR, voting continues

WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate backed an amendment to an annual defense bill on Thursday that would prohibit exports

2023-07-21 01:45

Africa's richest man launches $20 billion refinery to revive Nigeria's oil industry

Nigeria on Monday commissioned the Dangote oil refinery — considered a 'game-changer' in ending the country's fuel imports.

2023-05-23 05:30

After long wait, Virgin Galactic begins commercial spaceflights

Virgin Galactic is set Thursday to finally begin commercial spaceflights, a major milestone for the company founded in 2004 by...

2023-06-29 09:26

Singapore Suicides Rise to Highest in Over 20 Years: Samaritans

Singapore recorded its highest suicide tally since 2000, indicating a rise in mental distress from factors including social

2023-07-02 16:26

Orsted Quits Norway Offshore Wind as Cost Crisis Deepens

Orsted A/S has withdrawn from a partnership developing offshore wind projects in Norway as the company grapples with

2023-11-14 00:45

UN meet looks to salvage promises on helping world's poorest

World leaders meet Monday at the United Nations in a bid to salvage ambitious promises to lift the planet's poorest, at a time when vulnerable nations...

2023-09-18 00:27

Alibaba CEO and Chairman Zhang to step down to focus on cloud business

By Brenda Goh and Casey Hall SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Alibaba Group on Tuesday said its CEO and chairman Daniel Zhang will

2023-06-20 16:23

Nestle buys Brazil's Kopenhagen for $602.75 million -report

SAO PAULO Nestle has agreed to acquire Brazilian chocolate brand Kopenhagen for about 3 billion reais ($602.75 million),

2023-09-07 01:20

Poland's Tusk visits Brussels, seeking initiative in repairing ties with EU and unlocking funds

Polish politician Donald Tusk is in Brussels seeking to repair his country's ties with the European Union

2023-10-25 19:19

Senators Urge Biden to Appoint Independent Banking Investigator

Two senators on the Banking Committee say they have found flaws in regulators’ oversight reviews before some of

2023-05-18 17:16

US Jobless Claims Tumbled Last Week After Fraud-Inflated Jump

Applications for US unemployment benefits fell by the most since 2021 after fraudulent claims boosted the numbers in

2023-05-18 21:18

Don't Wait: The Best Pre-Prime Day Deals You Can Get Right Now

It’s official: Prime Day 2023 is scheduled for July 11-12, so get those wishlists ready.

2023-06-22 22:57