The IMF agrees to a long-awaited bailout for Pakistan of $3 billion
The International Monetary Fund has agreed to provide $3 billion to Pakistan — a long-awaited relief to bail out the impoverished country’s ailing economy
2023-06-30 14:49
How Mecca is the lynchpin for Saudi Arabia's hospitality and tourism drive
Saudi Arabia is pumping billions of dollars into the holy city of Mecca to meet its ambitious economic targets, with high-end hotels, apartment blocks, retailers and restaurants planned for areas around the Grand Mosque
2023-06-30 14:19
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after China reports weaker manufacturing in June
Shares are mixed in Asia after China reported slower factory activity in June due to weaker consumer spending and export demand
2023-06-30 14:18
Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely watched test of work requirements
Georgia is offering a new bargain to some adults without health insurance beginning Saturday: Go to work or school and the state will cover you
2023-06-30 12:58
EU leaders pause talks as Poland and Hungary's anti-migrant governments block progress
European Union leaders have broken off migration talks after Poland and Hungary blocked progress
2023-06-30 12:55
In workaholic Japan, 'job leaving agents' help people escape the awkwardness of quitting
In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters
2023-06-30 12:25
Survey shows China's manufacturing contracted in June as export orders decreased
A survey shows China’s factory activity contracted for another month in June as export orders decreased
2023-06-30 11:49
China’s Growth Momentum Slows Further Amid Rising Stimulus Calls
China’s economy lost more momentum in June as manufacturing activity contracted again and the services and construction sectors
2023-06-30 09:51
New Mexico regulators fine oil producer $40 million for burning off vast amounts of natural gas
New Mexico oilfield and air quality regulators announced unprecedented fines against a Texas-based oil and natural gas producer on accusations that the company flouted local pollution reporting and control requirements as it burned off vast amounts of natural gas
2023-06-30 07:51
China’s Economic Woes Are Multiplying — and Xi Jinping Has No Easy Fix
It was meant to be the year China’s economy, unshackled from the world’s strictest Covid-19 controls, roared back
2023-06-30 07:24
Deadly germ behind infant formula shortage joins CDC watchlist of bad bugs
Federal health officials will start formally tracking infections caused by the rare but potentially deadly germ that sickened babies and triggered a nationwide shortage of infant formula last year
2023-06-30 05:59
Florida agency appeals ruling blocking anti-drag show law
Florida is appealing a federal judge's decision to block a new state law targeting drag shows
2023-06-30 05:54