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
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
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
Ex-chemical safety agency chief misused $90K on trips, renovations and other expenses, watchdog says
The former head of a federal agency that investigates chemical accidents improperly spent more than $90,000 during her tenure, including unauthorized trips to and from her California home, remodeling her Washington office and outside media training for herself, according to a new report by a federal watchdog
2023-06-30 05:47
With Muslim members away for Eid, Minneapolis City Council kills rent control measure
While three Muslim council members were away to observe the Eid al-Adha holiday, the Minneapolis City Council narrowly voted to kill a measure that would have put a rent control question on the ballot this fall
2023-06-30 04:56