Debt-Limit Talks Productive Ahead of Biden Meeting, McCarthy Says
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said debt-limit discussions Monday morning with White House negotiators were productive ahead of a
2023-05-23 02:18
NYC’s Transit Agency Planning to Raise Subway Fares, Tolls
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is planning to boost its fares and tolls in late August as the largest
2023-05-23 02:16
Israel Extends Record-Long Rate Hikes After Politics Hurt Shekel
Israel delivered an unprecedented 10th consecutive interest-rate hike, with a top central banker saying political uncertainty linked to
2023-05-23 00:58
Waste-Treatment Mess Spawns Cholera in South Africa Capital
Dysfunctional waste-water treatment around the South African capital of Pretoria contributed to a deadly cholera outbreak that’s left
2023-05-23 00:51
Four Accused of Violating German Law in Turkish Spyware Deal
A prosecutor in Germany has indicted former executives of surveillance technology company FinFisher GmbH, accusing them of unlawfully
2023-05-22 23:24
Messi, Ronaldo Lead Saudi Arabia's Multibillion-Dollar Makeover
Saudi Arabia’s tab for using icons of western popular culture to enhance its stature and sway on the
2023-05-22 22:55
White House Negotiators at Capitol for Debt-Limit Talks
The White House negotiating team arrived at the US Capitol early Monday as talks on raising the debt
2023-05-22 21:51
Thai Coalition Pact Omits Law on Royals to Build Support
Thailand’s pro-democracy parties signed a pact that outlines their common objectives in forming a government after winning the
2023-05-22 19:29
Greek Assets Surge as Vote Puts Nation on Path to Credit Upgrade
Greek stocks surged and government bonds rallied as strong election support for market-friendly Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis put
2023-05-22 19:25
Italy Avoids Moody’s Downgrade in Boost for Meloni
Italy won’t lose its investment-grade status at Moody’s Investors Service for now after the company chose not to
2023-05-22 17:47
China Blasts US ‘Sincerity’ as Biden Calls for More Talks
China has questioned the “sincerity” of the Biden administration, as it pushes to resume high-level diplomatic talks with
2023-05-22 17:25
Meta Fined Record €1.2 Billion in EU Over US Data Transfers
Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc. was hit by a record €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) European Union privacy fine
2023-05-22 17:24