Indonesian IT minister arrested for alleged corruption in procurement
Indonesian authorities have arrested the information technology minister as part of an investigation into a million-dollar corruption scandal linked to the construction of mobile phone transmission towers in remote regions
2023-05-17 17:48
Tencent’s Revenue Grows Most in Over a Year After China Reopens
Tencent Holdings Ltd. grew revenue at its fastest pace in more than a year, fueling hopes the world’s
2023-05-17 16:57
Stock market today: Japan rises on GDP data; rest of region shaky
Asian shares are trading mixed as Japan’s benchmark jumped on the news of solid economic growth data, while the rest of the region was mired in uncertainty
2023-05-17 15:27
Russia's threat to exit Ukraine grain deal adds risk to global food security
The United Nations is racing to extend a deal that has allowed shipments of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger
2023-05-17 14:59
Black Californians hope state reparations don't become another broken promise
California’s first-in-the-nation Black reparations task force is nearing the end of its historic work with a hefty list of recommendations for lawmakers to consider turning into action
2023-05-17 13:18
Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums
Building new sports facilities is at the heart of a disputed plan to makeover one of Tokyo's most beloved park areas
2023-05-17 13:16
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, receives Ms. Foundation's Woman of Vision Award
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, encouraged women to find inspiration to fight for equity as she accepted the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Award Tuesday night, with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown
2023-05-17 12:45
Abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
A federal appeals court in New Orleans hears arguments Wednesday on whether a drug used in the most common method of abortion was properly approved by a government agency more than two decades ago
2023-05-17 12:24
Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow
Criminal cases brought by U.S. wildlife officials for harming protected bald and golden eagles dropped sharply in recent years, despite growing concern that wind energy and other pressures are jeopardizing golden eagle populations
2023-05-17 12:21
Founder Behind Mega China Bicycle Bust Starts Over in NYC
In February last year, a tiny coffee store with red neon signs opened at Gramercy Park, one of
2023-05-17 12:16
Japan's economy rebounds on healthy consumption as COVID restrictions ease, tourists arrive
Japan’s economy has grown at an annual pace of 1.6% in the quarter through March
2023-05-17 11:51
Australia’s Treasury Wine Sees Long Recovery From China Tariffs
Australia’s wine exports to China could take years to recover fully after any easing of steep tariffs, the
2023-05-17 11:28